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14 Sep, 2011

Is it Time for a Break Yet?
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Is it Time for a Break Yet?

Schedule Management, Time Management

Is it Time for a Break Yet?

By Ann Gomez|2018-04-09T14:16:59+00:00September 14th, 2011|Schedule Management, Time Management|0 Comments

Ah, the lazy hazy days of summer: fewer deadlines, less ‘busyness’, and more time soaking in the joys of life. Don’t you just love how this relaxed, casual feeling has followed us into September? Wait a second. Is it just me, or is life as busy as ever? I feel like that ‘zen’ summer feeling has snapped shut, as quick as a brand new school backpack. Not that I am afraid of working hard, but the 'relentlessness' gets to me at times. With that said, I am determined to maintain a teeny bit of that good ol’ summer feeling all through the fall and winter. If this appeals to you too, read on to learn how.

7 Jun, 2011

Creating an Operations Manual So You Can Easily and Confidently Delegate Tasks

By Meggin McIntosh|2020-04-29T17:54:21+00:00June 7th, 2011|Delegating|1 Comment

One of the keys to delegation (and to an everyday, smooth flow in your office and your business) is to create an operations manual. This [...]

7 Jun, 2011

The Key To Delegation…

By Jim Estill|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00June 7th, 2011|Delegating|0 Comments

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10 May, 2011

Dusting Off Your Leadership Skills

By Michael Cloutier, Partner, Mirador Group|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00May 10th, 2011|Management|1 Comment

[sws_picture_frame3 src="http://clearconceptinc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/iStock_000004376103XSmall.jpg" title="" alt="" align="sws_frame_left" lightbox="" album="album" video=""] [/sws_picture_frame3] I spent the weekend moving my home office from the basement to a spare bedroom. Now [...]

9 May, 2011

Confessions of an Organizing Junkie

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00May 9th, 2011|Time Management|1 Comment

While I was packing away some of my winter gear I noticed a stack of neglected files in my front hall closet. Deep down, I [...]

11 Apr, 2011

Seeking Feedback: It’s Your Responsibility, It’s Your Right

By Michael Cloutier, Partner, Mirador Group|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00April 11th, 2011|Management|0 Comments

Feedback is a critical part of our growth and development. I have long believed that we need to grab the reigns and make sure that [...]

11 Apr, 2011

Freaking Out About Feedback – 5 Facts You Don’t Want to Ignore
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Freaking Out About Feedback – 5 Facts You Don’t Want to Ignore

Feedback, Management

Freaking Out About Feedback – 5 Facts You Don’t Want to Ignore

By Ann Gomez|2018-04-09T14:25:41+00:00April 11th, 2011|Feedback, Management|1 Comment

Most people shudder at the thought of getting feedback. The prospect of having their weaknesses exposed, right out there in the open, stops them dead in their tracks. But intuitively we know that feedback is good for us. It’s kinda like eating spinach - good for you, but it doesn’t taste good going down. It's time to stop freaking out and start facing the facts about feedback.

8 Mar, 2011

Drowning in the Details

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00March 8th, 2011|Information Management, Schedule Management, Time Management|0 Comments

[sws_picture_frame3 src="http://clearconceptinc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Michael-Phelps.png" title="" alt="" align="sws_frame_center" lightbox="" album="album" video=""] [/sws_picture_frame3] So much is said about our big priorities. Yet we know that the finest performances in [...]

8 Mar, 2011

Two Clear Tips for Managing Your Details

By Michael Cloutier, Partner, Mirador Group|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00March 8th, 2011|Schedule Management|0 Comments

There are times when managing the little things can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant. No matter how many emails you knock off, a [...]

8 Feb, 2011

Busting Through Excuses for NOT Delegating
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Busting Through Excuses for NOT Delegating

Delegating, Management

Busting Through Excuses for NOT Delegating

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:50:02+00:00February 8th, 2011|Delegating, Management|0 Comments

Do you regularly do things that you probably should be delegating? Do you find that your top projects keep getting bumped? Are you always running [...]