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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- How to Survive the Daily E-Mail Attack - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroFor most people these days, keeping up with the daily onslaught of email is a major challenge. In fact, experts estimate that e-mail has added an extra 1.23 hours to the average person's workday (E-Writing: 21st Century Tools for Effective Communication by Diana Booher; Managing Your E-Mail by ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Will You Become A Turkey this Holiday Season? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownHave you ever noticed time seems to speed up this time of year? And our calendars get squeezed every which way with commitments to attend parties, dinners, and social obligations. AND not only do we have social obligations, but we have to find time to shop for gifts, time to get our nails done, ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Dancing with Life’s Messiness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from M.J. RyanIf insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, what is thinking the same thing over and over despite evidence to the contrary? I refer to my chronic illusion that some day I Will Get Everything Under Control. In my mind, it’s soon, just not now: after my ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - 55 1/5 Easy Ways to Boost Productivity Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackOkay, let’s face it. We’re all trying to do more with less. And chances are that you and your company have already made the big, tough decisions needed to streamline operations. But what about the little things? You can still boost both personal and team productivity in lots of smaller ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Ten Reasons Tasks Never Move off Your To-Do List (and how to fix it) - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackI recently surveyed my readers on the eternal question of productivity: Why is it that some things on your to-do list never get done? Some great responses rolled in, ranging from the classic (too many interruptions) to the matter-of-fact (I don’t feel like doing it). But as diverse as the ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Engaged Employees Are More Productive - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackHopefully by now we all get it: this economy is challenging, things are changing, and everyone is looking for ways to do more with less. Unfortunately, as many companies struggle to adjust to this new reality, opportunities are being missed. Often we are so focused on stretching an ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - Ask Yourself First: Total Self-Reliance Begins All Successful Projects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Stephen WebberIt only takes a moment, but it makes all the difference. Before you begin your next project, stop to ask your deepest self how you define the scope of this new task. The difference is one of inspiration and guidance. We all have this deepest self, and most of us are lucky to have had ...
Views: 1210(3 votes) - Why Can't We Change, How Comfort Keeps Us From Success - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Harlan GoergerIt's November and soon Christmas, a New Year and everyone will be talking about resolutions, goals and how 2010 will be even better than ever. All we have to do is set our specific goals, have a plan and execute! Wait a minute! That is what was done last year and the year before! My ...
Views: 2941(6 votes) - If Everything is Important, Nothing is Important - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Sara CaputoIf Everything is Important, then Nothing is Important… I love the phrase “If everything is important, then nothing is important”. I have no idea who said it or where it came from, but I’m sure I read it somewhere at some point, and I use it a lot. There is something about it that is so ...
Views: 6477(2 votes) - Procrastination - the Killer of Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tracey BurchardFace it, we all put things off. We leave the hard stuff till last and hope that it somehow gets dropped off our "to do" list. We find other things to do that are "more important." It's just amazing how many "emergencies" can pop up to lead us away from taking the action we need towards our ...
Views: 2326(6 votes) - Don’t Wait Until You Have the Perfect Plan, Take Immediate Action Now. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHave you ever felt so strongly about something that you were willing to do anything in order to reach your goal? Even though there were barriers, you knew this was right for you and nothing was going to stop you. Obstacles you previously avoided were now challenges you were ready to take on and ...
Views: 2353(4 votes) - The 12 Dysfunctional Personal Productivity Personalities! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Laura StackEveryone has a productivity personality. It’s the collection of strengths, weaknesses, and day-to-day habits that come together to determine how a person works best. I’ve written often about how important it is to get a handle on your own personal productivity personality, but it’s important ...
Views: 3314(10 votes) - Success takes Planning, Passion and Vision - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderWhen you think of creating a plan, it is good to keep in mind that having a clearly defined vision, along with a healthy dose of passion, almost always guarantees success. There is a lot to be said about the saying “Begin With the End Result in Mind.” One of the keys to inviting more of ...
Views: 1751(5 votes) - Five Ways to Bring Fun and Humor to the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaBob Pike, author of "The Fun Minute Manager" , explains that bosses need to lighten up and that they should strive to create an office culture that is fun and enjoyable. He adds that bringing fun into the workplace reduces employee turnover, increases creativity and innovation, makes employees ...
Views: 5991(2 votes) - How to LEAP in Life! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever wished you could just stand out above the crowd? Wished that you could be someone extraordinary or do something extraordinary, which will inspire others? Yearning for something that will give you the edge in your performance, something that will help you to be recognised by ...
