Think about the best work week you have ever had. Maybe you just started daydreaming about that award trip to the Bahamas, or the leadership conference (golfing vacation) in Palm Springs….but for the purpose of this exercise, let’s consider something else.
Think about a week that you really brought your “A” game to the office.
You were on time, fully present and prepared for all your meetings. You closed the deals you were working on. You executed with excellence. Not only this, but you had time to think, to plan, to exercise, and you were home in time for dinner! Did I mention email? Yes, you were even caught up on all email correspondence. Not just your work email, but your Linkedin, Facebook, and personal email accounts.
After an hour and a half, he left, and one of my sons came by. He is 17, and is finishing up his senior year with some classes at our local community college. The purpose of our one on one time was to connect and take a look at his plan for the next quarter. It was an opportunity for me to listen to him and to connect at a deeper level. I was able to pour into him.
