Why You Need to Kick Your Multi-Tasking Habit
Earlier in my career, I fancied myself to be a pretty savvy multi-tasker. I honestly thought this was the best way to fit more into [...]
7 Questions to Ask When Purging Your Home or Office
There is an epidemic of too much stuff in North American homes. In this age of excess, many of us could be more ruthless when it comes to purging the items in our homes and offices. What gets in the way of purging? Emotional attachment, lack of time and procrastination are among the most common reasons we hold onto too many things. Read on for some tips to "let go".
3 Habits to Kick in 2016
January is classic for New Year’s resolutions. Although sadly, a good chunk of these are forgotten by February. Research suggests only 8% of us actually [...]
Goals 101: 5 things you need to know about goals
We talk about goals all the time. But goals are not all treated equally - some goals are better than others. And research about goal [...]
Lessons Learned from Top Stories in 2015
As the year wraps up, we find ourselves reflecting on the past 12 months. Many productivity and leadership lessons came out of the top stories [...]
Partnering with your Assistant
One of the biggest benefits of working with an assistant is they can push us to plan ahead. What is the plan for today? Who do we need to follow-up with? What do we need to start working on? Yet many people struggle with how to partner with their assistant most effectively. Here are some more detailed suggestions.