If You’re on Time, You’re Late!

Who do you know who likes to be kept waiting?

Organized people make a point of getting to places early. Disorganized people are notorious for showing up to meetings late.

Savvy professionals know that it is always better to arrive at meetings early than to be labeled as the one who keeps others waiting. People who show up a few minutes early for a meeting look prepared. When you’re early, you also project the high value that you place on others’ time. Individuals who make a point of getting to meetings just a few minutes early also know that the first person there subconsciously has the upper hand. Think about it. The individual who shows up last for meetings frequently feels vulnerable for sliding into home base ...

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