I was able to meet with one of my younger direct reports today on recalibration.  She is doing a lot for me and sometimes feels overwhelmed and comes to me for help on what is a priority.  Typically after she speaks through her list of open issues she knows herself about what is the #1, #2, #3....priority - just needing time to step back and think through it.

I reviewed the calibration core practice sheet with her today and at first she didn't get closing eyes, breathing and clearing your mind.  I explained to her when I do it and why and how it helps and made her feel more comfortable about giving it a try.

She is doing better and better each day and I feel this exercise will help her be more productive and focused.  I will check in with her early next week to see how it is helping her.

The best thing for me in preparing for the meeting was that it made me reflect on when I use it before calls, big meetings or even just for a few seconds when I am in a difficult situation just to keep from defending myself or my team and saying the wrong thing, which helped me realize that I use it more than I thought.

Have a great week!

Jim Wilhelm
Director of Sales
Phone: (859) 538-8113
Cell: (513) 702-6554
Email: jwilhelm@galerieusa.com<mailto:jwilhelm@galerieusa.com>
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