A Dozen Best Practices for Using a “Tickler” File
There are many things I could live without. A tickler file is not one of them (at least not if I intend to continue being [...]
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May, 2013
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Apr, 2013
Being overwhelmed by paper… Globe and Mail Article
Clear Concept is excited to make our readers aware that our own Ann Gomez was called on to lend some expert advice for Leah Eichler's [...]
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Mar, 2013
Managing Priorities – Paramount for Every CEO’s Success
Every great organization requires a strong strategic plan and the discipline to stay committed to the plan. Every successful CEO is the keeper of this [...]
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Mar, 2013
‘The times, they are a-changin’…again!
The DOW Jones Industrial average closed at a record high this week since its previous record in October 2007. This is great news, but not [...]
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Mar, 2013
Do You Prioritize Like Steve Jobs?
At this time of year, a lot of people feel overworked. And this comes as no surprise. We have an epidemic of people trying to [...]
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Feb, 2013
“Thank you” emails: love ‘em or hate ‘em?
The humble little “thank you” email seems to have a bad rap these days. Recipients often dismiss it as a time waster, and not for [...]
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Jan, 2013
What’s Your EQ?
Carole Greentree. You don't know her but I consider her to be one of the most instrumental leaders in my career who I had the [...]
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Jan, 2013
How To Start Flossing. Making Habits Stick.
Every time I used to leave the dentist I would think: "this time, I’m really going to floss." And then I do - for about [...]
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Jan, 2013
Dealing With Perfectionism
Perfectionism runs rampant through the professional world and hurts our productivity and our overall health. Let me acknowledge up front that I am perfectly familiar [...]
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Dec, 2012
Are You Ready For A Break Yet?
At this time of year, many people are on the verge of burning out. A recent study found that almost half of Canadians felt “vacation-deprived”. [...]