“Every idea you have and everything you need to do should be written down.” That’s the subject of today’s LEADERSHIP PLUS.
Tag Archives: Productivity
The Problem with Email
Did you ever receive or send an email in which your tone has been misinterpreted? Here are six tips to avoid confusion.
The Power of Digital Note Taking
Digital note-taking has improved my productivity and information accessibility. If taking notes is not second nature to you, or if you can’t find the notes you make, consider developing system like the one that has worked for me.
Declutter Your Mind and Remember What Is Really Important
We all try to remember too many things. As a result, we forget important items and get easily distracted. There is a way we can clear our minds for increased concentration.
Waiting For Others To Do Their Jobs
I’ve developed a system to keep track of tasks that I’ve assigned to others so that deadlines are kept. It’s also a good way of keeping tabs on promises that people make to me.
Tips For Managing Remote Workers
Today on LEADERSHIP PLUS, there’s an excellent chance that as a manager, you never thought you would be supervising employees who work remotely. But now you may need to adapt to the new reality brought about by Covid 19.
Leaders Are Readers: The Importance Of Developing the Reading Habit
Warren Buffet was once asked about his keys to success. He said it was because he read 500 pages every day. He compared it to compound interest. The more you read, the more you learn. But how do you fit it into your busy schedule?
A Conversation with David Allen
Today on Leadership Plus, I interview David Allen about his journey developing GTD ( Getting Things Done ), his creative pursuits, and what he’s working on at present. Hopefully, in the future, we will get a chance to talk more about productivity, but I thought that this was a great introduction to the genius of one of the top productivity gurus of our time.
Productivity Tips
Dave Edwards was interviewed about how he stays productive for a segment on “GTD Connect”, the website which helps individuals be more productive using David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology.
Never Be Late Again
Are your chronically late for appointments? It can negatively impact the way people perceive you and may not want to do business with you. Here are five simple steps so that you will never be late again.
Use Your Calendar For Increased Productivity
Manage your calendar, or it will manage you. To begin, I suggest that you use your calendar correctly. Protect your calendar so that meeting requests can be prioritized.
Managing Your Email So It Doesn’t Manage You
“One of the greatest consumers of your time is processing your email. A research report showed that email is the second-most time-consuming activity next to ‘role-specific tasks.”
Does It Matter If You Have A Messy Desk?
“Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition, which can produce fresh insights.”
