Tweet37Share29Share1480 Shares We all know red tape. Unnecessary rules and complicated procedures that get in people’s way of getting their work done. Some companies are masters of laying out the red tape. On the other hand, what about blue tape? You know blue tape. The kind that you use when you are preparing to paint a […]
Tweet34Share19Share154 Shares The other day around lunchtime, I got an email that said, “Please let me know by the end of the day, or the project will be delayed.” I happened to be working all day with clients. I was not even going to check my email again until the end of the day. If […]
Tweet361Share137Share57555 Shares When it comes to time management, we often concentrate on what we should be doing. What is our next task? Who do we need to get in touch with? Where do we need to be for that appointment? When is that deliverable due? However, equally important, it what needs to not be done. […]
TweetShare14Share14 Shares When it comes to our time management systems, we have lots of tools to aid our productivity. We have address books. Calendars galore. Todo lists and more. But, when it comes to taking notes, many people end up writing things down anywhere and everywhere. On legal pads, never to be used again. In […]
Tweet28Share10Share139 Shares The other day, I was headed to a meeting. As I headed down the hall, I passed two coworkers who were at the soda machine talking about their weekend activities. 55 minutes later I came back to my office from the meeting that had just ended. I did a double take when the […]
Tweet39Share46Share20105 Shares What time did you “Get up!” this morning? I am not necessarily referring to what time you woke up. What time did you “Get Up!” and get to it? I have a challenge for you today. Get up! and do something active! Don’t waste time watching TV and other sedentary activities. What do […]
Tweet150Share52Share6208 Shares Where do you capture your notes? On a legal pad? In a notebook? Or your computer? Having a good method and tool for capturing notes is essential to any time management system. As I have written previously, I use my iPad extensively. This is especially true for calendar and contacts. However, when it […]
Tweet201Share36Share22259 Shares What did you do today to move closer to your goals? Whether it is that promotion at work? Or to get in shape? Or to finish that home improvement project? Big goals are very rarely accomplished in one effort. It takes lots of small steps to reach them. So, what is your “one […]
Tweet1Share27Share1543 Shares I have heard it before, “I can’t take a day off from work…” Why not? The excuses start flying… “I am so far behind on my work.” “Because they need me there.” “I am the only one who can do…” “I will never catch up if I miss a day.” What other excuses […]
Tweet29Share21Share252 Shares Friday is usually a good day to reflect on the week. Today’s thought is about lightening your load a bit. Sometimes we take on more than we should… to the point that our load is a bit too heavy to carry day-to-day. When this happens, it is necessary to offload some of our […]