Power Acronym 54: B.L.U.F.

give me the baby

“Give me the baby”!

One of my first managers said as I fumbled through my explanation of a deal.

I stopped, wondering what to say next.

“Spare me the labor pains. I don't need the story and small detail. Just give me the baby. Now, what's the problem?”

I got to the point and he helped me close the deal.

Power Acronym 54: B.L.U.F.

Bottom Line Up Front.

This heard this Power Acronym from coach John Grubbs.

Putting the bottom line up front saves everyone time.

Context is important, sure.

But at some point the story becomes a drama which can develop into a significant amount of reasons why something is.

The lies we tell ourselves so that we stay safe. But that also keeps us small and distant from realizing our potential.

Now's the time to stop bluffing.

Tell the truth.

Tell me the story when we have time.

But right now, give me the B.L.U.F.

Bottom Line Up Front.

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