Starting Your Business Day - Business Etiquette

The video provides tips for starting your day effectively to advance in an organization. It emphasizes the importance of morning pleasantries, punctuality, staying informed on current events, contributing to team tasks, and managing emails efficiently. The video also recommends using checklists to organize tasks and suggests reading 'The Checklist Manifesto' for further insights.

Why is it important to be punctual at work?

• It gives you more time for personal tasks.

• It allows you to avoid morning traffic.

• It helps in setting a standard for others.

• It shows you are eager to leave early.

What should you avoid discussing to prevent alienating colleagues?

• Current events

• Personal hobbies

• Politically charged topics

• Weekend plans

How can simple tasks like making coffee impact your workplace relationships?

• They are generally unnoticed by others.

• They can endear you to colleagues.

• They are a waste of time.

• They can make you seem unprofessional.

Why should emails be addressed early in the day?

• To ensure they are sent at night.

• To establish a priority list for the day.

• To avoid them altogether.

• To delay responses until the next day.

What book is recommended for better task management?

• How to Win Friends and Influence People

• The Art of War

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

• The Checklist Manifesto