Meetings can be a colossal waste of time and energy…or they can be productive, collaborative exchanges to move the team forward. Which camp your next meeting falls into will be the result of how well you use these nine meeting boosters:
Remember when a phone was something jacked into a wall? You picked it up and sound would come through one end and you spoke into the other? How perfect, how quaint, how…primitive! Now it’s a tool for email, text, streaming videos, photos, and more. With everything your device can do now, it’s hard to put […]
It’s a common rule of thumb in business. Are you using it to boost your success? The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, can help you prioritize your most important tasks. Named after Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto, the principle recognizes that 20% of your activities give you 80% of the value. The challenge, […]
When you think of a “Power Hour,” it might take you back to your college days or maybe you think of a Sunday morning evangelical experience. When we think of Power Hour, we are not referring to either. Instead, we’re referring to a time management tool to help you get more done. Here are three […]
Ever feel dread when you start your day at the office. You know the kind I’m talking about. You are bouncing into the office ready and excited about tackling that project or meeting with that awesome client, and then “it” happens. The feeling washes over you and time stops as you as you sit at […]
Do you ever have trouble getting everything done? Juggling all the balls in your work and personal lives can be a struggle. Heck, for some people, finding balance seems like an unreachable pipe dream. It’s tough enough for most of us who have one job or one company to manage. What if you had four or five companies that you owned? Is there something to learn from those who do?
If you want to accomplish more without working longer hours, you have to increase your productivity. It’s that simple. Here are four easy steps you can implement immediately: 1. Set clear goals and objectives in writing. That’s right; you need to get your goals in writing. Commit to determining exactly what needs to get done […]
