Ann Gomez

About Ann Gomez

Ann Gomez is a Coach and Speaker. She is the Founding President of Clear Concept Inc. and the best-selling author of The Email Warrior. Ann is passionate about helping people do their best work. Ann leads engaging and inspiring keynote addresses and interactive workshops. She is also an active blogger and media spokesperson.

What’s your score? Why you need a personal scorecard

By |2020-06-10T19:21:37+00:00April 9th, 2018|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

I’ve learned the important things in life and at work are far too important to leave up to chance. Sounds obvious but in truth, this is what many of us are doing when we set goals and don’t regularly review them. Reviewing our goals is how we maintain focus, momentum and stay true to our key priorities. Yet the busier we get, many of us tend to bump this important but non-urgent task. Now, I’ve got a one-page personal scorecard to keep me and my goals on track. Are you ready to create your own personal scorecard? Read on to learn more.

4 key strategies to boost your resiliency

By |2020-06-10T19:23:54+00:00February 12th, 2018|Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Resilience|

We all face challenges in life. But what happens after a setback is where we see people take distinctly different approaches. Experts refer to the ability to bounce back as resiliency – and it is considered to be a bigger predictor of success than education or intelligence. What differentiates resilient people? They aren’t necessarily smarter or harder working than their less resilient counterparts. However, they do rely on four key strategies - and the good news is those strategies are within reach of all of us.

6 pillars to master a leader mindset

By |2020-06-10T19:22:59+00:00January 4th, 2018|Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

We are all capable of making an outstanding impact and we deserve to be energized by uplifting leaders. But with statistics showing only 30% of the workforce is fully engaged, the world clearly needs more dynamic leaders. Mastering a leader mindset is accessible to all of us. The answer lies in these six skills we can all embrace.

The 15 golden rules of constructive feedback

By |2020-06-10T19:19:57+00:00November 15th, 2017|Feedback, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

When it comes to developing people, feedback is an obligation, not an option. Yet far too many managers act as though feedback is optional. Unfortunately, few of us (if any) learn skills on our own. We need coaching, direction and opportunities to try, fail and try again. We also need positive reinforcement to keep us focused and motivated. And sometimes, we need someone to tell us where we are going wrong. Here are 15 critical strategies to guide you in offering constructive feedback.

Want more time for your top priorities? 6 compelling reasons to make routine your routine

By |2020-06-10T16:58:07+00:00October 15th, 2017|Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We here at Clear Concept are fascinated with how uber successful people fit so much into their days. Interestingly, people like Mozart, Jobs, Tesla, Oprah and Messi share one common theme: a routine built around their top priorities. Here, we share 6 compelling reasons to make routine your routine,

What’s your plan?

By |2023-06-01T15:31:13+00:00September 26th, 2017|Management Effectiveness, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We face an abundance of choice in life which is truly amazing. But if you’re anything like me, you sometimes find yourself a tad over-committed – at both work and home. Here is how I manage overload while still pursuing the things I love.

Productivity at Work and Home: Strategies to help busy people thrive

By |2017-09-18T17:53:00+00:00September 14th, 2017|Home Productivity|

Our work and home lives are closely intertwined. A productive home has positive spill-over effects for work and vice-versa. Therefore, we want to adopt productivity tips at both work and home. The following ten tips will help you leverage all the productivity benefits at both work and home.

No time for learning? Think again

By |2020-06-10T19:27:00+00:00September 3rd, 2017|Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

Top performers all share a love of learning - and a commitment to learning every single day. Clearly, investing in learning is a great opportunity to elevate your game. But if your bookshelves are overloaded and you've signed up for countless blogs and filed even more links and videos in a "later" folder, how do you find the space (on your shelves and in your mind) to make this investment for yourself? Read on to find out how successful people, like you, make learning a priority.

Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)

By |2021-08-19T13:33:24+00:00August 11th, 2017|Information Management, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

These days, we practically carry the office around with us in our pocket. Smartphones create a digital tether that is hard to sever, even during a precious vacation. But just because we can check email while we're away doesn’t mean we should. A break is so much more valuable. If you have a vacation coming up, here's why you should take time off from your email too – no matter what time of year.

Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5

By |2020-06-10T19:35:31+00:00July 12th, 2017|Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We know the benefits of leaving our offices and getting out for lunch but far too many of us continue to chain ourselves to our desks. Here are five good reasons why you owe it to yourself – and your productivity - to make time for that much needed break.

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