If you need immediate impact, focus on these high-leverage activities:
Day 1-2: Email Transformation
- Audit your last 20 sent emails
- Implement the BRIEF method immediately
- Practice the "Executive Summary" email format
- Start using subject lines that drive action
Day 3-4: Meeting Presence
- Prepare strategic questions for your next 3 meetings
- Practice the "Recommendation + Rationale" communication pattern
- Start documenting and sharing key insights from meetings
- Position yourself as a solution-bringer, not problem-reporter
Day 5-7: Visibility Building
- Identify 3 senior stakeholders to build relationships with
- Share one strategic insight or industry trend weekly
- Volunteer for high-visibility projects or presentations
- Start building your internal thought leadership