as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
our boss is a real stickler for punctuality—he expects everyone to be at their desk by nine o'clock
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readiness
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Here’s how organizations can rethink leadership readiness by drawing inspiration from the way rock bands test and elevate their talent.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025 -
What leads us toward a better future is the reconstruction of hope, readiness to learn, change, and create a new path through consensus, solidarity, and rationality.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Punctuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuality. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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