Back to Reality
Post travel, it doesn’t take long to get back to reality. Whether it was a vacation, a conference or time to support family, there are reasons to be away and “out of the office”. No e-mail. No work. No LinkedIn. Read More …
Category: work
Making The Schedule Work
No matter what you do, it takes some effort at making the schedule work. Focus Allocating time Getting it all together Spend a moment to think Reallocating priorities Dedicate resources Say no You’re better when you are making the schedule Read More …
No Labor
It is, actually quite impossible to deliver the promise of no labor, even on Labor Day, because: Someone has to make breakfast (lunch and dinner for that matter). Then, someone has to do the dishes. We need people to do Read More …
Keep In Touch
More than just a casual saying…keep in touch means: I’d like to hear from you Let me know when you are available (for lunch, dinner or a get together) I am not ready yet, but I will be soon Let’s Read More …
More Progress
Whenever there is more progress made, you should be: Happy Excited to check items off the list Elated that something got done Able to add more tasks Ready to set new goals Planning to celebrate when you get them all Read More …
Too Tired
Sometimes, all of the things on the list are done, or so you think…but you are too tired to check. This is a problem for many people and for specific industries. There is your average, “oh, I forgot to flip Read More …
Make That Happen
We can make that happen, says the: highly sought-after purveyor of fine goods consultant who knows you have never asked for a special favor restaurant owner who knows you come in every week retailer who knows the birthday gift needs Read More …
Not Yet Friday
Sometimes, it is one of those weeks and you wonder why it is not yet Friday. Not quite yet…anyway. It is still the middle of the week. There is still more work to do. (Maybe.) Don’t rush things. Make dinner Read More …
Stick With The Plan
Once you have it down, best to stick with the plan… Last minute changes are not needed. Don’t second guess yourself. Trust the process. Be confident. Know that you have already thought everything out. Gut instinct is important, your first Read More …
Speak Clearly and With Intent
Think about who you’re talking to and what you want them to learn (or hear) from you. Then, speak clearly and with intent… Cell phones have not helped improve communication. Texting is too vague. The chance of misunderstanding is high. Read More …