Right On Time

Your Clear Next Step

Now, in our modern, digital age, some have even begun to wear their tardiness like a badge of honor (we noticed this meme floating around social media recently) while we know there are still others who believe in being on time.   We offer two different perspectives on how others view their time: 1.Some people, on their way to appointments and meetings, or in response to deadlines, anticipate negative consequences of tardiness, think through possible risks, and plan their time appropriately.   I’ll leave in enough time to get there early, even if I have to stop and change a flat tire   2.While others, on their own journey to those same appointments and deadlines, focus on maximizing every minute they have, focusing less on the future and more on the now.   Before I leave, I Think I have just enough time to accomplish that one more thing and still be able to walk into the next meeting right on time     It is important to remember that no matter your perspective, where you are coming from, or where you are going, others see things different.   Next week we want to want to dive in deeper with some tips for avoiding some of the frustration that often goes along with tardiness. But for now, we wanted to leave you with a few tips.   Regardless of your own upbringing, or your own bias around punctuality or timeliness, here are a few things we can all commit to 1. Avoid engaging in habits that disrupt the work of others 2. Commit to creating a positive environment, even if your own instinctive response is negative 3. Speak up in a safe and productive way, that saves the person and corrects the behavior 4. End on time, even if you didn’t start on time 5. Offer to help, rather than judge.