The emails to set up a meeting in your office probably look something like this: • Tuesday I’m free all day, and Wednesday after 2:00 • I can do Tuesday … Continue reading Your Outlook Calendar – Friend or Foe?
Category: Priority Focus
Planning is the Difference…
Planning is the Difference between Being Busy and Being Effective! We’ve all heard the expression, “Fire, Shoot – Aim!” Unfortunately, many of us use this approach in planning our work … Continue reading Planning is the Difference…
Time Management: How DO You Choose Your Next Task?
So many people struggle with time management. A few weeks ago, I was honored to be asked to give a talk at Bartlett’s Farm on Nantucket, for their “Farm Talk” … Continue reading Time Management: How DO You Choose Your Next Task?
Out of Sight, Out of Stress
Are you one of those people who leave papers on your desk to remind you of tasks to be done? Do you allow messages to fester in your inbox, so … Continue reading Out of Sight, Out of Stress
What to Say when you Receive Those Nuisance Sales Calls
Let’s face it, some of those people making (nuisance) sales calls are really good at what they do. They’ve learned the best techniques for keeping you on the line. And … Continue reading What to Say when you Receive Those Nuisance Sales Calls
Hey Dude – Let It Go!
I know you’ve heard the expression, “Let it go!” When this is said, it usually means that someone is hanging on to something that is emotionally toxic. Anger. Sadness. Frustration. … Continue reading Hey Dude – Let It Go!
Should Good Managers Come in Last?
We see it time and time again. I did it myself – and it almost brought me down. They put themselves last. Good managers who are so dedicated they fall … Continue reading Should Good Managers Come in Last?
Resolutions? Bah Humbug. Set Goals Instead!
Why do so many resolutions not make it past the first week of January? As we rush headlong towards the start of a New Year, isn’t it amazing how time … Continue reading Resolutions? Bah Humbug. Set Goals Instead!
Three Little Words – That’ll Make Your Meetings Rock!
Three Little Words… the secret to making meetings work. You’ve wanted to know the secret to meeting management success? Look no further… Here is YOUR answer to getting things DONE … Continue reading Three Little Words – That’ll Make Your Meetings Rock!
Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!
Everyone procrastinates. Let’s just try to procrastinate less. Here are some tips: 1. Stop thinking about how large or complex a task is. Instead, start with just one part of … Continue reading Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!