Sentences with phrase «let's be clear»

Even though the planners had, in effect, spent more time thinking about their task, with no progress made on the task itself, as Baumeister and Tierney explain, «their minds had apparently been cleared by the act of writing down a plan.»

«I'm a real believer in being clear on who your monster is, who the enemy is, really helps with briefs and communication,» said Nowlan, who joined Tim Hortons about a year ago after six years at Molson Coors Canada and before that Kraft Foods Group.

It's clear, now, that NSAA is serious about taking action.

As the North American oil transportation system continues to evolve, with new pipelines, reversals of existing lines and a growing role for oil - by - rail, what is clear is that the North American oil market will eventually settle into a new era of pricing relationships which will be very different than those which prevailed prior to 2008.

You should also be clear about the factors offering a competitive edge.

It's just one of the locations where Goldman is expanding its presence, but the opportunity in the US's Southeast is clear: The region clocks in at a gross domestic product of $ 4.1 trillion, the largest of any of the eight US regions, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

We can complain about the opacity and arbitrariness of China's governance, she points out, but our own rules with respect to foreign direct investment are no clearer.

All companies, and especially small firms, must be clear about more than just their budget before they can start designing their offices, says Richard Shugar, the principal and owner of 2fORM, an architecture firm based in Oregon.

Once schedules are clear, set policies on how employees should track their time, including who they should report their hours to and how often they need to do so.

It's clear Apple combines its own technology with lessons from what others had done to make superior products.

Do your homework, be clear, and succinct in your message in order to honor the time of the executive.

Be clear, concise and direct with the message you wish to convey, leaving the reader in no doubt whatsoever about what it is you are trying to say.

McConnell's message through two hours of testimony is clear: The Obama administration is singularly responsible for snuffing out the region's livelihood.

«The benefits of NFLX - produced original content including attractive economics and greater control are clear and we believe returns on original spend are high,» J.P. Morgan Securities (jpm) analyst Doug Anmuth said in a research note.

It was clear his decision was something other than voluntary.

Re / code reports that «one user in Michigan posted that he / she was bringing a gun to school, resulting in a police and FBI investigation,» but that the threat eventually was cleared.

While I was cleared of all charges four years later, I wound up filing for bankruptcy protection and lost a personal fortune in business equity to the tune of about $ 3 billion.

There is clear evidence of programs and interventions that work.

Setting that expectation, with yourself and with your team, ensures everyone is clear on what is a priority, and helps to track progress and maintain accountability.

The technology has a trust issue to overcome, which means manufacturers must be clear about how user data is gathered, stored and used.

Last year, Alexa was the clear winner of CES, with companies like Ford, Huawei, and LG agreeing to integrate their products with Amazon's virtual assistant.

Based on what's happening with the weather, it can make sense to drive to another nearby airport that is clear of the weather and fly to your destination from there.

The sales rush is the clearest sign yet that Tesla has turned a corner in the world's largest auto market.

According to a «Dell Special Committee Investor Presentation» compiled, in part, by the Boston Consulting Group and filed with the SEC on July 15, it's clear that Dell has a spending problem.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump obviously have a lot at stake in the first presidential debate on Monday night, but it's clear so does Lester Holt.

It was an open secret that during negotiations, SoftBank was clear that it was willing to invest in Lyft if the Uber deal did not work out.

There are other reasons, too, that make start - up folk attracted to Ultimate, and the analogies — though admittedly maudlin — are clear.

The website is a clearing house of pertinent information.

During the question period it was clear that the results from Madsen's study didn't take into consideration whether some family members involved with the business could have been studying or working abroad.

To be clear, Google does not sell our users» personal data or their identifiable information, period.

He added that the policy is clear and straightforward for his company, but «for others, not so much.»

In November 2013, the FDA sent 23andMe cofounder and CEO Anne Wojcicki a stern warning saying that the company's tests and health reports, which it was already selling straight to customers, were unapproved medical devices that hadn't been cleared by the agency.

On 1 June 1916, it was clear to every thinking person that this battle must, and would be, the last one,» a German naval expert wrote in 1918.

People at all levels are clear on what's expected from them and how their efforts feed into the broader goals of the company.

Whether or not this is true (and there's at least one compelling answer on Quora to suggest it is), there's a clear moral for the rest of us.

On the rare occasion when some sort of partition becomes necessary (for example, to delineate a conference room) the favored material is clear glass that may block noise but does not obscure vision.

Of course, there are clear competitive exceptions that we are starting to see, especially in the race to dominate and control the media expenditures of consumers.

I'm not a big fan of the whole lean startup thing or even minimum viable products (MVPs) unless they've been previously market - validated, but there is a clear virtue in representing an initial solution which a company can quickly buy and bring to market — even if it's not comprehensive, industrial strength or the whole enchilada on Day One.

Even though there aren't a ton of apps available yet, it's clear Apple is keeping a tight rein on the types of apps which are being developed.

But there are some clear differences, as explained by the World Health Organization.

The purpose of the shift in OPEC's target was clear: There's capacity for prices to rise even further beyond their current three - year high, Al - Falih said.

Hopefully enough politicians in Washington are listening this time around, because it's clear no one has the patience for another, reckless shutdown.

IS it just pure globalisation or proof that there is a clear evolutionary pathway for business in Perth beyond the resources sector?

It was a clear and deliberate turning point for a company that's been hunkered down since mid-March.

As virtually every reviewer has noted, there's no clear case for why anyone should need a smartwatch.

To be clear, CarPlay is a second screen iOS interface, not a separate in - car operating system.

I make sure that what I'm communicating is clear, concise and consistent.

Even though we're working with early - stage founders, there's a clear indication very early on of what they've been able to build, not what they're able to talk about.

«Washington and Beijing should be clear: neither side can scare the other down.

Saudi Arabia is also a signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change, but it has not been clear as to how it intends to achieve its carbon emissions reduction targets.