Follow up
Do the things you commit to doing.
Let’s say there are two kinds of commitments. Process and outcomes. Same as objectives.
Process commitments are the ones where you…
Follow up.
When someone hasn’t done what they’re supposed to do, follow up.
When someone asks for something at the end of the meeting, follow up.
When you think of someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, follow up.
When you want to know if anything’s changed, follow up.
When you’re interested in how things are going, follow up.
When it’s been a while and you’re wondering if there’s an issue, follow up.
When it’s been a while and you’re wondering if you can help, follow up.
When something’s left dangling and you’re not sure what to do, follow up.
When it’s a Monday, a Tuesday, a Wednesday, a Thursday, a Friday, follow up.
When it’s a Saturday, a Sunday, follow up.
Anytime at all, for any reason at all, with good will in your heart, follow up.
Skippy strategy: Be the one who always follows up.
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