http://www.researchgoddess.com/2010/01/my-pledge-to-communicate-with-you/ Remember where you came from... and always reach back. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:12:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.researchgoddess.com/2010/01/my-pledge-to-communicate-with-you/comment-page-1/#comment-869 Steven Rothberg CollegeRecruiter.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:27:30 +0000 http://researchgoddess.wordpress.com/?p=1370#comment-869 Congratulations for taking control of the many inboxes in your work life. One of the biggest ways that I was able to do so with mine (mostly) is by insisting that people who want to meet with me in-person, by phone, or even email must have an agenda that they can articulate and be specific enough with that agenda that I can say "yes" or "no" without any actual discussion. It is amazing how many people want to spend your time (and mine) developing their thoughts. That shows a lack of respect for my time but that's okay but I reciprocate by showing a lack of respect for their non-existent proposals. Congratulations for taking control of the many inboxes in your work life. One of the biggest ways that I was able to do so with mine (mostly) is by insisting that people who want to meet with me in-person, by phone, or even email must have an agenda that they can articulate and be specific enough with that agenda that I can say “yes” or “no” without any actual discussion. It is amazing how many people want to spend your time (and mine) developing their thoughts. That shows a lack of respect for my time but that’s okay but I reciprocate by showing a lack of respect for their non-existent proposals.

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