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Jan 2023
14m 31s

Habit 3: Put First Things First®

FRANKLINCOVEY
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Most leaders have experienced this common barrier to execution: Everything coming at you is either urgent or high priority. If you’re constantly overwhelmed by everything in the whirlwind, how can you step out of 'urgency culture' and give attention to what moves you toward your goals? Join FranklinCovey national practice leader Scott Thele as he talks with Australia national practice leader Anne-Louise McLean and US national practice leader Harvey Young about the urgency trap and how to create space for the things that really matter.

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