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Leadership is the art of getting
someone else to do something
you want done because he wants
to do it. – Dwight Eisenhower

Time Is Limited – or Is It?

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Is time working against you? Or are you at the mercy of time? Maybe time is something that you continually fight against. We can’t change the number of hours we have each day, but maybe we can create time by utilizing time the way we choose. Doing this, can appear that we are shifting it to work for, instead of against us, thereby creating enough time to do all we choose in life. Here is a passage I found on timethoughts.com that I love!

“Smart time managers know that there is much more to do than anyone could possibly accomplish. So instead of trying to do it all, smart time managers are very picky about how they spend their time. They choose to focus and spend their time doing a few vital projects that will really make a difference, rather than spending all their time doing many trivial things that don’t really matter all that much. If you become a good time manager, you’ll not only get a lot more done in less time, but you’ll feel more relaxed, focused and in control of your life.”

We can’t change the number of days we have, but as leaders, we know that making empowering choices about how to use time is one of the key ingredients to success. Since time is such an important focus for us all, using your time the way you choose, and being clear about it, will keep your leadership reputation intact.

So if you want to be a successful leader, understand the value of your time and the link between your goals and strategies. Know where you’re going, what you want and the map to get you there. Remember, your goals are the desired end result you wish to accomplish, and the strategies you use can help you focus and fuel the goal forward.