🌿 The First Five Minutes
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Before asking for progress, ask how they are.
“Is the report ready?” “Did the client reply?” “Can you finish this today?”
Familiar ways to begin a workday. Try making room for a greeting before the first request.
👉 Say good morning before asking for an update.
👉 Ask how their morning is going—and leave time for the answer.
👉 If they mention a difficulty, ask whether there is something practical you can help with.
👉 Respect a brief answer. Nobody owes the office their personal story.
👉 Then discuss the work, with clear priorities and realistic expectations.
Make the welcome as deliberate as the task list.
💬 What does your team’s first conversation of the day usually sound like?
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