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How being kind improves productivity
From the course: Time Management Tips: Communication
How being kind improves productivity
- Few people would degree with the idea that being kind is a good thing to do. But what if I told you it's also a productive thing to do? The words that you use and the tone of voice that you use when you say those words can have a direct influence on your time management. First, let's consider the alternative. We've all seen something like this, or perhaps experienced it firsthand. You're dining at a restaurant, another diner is extremely rude and condescending to the person serving them. As a result, the server decides to take a little extra time because they were offended. Perhaps they get something incorrect in the order. As a result, the rude person gets their food slower, and perhaps it's incorrect. Now, one might argue the server should be a professional and do their best in spite of their customer's behavior. To a degree, this is true. However, even if they did their best, their performance time and ability are…
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Give people your attention2m 37s
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Responding to quick questions3m 20s
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What to say instead of ASAP1m 46s
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Make time to build relationships3m 10s
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Staying engaged in conference calls2m 38s
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Meetings and conversations that run long2m 46s
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How being kind improves productivity2m 49s
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Set voicemail expectations1m 43s
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Leaving an effective voicemail message3m 1s
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What to do when someone is multitasking on you3m 4s
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What to do about unsolicited phone calls3m 11s
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Using text messaging productively3m 48s
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Stop message interruptions2m 24s
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Make phone calls more productive2m 16s
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What to do with business cards3m 31s
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