Vol 5 #8 – Respect Schedules

Better Than Good and Improving™

Hello friends.  Welcome to this installment of Better Than Good and Improving™.

If we don’t respect schedules, what do we respect?

Respecting schedules is not limited to meetings. We must consider everyone’s schedule, including our own, in the way we communicate and in the expectations we create.

TSOT 008: Respect for Schedules Part 2

Respecting schedules is not limited to meetings.

We must consider everyone’s schedule, including our own, in the way we communicate and in the expectations we create.

Continuing on yesterday’s question about respecting other people’s schedules:

Not only do I respect schedules when sending meeting invites, I also try to respect them when requesting action from others.

I live and work in North Carolina, USA, and routinely collaborate with people all over the world, especially in India. The point being, we are often working across multiple time zones.

My standard email signature includes my name, title, etc., followed by this “magic paragraph”:

“Please note that the timing of my email does not reflect any expectation for an immediate response. I acknowledge that our work schedules may vary, and I appreciate your timely reply whenever it fits within your workday.”

A simple sentence can show a great deal of respect.

Are you actively showing respect in all these ways?

Respect → Gratitude → Leadership

 …and the circle continues.

#gratitude #thankfulness #leadership #TheSpiritOfThanks

Originally published on LinkedIn as part of The Spirit of Thanks series.

Thanks for stopping by on your way to Better Than Good and Improving™.

Yours Aye,

Dr. Edward M. Dunlap, Jr AKA Doctor D

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