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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- You Can Build a Better Community One Entrepreneur and One Breakthrough at a Time - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellI believe that you can make a huge contribution to your community through what you do. Let me describe how some individuals have greatly helped others. Can a single person make a big difference in society? Of course! Naturally, no one can do all that is required alone. Others will either ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Start…stop. Start…stop: Why can’t I finish a project? or The Dilemma of the Visionary - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinVisionaries aren’t just “people with lots of ideas.” Rather, a visionary’s brain has an astounding ability to make sense of seemingly millions of complex associations at lightning speed, working and reworking the puzzle of an uncountable number of infinitesimal factors, and seeing possibilities ...
Views: 1227 - 3 Easy Ways to Absolutely Crush Your Daily Task List - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartStaying focused and blocking out distractions is easier said than done. In addition to the myriad of requests, messages and tasks that have to be handled each day, you also have to fight against your own bad habits and tendencies. Figuring out what works for you can be a process of trial and ...
Views: 979 - Three Self Improvement Tips On How To Become More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself struggling to be productive at work? I hope these three self improvement tips on how you can become more productive. At the end of this article, I hope you will have a better understanding of this topic, so without further ado, let me dive right in! The first step you ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Dirty Laundry is Good for Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from MaryEllen Tribby“I love working from home, I get so much laundry done and today I even cleaned out my refrigerator.” This was a comment I overheard the other night while waiting for the PTA meeting to start at my daughters’ school. Unfortunately that was far from the first time I have heard a work at home ...
Views: 1302 - Time Management in a Bucket: A Creative Way to Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroTime management has become one of those over-used terms, in my opinion, and has lost its luster. Many people think that time management an ever-elusive skill or concept that they will never master, and have just sort of given up (kind of like life-work balance, but I will save that for another ...
Views: 1594 - ***Productivity for Life - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparDid you know that the answer to your productivity depends on the first 15 minutes of your day? Physically we know that eating breakfast in the morning is important to getting the right fuel to sustain our energy and metabolism for the day. What we may not realize, is that ...
Views: 3042 - ***Put an End To Time Robbers - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparTime is a finite resource. As much as we would like to solve the problem of "not enough time" by adding another hour or two to the day, it is not possible. We are always limited by this fixed, yet elusive commodity which is why it can be so frustrating when we feel ...
Views: 4730(2 votes) - ***Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparOne of my passions is coaching people with ADHD who know they want to experience more satisfaction and success in their lives, but are unsure as to what actions will best support this. I love being able to help them discover new ways of managing their ADHD and creating new strategies that ...
Views: 2948(1 vote) - 3 Strategies to Positively Turbocharge Your Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Joey FaucetteWhat one word describes what these three scenarios share: Many states have passed a “no texting while driving” law. The gallery is quiet while a golfer putts. You are overwhelmed at work. So what’s your one word? Mine is… …focus. Texting diverts your attention from driving and you ...
Views: 1194 - 3 Reasons Vacation Positively Clears Your Business Cache - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Joey FaucetteDr. Norman Vincent Peale talked about how a constantly bent bow will break. The bow needs pressure released to function well. Dr. Stephen Covey extolled the seventh habit of sharpening the saw. If you saw without a break to sharpen, you work harder with less production. In today’s ...
Views: 1371 - Self Help Tips On How To Be More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find that you are not as productive as you would have wanted to be? Maybe these self help tips will help you. Learn how you can manage your time and be more productive in your daily activities. To start off my self help tips, I would highly recommend you to create your own schedule. It ...
Views: 1386 - How to Quickly Change How you Feel Through Questions - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Jonathan RobinsonHaving written two bestselling books that consist mostly of questions (The Little Book Of Big Questions and Instant Insight), I have a lot I could say about this subject. Yet, in essence what I want to convey is that by asking yourself specific questions on a regular basis, you can ...
Views: 1200 - Productivity and Performance: The Myth of Hard Work - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Valencia RayDoes success require stress and hard work as a means to reach your goal? I say no, and there is even objective neuroscience to support my belief and experience. "Hard work and stress" is a type of paradigm or mindset. I have had conversations with several people over time regarding whether ...
Views: 1220 - Digital Addiction Wreaks Havoc on Business Innovation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffYour success or failure is created by what you focus on. What you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. What you focus on today is what you will reap in the future. Dementia usually describes deterioration in cognitive abilities that are ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Keeping Your Business Growing While On Vacation or On a Business Trip - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt’s officially summertime and vacation season. Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ...
Views: 1664 - What Really Motivates Sales People? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakBeing in a leadership position on your sales team can be one of the biggest challenges you will face in your professional career. You will not only need to know how to find sales success and manage a team, but you will need to be able to find a way to motivate your members as well. Proper ...
