It doesn’t take much salt to improve a dish and it doesn’t take much preparation to dramatically improve performance. Take a little time to set things up so that when it’s time to work you can wade right in and work.

Make sure you have the files and information you need. Lay out your tools so you’re ready. For things you do over and over, make a preparation checklist.

This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time.