Views: 1219(7 votes) - How Much Do You Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Dawn AngierWe all do it—at least some of the time. We put off doing things we need or want to get done. Heck, I even wanted to put off writing this article. As I write this, the sun's shining and the wind is a perfect 10-12 knots out of the south. My boat is tied up in her slip while I sit here ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Balance Your Life: S.O.F.T.E.N. the Superwoman Within - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Pat MathewsWe all know a few “superwomen”… the ones who are successful business owners, active in kid’s school activities, cook a marvelous healthy dinner every evening, volunteer for a local non-profit, keep a perfect house and always look and feel terrific when out with their significant. (Whew! I got ...
Views: 905(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Prevent Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonBecoming an entrepreneur has many benefits. It allows us to make a living doing something we enjoy. It gives us more freedom and flexibility than working for someone else. And it allows for unlimited earning potential. And yet many entrepreneurs have second thoughts about the path they're ...
Views: 2045 - Work Harder - Not Smarter! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Willie HortonI know, I bet you that you think the title of this article is the wrong way around - but, unfortunately, that's how the vast majority of so-called "normal" people approach their daily routine. A recent survey of US employees by Gallup found that 74% of people don't like their work or workplace - ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Tackle That Pile of Paperwork - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know how you can have a stack of papers piling up on the corner of your desk? You see it there every day. You dread dealing with it. Maybe even try to ignore it, yet when you are on the phone, it distracts you. You can’t help but take a peak. Maybe even pick up a piece of it, thinking ...
Views: 1671(3 votes) - Presto! Project is Done! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know that big project (or presentation or proposal) that’s due in two weeks? The one you haven’t started yet? I know. I know. You’ve been meaning to do it. But it’s going to take HOURS and there are so many other things to do. You just haven’t had any big chunks of time to devote to ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - Seven Ways We Got To Be Fourteen Years Old - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Dawn AngierSuccess Networks International was launched on January 1st of 1996. In the course of the last fourteen years, we've done many things wrong. We've tried things that didn't work and sometimes stayed with them longer than we should have. We've missed opportunities and were slow to take ...
Views: 1003(4 votes) - Learn To Overcome Obstacles And Achieve Your Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Daniel HerznerAre you completely committed to discovering how to succeed in life and business? Ask that question of a large group of people and I'm sure each one of them will tell you they're completely committed to living a successful, more fulfilled life. After all, who doesn't want more out of life, ...
Views: 2242(2 votes) - Your Power Living Life List (PLLL): How to Start - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadOver the past 30 plus years, I have had the privilege of working with a great many people from all walks of life. Despite the wide range of demographics I could categorize them all by saying every one of them would have benefited from establishing their own PLLL. Life is a journey, not unlike ...
Views: 1007(3 votes) - Think Twice- Act Once - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI stole this from the carpenters; "measure twice, cut once". Thanks guys. The longer I work on a project; there is always something that comes to the top to make my understanding and grasp of the subject better and better. This section is one of those improvements. Before And After If ...
Views: 4442(3 votes) - Successful People are Drivers, Not Passengers. Become a Driver - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhen Donald Trump walks into his office, do you think he is a driver or a passenger? You do not even have to know what the terms means to know the answer; he's a driver. He is a successful person, do you think he got there being passive and sitting back, like a passenger, or do you think he ...
Views: 1441(3 votes) - Remember, If You Lay Down in Front of a Door… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadYou can’t blame people for using you as a doormat. What does this possibly have to do with increasing your productivity, accomplishing more and moving closer to reaching your goals? People generally start off with good intentions. They want to use their time wisely, they want to get as much ...
Views: 1224(3 votes) - Power Time Management Irrefutables - The Five W's - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhat? What are the 5 to 10 absolutely necessary activities that you have to do to ensure your success and happiness? Those are going to be your Power Time Management Irrefutables. You have to be serious and you have to be brutally honest with your self. Fudging this list is sabotaging all of ...
Views: 1967(2 votes) - From a Humble Beginning- A Time Management Irrefutable Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIt was a Saturday morning in May when I realized that I was not as smart as I thought I was. This happened about 35 years ago but it is as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday. I was operating one of my franchise organizations and this franchise was in the Lawn Care industry. In this ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Learn How To Break Up Large Tasks And Get Them Done - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadFirst, so there are no surprises, there is no secret formula to breaking up large tasks, you just do it. The fact we are here is the biggest step you will make in this area. Large overpowering tasks are just a collection of many smaller jobs all joined together. Start thinking like this and ...
Views: 4933(3 votes) - Learn How Successful People Get Ahead of the Curve - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIf you can get ahead of the curve, you are well on your way to becoming successful. I’m using the term successful to cover a lot of things we would like to be; happier, richer, less stressed out, thinner or fatter. The list is endless. You can decide what constitutes successful for yourself. ...