Views: 1525 - The Little Big Things: Ten Ways to Pursue Excellence in Selling - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakWhen it comes to pursuing excellence in your sales efforts, finding success is all about the little things; and focusing on the small things that can deliver big results. Even as the market grows and develops and new bigger, better and more advanced technologies begin to take over, its important ...
Views: 1017 - 3 Strategies to Help Maximize Every Sales Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe goal of every company is to make the most of their sales opportunities by developing solid strategies that will get the job done effectively and efficiently every time. A good plan needs to be in place in order to succeed. Success relies on the whole sales team, not just any particular ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Constructing a Chicken Coop with Your Family - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Charles MutrieFinding wholesome family activities is crucial for everyone. While we have so many potential activities available to us in the modern world, not all of them are created equal. Working as a family on a project tends to be more fulfilling than simply sitting together and watching television, for ...
Views: 1394 - 3 Productivity Tools to Improve Your Business's Profitability - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneProductivity is a multi-billion dollar business so it should be easy to cross things off your to-do list. For the most part the tasks that are on our lists are not difficult, yet it’s as if an invisible force stops you from implementing. We’re full of excuses. Some of the excuses are more ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - Acquire and Maintain Right Subscribers – The Priority Task of B2B Marketers - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Linda MentzerEmail subscribes has been the most pertinent topic for discussion since decades, the debate has moreover caught momentum after introduction of multiple competitors across both offline and online mediums. Any successful email marketing plan starts with a substantial, healthy list of subscribers ...
Views: 1023 - Get a Highly Scalable Secure Network Through Dedicated VPN - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Bella BrownAs we all know but again I want to define the term "VPN" stands for the Virtual Private Network. VPN provides network connectivity over a long physical distance. By the means of VPN long-distance and secured network connections are established. Because work over both private networks as well as ...
Views: 1290 - Attraction Marketing System is Perfect for Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from David MillerOne of the benefits of using an attraction marketing system is that there are unlimited amounts of valuable techniques and training that you can learn to become a master at building your network marketing business. There is an almost an endless supply of people in the world looking for a ...
Views: 663 - Procrastination Be Gone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Christopher MontroseIt would be awesome if we could just wave our magic wand, say “procrastination be gone”, and lo an behold – we become the most productive person on our planet. In reality eliminating procrastination is far from easy. But, these tips should help you be well on your way to succeed with this ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - The Ways Leadership and Motivation will Improve Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Chris D'CruzThe presence of leadership and motivation in the workplace leads to a major increase in productivity of your workers. At any given time, workers aren’t giving 100% of what they’re capable of. Even a 5-10% increase in productivity across the board would result in huge profit increases. Though ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Reigning Pinterest and Instagram – Content Powering “Superiority” - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Linda MentzerCan anyone question the importance of content in the current social media frenzy? Even two of the most popular social networks revolving around visual content, have not ben spared from this. While there is not much data about what content performs best in these platforms as both Instagram and ...
Views: 1547 - 6 Ways to Be Productive on the Weekends - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Carly WrightIt's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - Why Multi-Tasking Is Not How to Be More Productive - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottTo be more productive many turn to multi-tasking thinking this will help them get more done but this 'logic' is fundamentally flawed! For starters every time you switch from one task to another this requires for you to reset and reestablish your focus! On a broader scale this can easily produce ...
Views: 694 - What Does it Mean to "Be Productive?" Different Strokes for Different Folks - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroRecently, I posted the following series of questions on my Facebook business page: How do you define being "productive"? Do you think of it as literally producing more? Or is it about helping you feel more in control or "balanced"? Do you tie it into impacting your bottom line and making more ...
Views: 1177 - Who’s Stealing My Energy? - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonThe April 2013 issue of Inc. features Tim Ferriss, the author who brought us “The 4-Hour Workweek” and other productivity books, blogs, and seminars. Ferriss’ 80/20 rule says that “eighty percent of one’s productivity comes from 20% of one’s efforts and likewise 80% of your wasted time comes ...
Views: 1571 - Winding Down At The End Of The Day - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayDo you ever find it difficult to leave work behind at the end of the day? Many of us do. Even though you’ve physically left your work location, sometimes the mental cogs keep whirring away all evening. Maybe you process the days interactions (and think of the devastatingly witty replies you ...
Views: 1347 - The Open Plan Office Survival Guide - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Rosie GrayOpen plan work environments are the norm in most organisations. Some are even going further, introducing ‘hotdesking’ where your workstation is allocated fresh daily. Open plan environments are flexible, positively encouraging conversation, and for many an enjoyable part of working life. But ...
Views: 2267(1 vote) - What is a ‘To Do’ Anyway? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI’m a big fan of ‘to do’ lists as they are such a quick way to regain a sense of control, and a simple way to keep that way. Our brains simply don’t have enough RAM to remember all our commitments at work and home, and taking information out of our head and onto a list frees up the energy needed ...
