8

_____________

Creating a Plan: Leaders Know It’s the Way to Get Farther, Faster

_____________

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”

—THOMAS JEFFERSON, 3RD U.S. PRESIDENT

CREATING A PLAN HELPS ensure that you set things in motion. By writing out a plan of action, you are able to see what it is you would like to accomplish—and how to get there. Think of it as writing out a grocery list. Without a list, you remember some items you need while you’re at the store but often find you’ve forgotten a handful once you’re home. However, by taking a few minutes to sit down and write out what groceries you need, you’ll be sure to get everything on your list. Your coaching plan will function the same way. ...

Get Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.