preparation really matters for both planned and spontaneous situations. And actually speaking the words to somebody, speaking them out loud or just thinking it through really important. A study that was done by a friend of mine looked at 27 high-performing CEOs. They watched what they did in 15-minute increments and they acquired 60,000 hours of data. One change would save me 70 minutes a day over an hour a day. I'll give you a really simple example. Take your 30-minute meetings, turn them into 20-minute meetings. Take your hour-long meetings, turning them into 40-minute meetings."
How do we deal with professional blind spots? According to David Dodson, MBA ’87, we need the panoramic perspective of those who work around us.
“360 reviews, done properly, are a massive competitive weapon,” says Dodson, also a lecturer in management at Stanford GSB and author of the new book, The Manager’s Handbook. Such comprehensive and constructive feedback, he says, can be transformational for employees and managers alike. “The first time I did a 360 review and got feedback was a massive turning point in my development as a manager,” he says. “Had I not had 360 feedback, I probably would have gone a decade or more with ineffective technique.”
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dodson shares valuable insights and actionable advice for individuals in leadership and management roles, highlighting the importance of effective communication and feedback in achieving success.
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