Productivity & Time Management
The Death of Paper?
Is paper all bad? Absolutely not. Is everyone trying to eliminate paper? Nope. So, when is it okay to use paper? Read...
Why Am I Procrastinating?
Everyone procrastinates from time to time – it’s human nature. We put off writing a report, calling potential clients, or...
How to Create a Powerful To-Do List
You stink at remembering things. Blunt, but true. In speaking engagements, I often tell participants, “You are fired...
“Break it Down” vs. “Dive Right In”
You are (metaphorically) standing in front of a large task. A daunting task. A beast. Do you flare your nostrils and...
How to Develop Your Executive Function Skills…even when you are all grown up
Executive Function is not: A party for company leaders A measure of the success of an executive A new word for “job...
“Work Smarter!” you say? How annoying.
Work smarter…not harder. ~Allan H. Mogensen, the father of flowcharts, ca. 1930 For knowledge workers, “hard” work...
Your calendar is a shield, not a sponge!
Your calendar is the shield with which you defend your balanced life. However, too often we treat it as a sponge for other...
10 Tips to Finish the Year Well
There’s nothing astronomically significant that happens at midnight on December 31st. There’s no “New Year Comet” that...
Do we even need voicemail anymore?
Fewer and fewer professionals are struggling with voicemail as a productivity problem. Many people don't get any...
How to Delegate Productively
Delegation does not have to be painful -- for you or other people. Sometimes our dread of delegation leads to poor...
Should you Change yourself or Change your Job?
Recently, I have a wave of eerily similar conversations with clients and potential clients. I’ve discussed the issue with...
Two Ways to Organize Your Email
Should you construct a File Plan? Or, is a Big Bucket approach the best option? In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias...
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