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David C Morris's avatar

"Transitions", and it's expanded cousin inside the AL Platform, has forced me to take stock in my life. I used to complain and whine about things at work more often. I'd justify my behavior by telling myself and others my complaints weren't about me, they were about getting things done at work. I was lying. Creating a separation between events allows me to focus on what I need to get out of the next meeting. Leaving what has already occurred in the past allows me to give my full attention on the present situation and significantly reduces the temptation to gossip (i.e., you won't believe who I just got off the phone with and what they said). Another benefit seems to be that my communication has improved. I'm using less words, stories, and analogies. In the past, I'd often be told to 'land the plane.' I haven't heard that one in a while. However, I recently received feedback that I 'oversell' a decision or idea. I think these two things are related so I've got that to work on next. Thanks for today's post.

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Dr. Jim Salvucci's avatar

So important! The problem may be even worse with the rise of video meetings, which often pile up on calendar apps with little time for a break (although some apps do allow you to build in buffers). When I have back-to-back meetings, I sometimes forget what I said to whom. it's embarrassing!

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