Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Focused Action

“I’m busier than ever with plenty of new opportunities but I’m not getting better results.” This is one of the most common statements we hear from new coaching clients. Whether you are a small business of one or a member of a large team, getting results comes down to individual performance and action.  There is never a lack of something to do but knowing the best thing to be done right now and doing it is the key. Nothing is easier than being busy and nothing is more difficult than being effective.  
 
Gordon Bethune, retired Chairman/CEO of Continental Airline is quoted as saying, “To succeed in the watch business, learn how the expletive watch works!” His point was to get people to think about not just what they were doing but why they were doing it, particularly the impact their action was having on the business results. Having a clear and accurate understanding of your business is necessary to be able to apply any time management system effectively. With that frame work established, we then encourage using the four quadrant segmentation of activities by Urgent & Important as outlined by Stephen R. Covey in First Things First. Quadrant two, Important/Not Urgent is the preferred place to put most your time. With dedicated practice, coaching, and support many people are able to develop focused action and new levels of successful results.  
 
As always we welcome your comments and questions.