Afternoon Quote by Harvey Mackay
“Don't equate activity with efficiency. You are paying your key people to see the big picture. Don't let them get bogged down in a lot of meaningless meetings and paper shuffling. Announce a Friday afternoon off once in a while. Cancel a Monday morning meeting or two. Tell the cast of characters you'd like them to spend the amount of time normally spent preparing for attending the meeting at their desks, simply thinking about an original idea.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Secrets of Effective Leadership, 2015
Efficiency stems from focused effort, not busywork; protect creative time by cutting unnecessary meetings.
In simple terms: Busywork hurts efficiency; protect creative time.
Key Takeaway
Schedule regular uninterrupted thinking periods.
Themes
productivity
efficiency
creativity
Mood
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
leadership
productivity
When to use this quote
- project planning
- team management
- innovation sessions
Key Concepts
time management
meeting culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Which meetings truly add value?
- How can you measure meeting effectiveness?
A Different Perspective
Some meetings are essential for coordination.
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