“Write down at the beginning of the quarter what your agenda is. Look at your time at the end of the quarter. If half of your time wasn't being spent on your agenda, then you really aren't using your time well”

Nitin Nohria · The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu · Featuring the HBR IdeaCast: HBS Legend Nitin Nohria on the Biggest Surprises CEOs Face

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Ask CEOs to write down their agenda at the beginning of each quarter and compare it to how they actually spent their time at quarter end

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