Clients not responding? Here's your fix 👇 Meet “Approve-by-Silence." The system that keeps your projects moving — even when your clients don’t. I work with founders who are brilliant … but buried. They want progress, but approvals get lost between meetings, Slack pings, and 100 open tabs. I used to lose weeks waiting for “quick thoughts.” Now I use a workflow inside Slack that keeps momentum even when they disappear. It’s called "Approve-by-Silence". Here’s how it works: → I post a short message in Slack titled Decision Digest → 6 quick questions, each with clear defaults → They reply with something like 1A, 3B, 5C → If they don’t reply by Thursday 3 PM PT? → The DEFAULTS LOCK and I move forward. Example from last week’s slack message: #3 - Delivery improvement to systemize next: A) Client onboarding (default) B) Weekly reporting C) Testimonial capture D) Renewal / upsell process He never replied — so the default locked. By Monday, I had: → Built his new onboarding form and automation flow → Created a follow-up email sequence for new clients → Recorded a Loom showing how to use it When he finally came up for air, he sent a short message: “This is amazing. Thank you for just moving it forward — this system actually works for both of us.” That’s when I knew I was on to something. "Approve-by-Silence" doesn’t just protect my time. It protects his energy too. No guilt. No chasing. Just progress. Most “unresponsive” clients aren’t ignoring you — they’re drowning. Your job is to build a raft, not throw another rope. Key takeaway: If communication is the bottleneck, systemize the communication. ✅ Approve-by-Silence ✅ Decision Digests in Slack ✅ Defaults that protect progress Install this today! - Coach Johnny PS: If you’ve ever waited two weeks for a “quick review,” try this system. You’ll never go back. PPS: My Five-Page System Setup Doc I use for this is yours free. 1. Connect with me 2. Comment "SILENCE" below I'll send it straight to your DM. ♻️ Please SHARE it for others to use and SAVE this for later.

The meeting invite said "synergize cross-functional deliverables." I spent 20 minutes nodding along. Still don't know what we're building. Sound familiar? Last week, I sat through a 45-minute meeting where someone talked about "ideating scalable paradigms" and "leveraging core competencies." Translation: Let's brainstorm how to do our jobs better. The cost of corporate jargon isn't just confused looks. It's real: •Projects going off track because no one understood the requirements •Time wasted in follow-up meetings to clarify the first meeting •Team members afraid to ask "what does that mean?" for fear of looking unprofessional •Decisions delayed because everyone walked away with different interpretations Why do we do this to ourselves? Sometimes we think complex words make us sound smarter. They don't. Here's what actually works: 🎯 Use everyday words: "Let's improve our process" beats "optimize operational efficiency" 🎯 Give real examples: "We need to cut email response time to 1 hour" is clearer than "enhance customer engagement" 🎯 Ask direct questions: "What's our first step?" beats sitting confused Quick story: Last month, a new team member stopped a jargon-filled discussion cold. "Could you explain that like I'm five?" she asked. The room laughed. Then we had our most productive meeting ever. Your turn: What's the most confusing corporate buzzword you've heard? Better yet, how do you cut through the jargon to get things done? #CorporateCommunication #WorkplaceCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment

What if needing to send internal emails or slack messages was actually a sign you're doing something wrong? While most teams treat communication overload as just part of business, we see it as a process design failure. TL;DR: High internal message volume is a red flag for process efficiency. If your team is constantly pinging each other for updates or next steps, it probably means your processes are not clear. Your inbox is full of questions people shouldn't need to ask. When information is scattered and no one knows who does what, people bug each other for basic stuff. This wastes time and slows everything down. Every extra message means something's missing: who's responsible for what, where to find info, or how things actually work. Teams end up spending more time talking about work than doing it. Email or slack messages chaos shows you what's broken. It points to processes that need better documentation, clearer ownership, or automation. If your team is drowning in internal communication, use it to figure out what needs fixing. Each communication thread that happens over and over probably represents something you could build a system for. Interested about streamlining your internal ops? DM me.

The best “manager" on my teams wasn't me. It was a one-page doc. We called it our Team Agreement. Simple idea: write down how we work together. We created it as a group. Anyone could propose changes at any time. If we agreed, we updated the doc and kept going. What we wrote down: - how we talk on Slack (dm or channels, on channel or start a thread, response time, etc) - when to call vs. when to write - weekend / after-hours rules - how we give feedback - small technical choices that stop repeat debates The value wasn't “rules". It was clarity. When conflicts showed up, we didn't need a “parent" to step in. We looked at the agreement, the thing we all said “yes" to, and fixed it like adults. Teams with this doc moved faster and spent more time shipping, less time arguing. I've led teams with and without it. With it: fewer escalations, more focus, better outcomes. Without it: the same fights, again and again. If you could add one single line to your team agreement today, what would it be? And why?