Views: 3244(2 votes) - Increasing Your Productivity- How to Get Started - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadThe fact that you are here is a good start. The fact that you are here indicates that there is a search on, from you, to explore and find a way to better yourself and to get better results. My position in this area has always been a two-pronged approach, to start with. Get Control of Your ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Have a Do Not Do List - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIncreasing your productivity hinges on your ability to not keep making the same mistakes over and over again. The people who learn from their past mistakes are the people who will move forward much quicker than those who do not. There is a saying, “If you do not learn from History, you will be ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Get Better Production by Following Theses Two Maximizers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI specialize in Time Management and Productivity Maximization. It would only be fair to say that dealing with Time management issues is easier than production issues. The main reason is that when you are dealing with time, the concerns are the same for everyone. When you develop a way for ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Better Productivity Is All About Getting Your Head Straight - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadHave you ever see the Paul Newman movie Cool Hand Luke? There are a number of scenes where the Sheriff tells Paul Newman, the prisoner who keeps escaping, that he has to get his head straight, so he will stop escaping. I made this connection, as tenuous as it may be with almost all of my ...
Views: 1694(3 votes) - Better Productivity is about Locking and Rocking - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan Beckstead“I’m sorry I didn’t have time to get to your order today“. There is not a person on the face of the earth that has not heard that from someone in their lifetime. It’s a classic excuse. Unfortunately it’s absolutely false. The person who just told you they did not have your order ready when ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - The Next 35 Days of Business …Kick Your Competitive Self Into Gear! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah GardnerWith the holiday season fast approaching, many companies think they have plenty of time to conduct business before year end. Some people feel the holiday time is expected to be slow, so they deliberately slow down their work load and their connection time with customers, prospects and vendors. ...
Views: 823(2 votes) - What To Do When You Just Can't Concentrate - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Karen ScharfMy email in-box is jam packed, I have several calls from sales people that I haven't returned yet, my desk is a mess, and I'm finding it very hard to concentrate. What in the world is going on here! Well, for starters, my friend Chris is undergoing her second brain surgery today (a 7 hour ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Procrastination: Overcome it with EFT - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Mohammad ArnousIf you suffer from procrastination, then you are probably familiar with its effects. And you are also familiar with the "why did I leave this til the last minute" feeling. You might have promised yourself that, next time, you will not put off such important tasks again. But, later on, you find ...
Views: 2196(3 votes) - Please read this... It will mean a lot to me. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Now, why do you think this means a lot to me? Take a moment and think about it. What got you to start reading this? If you don't read "every" post, what got you to start reading this time? Was it simply because I ...
Views: 2835(26 votes) - "How to Market on Facebook and not look Stupid" - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Karen MonasinghFacebook is far by nunn the most phenomenal networking platform and according to Alexa it out ranked Youtube & Yahoo in September 2009 sitting right behind Google. People all over the universe are connecting on Facebook to meet and socialize with people. If you are among the smart marketers ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Faizal NisarIf you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Working from Home Successfully – 10 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jane CarltonMore and more people are working from home these days. Either because they are tired of the 9-5 grind and have chosen to start a new venture, or because they have been laid off from their regular job, or just because they wish to make extra money to supplement their income. Whatever the ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Stop Sending E mails - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickWant to boost productivity and morale? Save time and improve relationships? Stop sending emails. How did we ever survive without it? A real time saver. For some things. For others – a real time zapper. Just imagine….or maybe you don’t even have to imagine…it happens to many people every ...
Views: 1289(5 votes) - Are You Losing Your Marbles? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickMy friend and former colleague (UD 1996), Brooke Packard Blanchard, sent me this story. We don’t know the author. If you do, please let me know. I would love to give him or her the proper credit. The story may make you sad at first. But put the wise words to work and it will serve to boost ...
Views: 2588(3 votes) - You? A Bottleneck? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickThis is a true story – heard every day – from all walks of life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty. Jane could be a co- worker, student, direct report, family member – actually anyone in your life. In this version – she is a customer service rep trying to keep ...
Views: 1466(3 votes) - Stop Procrastinating Now! Invoke Action to Make a Creative Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jason CooperIt is natural to be lazy - something that most of us can attest to. Once we are set free from the womb we immediately wish to submerge ourselves in sleep. Upon reaching adulthood we long to be totally at leisure, as it brings with it pleasure, because we are completely free from ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - Two Key Business Principles For Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from David SamuelThe first key principle in business success is knowing who you are dealing with, and who you are, a smart person or a foolish person. The difference between a smart person and a foolish person is that when a foolish person is foolish, he thinks he is smart, when a smart person is foolish, he ...
Views: 2022(6 votes) - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's ...
Views: 1750(4 votes) - Manage Your Actions and You’ll Free Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise Caron-QuinnIn a recent Wall Street Journal article we’re told of the development of a new type of drug designed to battle biology. This pharmaceutical agent is growing in popularity for it assists sleep-deprived individuals to remain awake, less groggy and supposedly more productive. The desire for ...
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