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- 3 SUREFIRE WAYS TO GET YOUR EMAILS READ - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerYou are inundated with emails; maybe hundreds of them each day. Which means you are also writing lots and lots of emails. It makes you wonder - does anybody even read them? Here are 3 surefire ways you can make sure your emails get noticed...and read! 1. BE CONCISE When you scan through ...
Views: 1034 - CHANGING YOUR MINDSET - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerIf something happens all the time, why is it still unexpected? DAILY HASSLES Many years ago, I worked with a wonderful client who owns an imprinting business. Let's call her Michelle (not her real name.) Michelle's primary focus is helping businesses with their marketing efforts by ...
Views: 1105 - MY 5 FAVORITE TED TALKS - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerI recently had the privilege of spending the evening with a group of incredibly bright women who are working towards their Executive MBAs at a prestigious university in NYC. As I shared some insights relating to attention management, mindfulness, and happiness, I found myself referring to ...
Views: 1196 - SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, AND GIVING - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerGrowing up in the 1970s, there was an expectation that if you work very hard, you would be financially successful and that would bring happiness. Financial success would provide you with the means to start giving. Evidence has come to light over the past few years to prove that this is not ...
Views: 865 - THE 2-MINUTE RULE - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerSometimes the smallest actions have the greatest impact. This is true about getting through so many of the small tasks that we are faced with each day. Interestingly, polishing off a bunch of small, quickly done tasks can energize us and motivate us to handle the larger, more mentally taxing ...
Views: 1033 - NOT ENOUGH SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR FLOSSING? HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD FLOSS ANYWAY. - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerOn August 2, 2016, the NY Times featured an article “Feeling Guilty About Not Flossing? Maybe There’s No Need.” For decades, the federal government and dentists have strongly urged us to floss daily to promote good oral health. But now, the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human ...
Views: 835 - OUT OF CLUTTER, FIND SIMPLICITY - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerOut of clutter, fInd simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity. -Albert Einstein ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED? Do you walk around the office and see piles of papers, empty take-out containers from late nights, and old coffee cups? ...
Views: 1317 - 10 HABITS OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerLooking for some quick fixes to be more productive? Look no further - here are 10 simple ways you can be as productive as the most productive people you know! 1. MEDITATION Meditating a few minutes each day can help clear your head, reduce stress, and keep you grounded. No training is ...
Views: 973 - THE 5 W'S TO HAVE MORE MEANINGFUL MEETINGS - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerTHE 5 W'S TO HAVE MORE MEANINGFUL MEETINGS Your employees are complaining that they can never get their work done due to the constant scheduling of meetings. You know how they feel because you are also suffering from meeting overload. Are these meetings truly necessary? Could they manage ...
Views: 1004 - HACKS TO HELP OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEES - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerWork is busier than ever and the demands can often seem unreasonable. Do your employees voice concerns over workload and lack of time? Are they constantly stressed and in crisis? You might be asking yourself if these symptoms are the result of underlying issues relating to time management, ...
Views: 913 - WHEN EMPLOYEES REFUSE TO TAKE VACATION - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerWhy don't employees take all of their earned vacation days? Some typical responses might be: "I have no time," "I'm too busy," There is nobody to cover my work." A recent Inc. article, reveals that the average US employee only takes half of their vacation time. At the same time, workers are ...
Views: 881 - WHERE ARE YOU GOING? USE MINDFULNESS TO GET THERE. - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerDo you find yourself caught up in the daily grind? Ever feel like you are just going through the motions each day? Life is busy – both at work and at home. It’s easy to lose yourself in small, insignificant tasks and just plug along each day. How would it feel to have a greater sense of ...
Views: 807 - LIFELONG LEARNING - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerOver the past few months, I have enjoyed taking a number of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs.) Although I knew of the concept (free online courses offered from top universities around the world),I only recently began to take advantage of this unique way to learn. What I like most about ...
Views: 855 - STOP INTERRUPTING ME! - by Submitted on May 14, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerHOW CAN YOU GET WORK DONE WHEN YOU ARE ALWAYS BEING INTERRUPTED? You sit down to write the proposal you've been putting off for two weeks. As soon as you get started, the phone rings. An interruption. Back to work for 10 minutes; you're finally in a groove when someone stops by your desk to ...
Views: 854 - INBOX ZERO: 2 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET THERE; IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerThere's been a lot of hype about "inbox zero;" it's as if getting to inbox zero is a badge of honor reserved for those who are uber-organized and completely in control of their work. I've got great news for you - inbox zero is attainable to everyone, including you! But before discussing ...
Views: 874 - 7 EMAIL BEST PRACTICES - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerEMAIL BEST PRACTICES a. Use a signature to provide your contact information on your computer, phone, and tablet. Do not leave the default, "sent from my...." If you are sending a work email from a location other than your desk, nobody needs to know. b. If something is still ...
Views: 978 - FEAR OF FAILURE - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerThe easiest way to avoid failure is to never start...anything. Of course, this is also the same method used to avoid success. When we are afraid to fail, we procrastinate. When we are unsure where to begin, we procrastinate. In his remarks at the University of Pennsylvania ...
Views: 958 - EFFICIENT vs EFFECTIVE - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerWhile efficiency and effectiveness are similar-sounding and often confused, the two have vastly different meanings when it comes to getting your work done. EFFICIENCY Being efficient means you are working in a well-organized and competent way. With so many things to do, it is easy to get ...
Views: 891 - ACCEPTING FEEDBACK - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerI recently read Peter Bregman’s book “4 Seconds – All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want.” The section on accepting criticism was particularly helpful. My personal tendency is to blow negative feedback out of proportion. It takes a while for me to ...
Views: 1555 - OVERCOMING ANALYSIS PARALYSIS - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerYou want to make the right decision. We all do. But every time you get close to making a decision, doubt creeps into your head and you start to look for more information. And then a little more. There is truly no end to the research and information gathering you can do. This is what I ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE USE TO-DO LISTS? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerBillionaires reject the concept of to-do lists. Successful professionals swear by their to-do lists. CONFUSED? You are not alone. Each day I review the articles that appear on the web related to productivity. For each one that I come across declaring the need to put everything on a to-do ...
Views: 1841 - 5 WAYS TO MANAGE WORK STRESS - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerStress is defined as "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances." When we feel stressed, our body perceives a threat to our well being and releases a chemical that starts the "fight or flight" response. We have all felt it - our heart ...
Views: 1479 - 3 SIMPLE AND POWERFUL PRODUCTIVITY HACKS - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerIf you're like me, you are always searching for ways to improve work performance and find more time. You have a ton of work. Your task list keeps growing. You're drowning in emails. Yet, the number of hours in a day remains unchanged. These 3 simple and powerful productivity hacks will offer ...
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