Have you ever wondered why your to-do list keeps growing even after you’ve worked all day? I’ve met founders who work harder than ever... but their output stays the same. Not because they’re lazy. But because they’re doing tasks they shouldn’t be doing. Let’s talk about 3 executive tasks I handle that free up 10+ hours weekly for my clients. 1️⃣ Inbox & Calendar Management Most founders spend hours replying to emails and fixing meetings. I filter, prioritize, and organize their inbox so only the important things get to them. It’s not about checking emails... it’s about creating flow. 2️⃣ System Building & Process Documentation Every repetitive task you handle manually costs you time. I build ClickUp or Notion systems that automate and track everything. So instead of chasing updates, my clients track progress with a glance. 3️⃣ Team Coordination & Follow-ups You’d be surprised how many projects slow down because no one followed up. I make sure deliverables move from “in progress” to “done.” That’s where execution meets accountability. The result? Less chaos. More clarity. More time for strategy, creativity, and rest. So, if you’re spending your time managing your day instead of leading your vision, It might be time to get someone who can help you scale smarter. ♻️ Repost if you believe founders need to learn the power of delegation.

I used to think my inbox didn’t really matter - as long as I was keeping up with my prospects, I was doing fine. But I realized that even if I wasn’t missing follow-ups, I was still paying the price for disorganization. Every time I opened my inbox and saw chaos, I felt a small drop in focus. My attention was scattered before I even started the day. So, I made a small change: every morning, I spend a few minutes clearing, tagging, and organizing my emails. Nothing fancy. Just a simple structure that makes sense to me. It’s not about having zero emails - it’s about having zero confusion. Since doing that, my head feels lighter. I can focus better on what actually matters: having quality meetings and showing up fully for every conversation. Funny enough, this one small habit improved not just my inbox - but my mindset too. Because when your space is clear, your focus follows.

One thing I’ve learned is that if a problem keeps showing up, it’s a sign that it needs a system, not just another quick fix. For me, it was managing overlapping tasks, deadlines, and client requests. At first, I’d react in the moment juggling emails, notes, and reminders but I kept running into the same roadblocks... missed details, last-minute rushes, and unnecessary stress. So, I built a simple 3-step framework that I now use weekly 1️⃣ Capture – Write down every task, idea, or request immediately (Google Calendar + Notion are my go-to). 2️⃣ Categorize – Sort them into personal, client-related, or growth-focused. 3️⃣ Commit – Assign time blocks and deadlines so nothing lingers in “someday mode.” This framework turned recurring chaos into a predictable flow. It’s not perfect, but it keeps me ahead instead of catching up. If you’re tired of solving the same problem over and over, maybe what you need isn’t a faster fix, it’s a framework. What’s one repeat problem you’ve built a personal system for? *************** I’m Precious Babalola, a Virtual Assistant (Executive and Administrative Support). I help founders, CEOs, and teams stay productive, organised, and focused on growth while I handle the moving parts. If you’re building something and need support, let’s connect.

💡 Steve Jobs’ Secret to Focus: The 80/20 Signal-to-Noise Ratio Steve Jobs didn’t obsess over next week, next month, or next year. His focus was razor-sharp: what are the 3–5 critical things I must get done in the next 18 hours? Everything else—emails, meetings, minor tasks—is noise. Signal = the vital few tasks that move the needle today Noise = everything else that distracts you Jobs’ ratio? 80% signal, 20% noise. Real-life example: Yesterday, I blocked my calendar and focused on: 1️⃣ Finalizing a client design deck 2️⃣ Resolving a performance bug on our website 3️⃣ Preparing a presentation for tomorrow’s team review No checking Slack every 5 minutes. No getting sidetracked by unrelated tasks. The result? By end of day, all three critical tasks were done—and I left work feeling accomplished, not scattered. Lesson: Focus ruthlessly on what truly matters today, and watch how much you can achieve. The rest? Noise.

Communication overload is costing your business £9,000 per employee every year. (That’s not a guess. That’s what the research says.) Imagine you’re building a house. But every worker is getting different instructions... from six different apps. Every five minutes. That’s what most scaling teams look like. Tool overload. Meeting fatigue. And decision-making slowed to a crawl. We call it a “communication” problem. But it’s not. It’s a communication design problem. Here is a diagnostic check: - Are team members duplicating work across channels? - Do meetings create more confusion than clarity? - Is deep work constantly interrupted by shallow pings? If yes... the issue isn’t the people. It’s the system. Here’s what I install with exec teams: 1. Cut the Noise Audit tools. Kill redundancy. Assign each a clear job. 2. Create Norms Define what’s urgent, what’s async, and what’s worthy of a meeting. 3. Drive Outcomes Swap status updates for weekly traction check-ins. High-performance teams aren’t in constant conversation. They engineer signal and eliminate noise. One exec team saved over 10 hours a week and unlocked 2+ days/month of strategic time... just by installing this. Want to turn your expertise into a system that wins attention on stage and in client rooms? Join my free Brand→Stage™ Workshop on Wednesday (Oct 29). We’ll walk through how to: ✔ Build a signature talk from your frameworks ✔ Craft a brand that sells without spamming ✔ Land 2–4 high-converting stages/month 🧠 Link in the comments.