Views: 1682 - The Big P: Procrastination - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Cathy WebbAll of us joke about it....putting things off. We have a list of things we want to do or that we intend to do SOMEDAY. Time passes and we just never get around to it. While some procrastination is not bad, a life full of it can indicate a bigger problem. Putting off chores can make them even ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Mobile Application Development and Role of Mobile App Development Company - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Deepak KhuntWhether you’re a new or old player in today’s market, you ought to imbibe the essentials to stand out in the competition. In this regard, if you’re not using Mobile app, then you must be missing out something important. Mobile app creates golden opportunities for companies to tap in new streams ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - 8 Proven Strategies to Improve Your Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanIt is not easy to plan when you are in “reaction” mode. When you are organized you tend to feel more confident and in control, and much less stressed or overwhelmed. You are able to see the bigger picture in order to think strategically and assess your priorities and timelines more objectively. ...
Views: 1415 - Managing the Meeting Madness - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Rosie GrayHow many hours do you spend in meetings, in a typical week? If you include the ‘proper’ scheduled meetings (including 1:1’s), and take a guess at the impromptu ‘Have you got a minute?’ conversations that always take longer than that, it probably adds up to a sizeable chunk of your working week. ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - How Committed Are You? - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know you are committed at least on some level or you wouldn't even be reading this article. But seriously, how committed are you to make your business really be a success? By being successful I mean how much money are you really making (and keeping) and how many people are you helping? I ...
Views: 1153 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Adam Wallis"Between stimulus and response is a space, in that space is our freedom to choose, and what we choose in that space determines our success and happiness." - Anon I hope you find yourself well as you embark upon reading this blog post for the next 5 minutes. If you’re reading this then it’s ...
Views: 1389 - Stop Procrastination By Identifying The Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways to stop procrastination, especially if it's a chronic habit of yours, is to try and identify what's holding you back! Some people feel procrastinating is simply a natural 'filter' that keeps you from taking action until the time is right! I feel that anybody who agrees with ...
Views: 784 - Useful Working From Home Tips: Increase Your Productivity - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Merv StevensWorking from home tips are definitely a necessity for anyone who primarily works from a home office. Initially, working from home sounds like a dream come true. You can work from your robe (or wearing whatever you want for that matter) and you make your own hours. There is no obligation to ...
Views: 1105 - Time Management Strategies – How You Can Make The Most Of Your Time - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you have trouble trying to finish your work within a given time frame? Or do you find yourself having to scramble through your work because time is running out for you? Well today, I will be going through some time management strategies on how you can make the most of your time. It is ...
Views: 1059 - Let's Do Lunch - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI often ask Clients ‘how often do you take a lunch break in a typical week?’ The response, more often than not, is a wry laugh, surprise or polite invitation to take a reality check. For many people, lunch and breaks are rapidly disappearing from the working day, without much thought about the ...
Views: 1320 - Making You A Priority - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GraySo many entrepreneurs start businesses with dreams of taking back control of their time, working fewer hours and enjoying work again. You know the sort of thing, it’s almost a mythology – working in your pyjamas, from the beach or for just a few hours a week. If that has worked out that way for ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Positive Productivity Today - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Joey FaucettePositive productivity is more difficult for most business persons these days. Persevering and achieving your business dreams in the midst of a negative world is increasingly challenging. The uncontrollable negatives from bombings to an unfamiliar economy that just won’t correct assault us ...
Views: 1033 - Managing Interruptions From Your Boss - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayDo you feel as if you’re constantly interrupted during the working day? Sometimes it seems that way, as if you only start the ‘real’ work when most colleagues have left. Interruptions can increase pressure, making a carefully planned project appear impossibly overambitious. Your time is ...
Views: 1422 - Overcoming Perfectionism How To Live In The Middle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Linda HamptonPerfectionism is fairly common. In fact, it quite natural for us to strive to be perfect. I don't know anyone who enjoys making mistakes and exposing their weaknesses. Haven't we always been told to do whatever it takes to improve ourselves? Remember the old saying "anything worth doing is worth ...
Views: 755 - Point Blank Your Target Market – Probe Well Before Shooting Any Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Linda MentzerSo can you please everyone, every time? No. But finding the right market and honing it well, you can ensure that you have point blanked your target market good enough but never forget to probe well before planning and shooting any campaign. And with the current state of the economy, having a ...
Views: 1238 - Commitments: Making and achieving your business and life goals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneAt the beginning of February I committed to a new challenge at my gym... to run (or walk) a total of 144 miles over three months. It amounts to 12 miles a week. It was a big commitment for me. I already spend about four hours a week at the gym in classes that I don't want to give up. To add ...
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