Working more hours to get more done is the downfall of most failed leaders. This problem is due to a lack of capacity. Capacity is the amount that something or someone can produce. When someone moves into leadership, they typically have more responsibility. If they don’t increase their capacity per hour, they will by necessity…
Sometimes we pride ourselves on being really busy and find ourselves caught up in hurry. Yet hurry is the enemy. Find out why and what you can do instead.
A routine is something you use every day to make the most of your time. When was the last time you rethought your routine and renewed it to maximize your daily efforts?
You have limited resources. Investing them well is the most important work of the leader.
Covid-19 has been dangerous to health and well-being, but it also killed one of the biggest excuses most of us have used for not getting things done. Find out what that excuse is.
A client recently told me about the amazing Halloween celebration they were having for their employees and their families. He made it sound so good I wanted to go, too. Then he said, “It doesn’t make us more productive, but it is fun.” I respectfully disagree. I think having fun does make an organization more…
The first hours of the day have the power to shape the rest of the day. A frantic or frustrating start can diminish the hours that follow. Successful people tend to have morning rituals to create a solid base for a productive day. Here are four things I suggest you consider doing: Start by recounting the good…
How do leaders accomplish more than others? And how do they achieve great things with others? I believe a leader’s success is due to his or her IQ: implementation quotient. That is the difference between common knowledge and consistent application. Implementation isn’t just about having good ideas; it is about acting on them. In a… Continue Reading [icon name=”icon-angle-double-right”]
Want to get more out of every work day? Have a specific reason to go to work. It could be your life purpose, or your professional purpose. And good for you if you have both. But it could be as simple as “this is the one thing I want to get done” or “the person…
To make the most of your day, you need an agenda. Here’s why and how to do it.