How to Take Notes Effectively

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The author of a book on how to get the most out of your meetings. She says there are two phases: fake it till you make it face and capturing key points. The first phase is taking notes, but don't slow down the meeting by staring at your computer or not listening intently. Second stage is writing things down so that people can understand what's being said next time.

Anh Dao Pham shares pro tips on developing the most underrated skill that makes a world of difference: note-taking.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why note-taking is a powerful differentiator

2) The four-hour investment that ends up saving hundreds of hours

3) How to synthesize your notes for maximum impact

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— ABOUT ANH —

Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product & Program Management at Edmunds.com, has successfully led technical projects for two decades at start-ups and major corporations. In her book Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams, Anh vividly brings compassionate, positive, nimble leadership to life, demonstrating with actionable guidance, the power of caring and connection to inspire outstanding results.

Anh lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California.

• Book: Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams

• Website: GlueLeaders.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee

• Book: On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft) by Stephen King

• Book: On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser

• TED Talk: Derek Sivers: How to start a movement

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