The Power of ONE – Issue #43 ONE QUOTE “You will develop your abilities faster by learning to make and keep promises or commitments.” — Stephen R. Covey ONE QUESTION What one thing quietly separates a good professional from a great one? ONE ANSWER In my opinion, it is that quiet habit: follow-through. Doing what you say you will do. Not after two months or 20 emails; when you say you will do it, just do it. Think about the people you most enjoy doing business with. The ones you recommend, call first, or trust with something important. Chances are, you can count on them. When they say they will call, they call. When they promise an answer, they come back with one. When something changes, you hear it from them before you have to ask. That is the Power of ONE at work. One person keeping one commitment can help someone else keep theirs. Follow-through also requires honest judgment about what you can deliver. Before you agree, consider the time and work involved. Give the other pe...