December 3, 2007PowerPhrase of the Week: Five minutes of your undivided attention now could save us hours later.

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If you need to tell your boss he or she isn’t listening, here’s a great way to say it:

• I know you have a lot on your plate and it’s difficult to give my issues full attention. However, I think with five minutes of your undivided attention now, we could create action steps that will save us hours later.

It acknowledges their situation and lets your need be known in a way that supports their interests.

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