Time management is not optional if you want to be successful. The most valuable currency you have in your business and life is time. It is finite. You cannot make more of it. You can spend it wisely or waste it needlessly. The best leaders are always thinking of ways to maximize the ROI of their time and encouraging those around them to do the same.
Personal Responsibility at Work Why Reliability Still Matters More Than Ever One of the most overlooked professional traits today is personal responsibility. Being an adult does not mean your problems disappear. It means…
High impact leaders focus on doing the right things well and consistently live up to their commitments especially when it is hard. You don’t ever have to worry about their personal behavior or…
I have heard many leaders tell me they always wait to do something until the last minute because they perform best under this type of pressure. This seems like a form of justification…
The biggest mistake leaders make is to think it is all about them. They believe that success or failure is a direct result of their behavior rather than a team effort. Show me…
There is a wise old saying, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person." In my experience, this phrase accurately depicts how families, organizations, and communities operate. The…
I have always liked the idea as viewing your time similar to currency. You get to decide how you spend it and what types if investments you make. Sadly, just like with our…
Time is finite. No matter how hard we try, we can't create more of it, so we must manage the hours we have in the best way possible. You need to minimize distractions…
You can't operate at top gear all the time. Even "Type A" people need some downtime or they will eventually burn out. I watch people all the time push themselves to the limit.…
Most people live their lives reactively rather than proactively. Instead of controlling their time and schedule they let events control them. If you always choose to just make it up as you go…
Time is limited. We all know this fact, yet many of us still manage our time poorly. Two of the biggest complaints I hear from people are that they are too busy or that there is not…
There is a term commonly used in real estate when describing the value of an individual property called its "highest and best use." The highest and best use of a property is always the…
Love means accepting the other person for who they are and not trying to mold or change them into who you want them to be. As a family member or close friend, your…
Ideally a person would want to use their time well and be highly productive and effective. They wouldn't get easily distracted or lose focus. Instead of procrastinating on things they need to get…
We all get overwhelmed at times. It is just part of life. Sometimes there is just too much to do and not enough time to do it in. Instead of stressing out when…
I have often heard the saying, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Some people seem hardwired to take on more responsibility. They cannot help themselves and have a…
here is a significant benefit to working with a diverse range of clients over many years. You start to recognize patterns, seeing what works and what gets organizations in trouble. I have compiled…
Leaders are typically "Type A" individuals who need to stay busy and accomplish tasks. This normally serves them well, but can also be a problem if they are not careful. Being busy for…
You cannot grow your business or target new opportunities without the ability to leverage the talents of your people. A rare leader is successful despite their employees, colleagues, or partners. To effectively leverage…
While energy and competency levels may vary from person to person, there are only 24 hours in a day and limitations on what can be accomplished within that amount of time. You may…
Everyone needs downtime. Even extreme extroverts must recharge occasionally. It is too much work to be “on” all the time. It is also not healthy to be constantly overstimulated. There is no shortage…
lee’s core argument is simple: time is the medium through which value gets created, and most people waste too much of it on low-value work. The book’s stated goal is to help owners…
Please click on this link for The One Thing Book Summary. What’s your ONE thing? People are using this simple, powerful concept to focus on what matters most in their personal and work…
Smarter Faster Better How productivity really works—and why it’s not what you think Most people think productivity is about doing more. Charles Duhigg makes a different case. Productivity is about making better choices.…
Please click on this link for the Time Really is Money Book Summary Chapter 1 – Introduction: “…most business owners spend almost all of their time on less than $50 per hour…
Introduction “Productivity isn’t about working more or sweating harder.” “…productivity is about making certain choices in certain ways. The way we choose to see ourselves and frame daily decisions; the stories we tell…
By introducing conflict, creating a compelling "plot," and structuring meetings appropriately, organizations can improve their meeting culture and overall performance.
By understanding and focusing on high-value activities, individuals and organizations can achieve greater productivity, financial returns, and overall satisfaction. The book's insights and strategies offer a practical guide to transforming how we approach…
The central question of the book is, "What's the ONE Thing you can do this week such that by doing it everything else would be easier or unnecessary?" This highlights the importance of…
