“You’ve gotta keep control of your time, and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life.” — Warren Buffett
The world’s richest introvert, Buffett hits the nail on the head.
In the face of seemingly endless meetings, calls, and emails, a leader must carve out room to think.
Deep thinking is an introvert superpower, and it’s vital that we manage our energy to ensure quality thinking time.
Many leaders get to the office hours before the work day officially begins in order to do just that. Others block off sacrosanct time during the day. You may decide to turn off your phone, leave the office and take a walk.
How do you “set your agenda in life”? At work? Where do you need to learn to say no?