10 traits I see in great planners

1. Practice delayed gratification
2. Make proper use of a diary / electronic calendar
3. Value their time
4. Very good at saying no
5. Write things down and refer to them later
6. Use their downtime wisely
7. Realistic about how long tasks take to complete
8. Use the 4 D’s all the time
9. Understand their own bio rhythms
10. Have developed a system that works well for them

Posted in Leadership; Tagged Leadership; Posted 5 May 2010 by Steve Herzberg