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🎯 Why Guess When You Can Ask? Ever sent a follow-up email and heard nothing back? Left a voicemail (or two) and felt like you were speaking into the void? In this week’s video, I’m sharing a game-changing phrase you can use at the end of every meeting. It’s simple, effective, and ensures you’ll never feel like you’re chasing people down again. 💡 Stop guessing and start getting clear answers! Check it out and say goodbye to follow-up frustration.

Jake did. He’d gotten into the habit of saying, “Just a 5-minute call,” only to look up an hour later, still nodding politely while internally planning his grocery list. After one too many marathon calls, Jake wondered why he kept falling into this trap. Was it politeness? Or was it fear of cutting people off? We’ve all been there—letting conversations stretch because we don’t want to seem rude. But here’s the thing: time is the one resource you don’t get back. So why do we keep giving it away so easily? Maybe it’s time to rethink those “quick” chats. Stand out by: → Setting time limits before calls start → Politely but firmly steering conversations → Valuing your time like the precious resource it is Is it really the call that takes too long, or our reluctance to set boundaries?

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Here’s a quick idea about why complaining is seductive. Just because someone doesn’t like where they are doesn’t mean they’ll actually do something about it. If you don’t like where you are, the first thing to do is to have an honest conversation with yourself and acknowledge that something needs to be done about it. Then decide to do what’s required. Otherwise, it’s just complaining. You might be uncomfortable where you are but how uncomfortable will you be if by the end of next year, you’re still stuck there? Sign up to get my 3 Quick Ideas straight to your inbox. https://lnkd.in/gjTwxG-P

PRAISE – IT COSTS NOTHING BUT IS SO VALUABLE! (32)   I received an email this morning. It may not seem of much, but it made me quite happy because it underlines that tangible change will continue to happen in the future at the customer:    ‘The session you facilitated and the tool you introduced has inspired me to use in other projects I work on as well. So thank you for that!’   A tip: Create a folder named ‘Praise’. This is where you can store written feedback from customers/stakeholders. It is always nice to look in your ‘Praise folder’ – especially on a rainy day (like today) – and read up on the ‘Praise gems’. And remember to give praise to others – it costs nothing but is so valuable! ____  Welcome! You have just seen a post from an ‘action packed day’, in my life as a consultant. I use an 'action camera' to document my whereabouts.  Important note: Poor sense of humor and irony can possibly occur.

💡 Pro tip: Follow up with people You have that email that is going to go into the abyss you already know it so put a placeholder on your calendar to Follow Up! Don't worry about being a pest People are busy And inboxes are full of comms that no one reads Yours got lost in the shuffle They aren't ignoring you So follow up with a little personal touch to show >>>you recognize how busy they are >>>your appreciation for the time it will take to review your note >>>you're on top of things ********** >>>Resurfacing this back up to the top of your inbox >>>I know you're slammed; I really appreciate you seeing this >>>Let me know if it's best to adjust timing on this Add a little "Thanks I owe you one!" Send it off to the e-mail gods and may the odds be ever in your favor

Staying focused and attentive can be challenging, especially in today's fast-paced world.  Incorporating these unique meditations into your daily routine can help you stay more attentive and productive. What unconventional methods do you use to stay focused?  Share your tips below #Focus #Productivity #Mindfulness #UnconventionalMditations #WorkLifeBalance

As a language teacher, I often meet newcomers adapting to life in Canada who think that "mindfulness" involves a rigid set of practices that "don't work" for them. Thanks to @JadeBonacolta for sharing some creative options in this carousel that can open windows to calm and flourishing minds. (And thanks to Daphne Gray-Grant for sharing this original post, four days ago.) #mindfulness, #calm, #resilience, #mentalhealth, #esl, #tefl, #tesl, #newcomer, #newcomermentalhealth

You open your laptop after a relaxing weekend, and this is what greets you in your inbox. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁? 📩 → The 1st email expressing urgency? → The 2nd email packed with emotions? → The 3rd email that feels personal? But wait—there’s more! That tiny preview text? Yeah, that’s the secret sauce that hooks you in. Personally, I’m a sucker for an email that messes with my mind and my feelings. Reverse psychology, anyone? 🙋 But let’s be real … if you’re like me, it’s those sneaky flight reminder emails that get you every time. ✈️ One quick search, and suddenly—BAM—your inbox is flooded with “Your flight to...” emails! Next thing you know, you’re halfway through packing your bags. Anyone else falling for this too? 🗯 #emailmarketing #subjectlines #openrate

A tip to make your brimming inbox more bearable 💡 You probably get dozens of emails a day from clients? all asking you to do different things for them? And when that piles up it can become a mission what to prioritise 🤯 To the point where you just don't know where to start right? 🙈 My suggestion... use a shared space, like ClickUp, to keep everyone on track 🫶🏻 Your clients can have their own space that no on else see They can dump their thoughts there out on 'paper' to their hearts content and then prioritise the urgency of the task so you’ve got some direction 🙌🏼 And if you want to get really snazzy when they add a priority it sets a due date THEN assigns you to the task AND sends you a nudge if you haven't wrapped it up by the due date... neat hey?! So now your inbox isn't brimming And you're no longer losing your mind over your todo list! What do you do to make your life easier?