I consistently find leaders and professionals across the globe making the same big mistake — they try to squeeze in handling email between their meetings and other tasks. My clients receive an average of 100 emails per day. Each email requires an average of...
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Mindfulness and Resilience: An Intriguing Talk With Anne Grady
I recently spoke with my thoughtful — and hilarious — friend Anne Grady. Anne is an internationally recognized speaker and author. Her latest books are Mind Over Moment and the Mind Over Moment Journal, which focus on how mindfulness can help us...
Overwhelmed? Tips to Regain Control Over Your Work and Life
I’ve been speaking and writing about productivity for the past two decades, and still, like my clients, I have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Because no matter how organized and efficient you are, too much is still too much. But I suggest you take this...
Defining Productivity for a More Productive Life
When people find out I’m a productivity expert, they often ask, “How can I have a more productive life?” They probably expect me to give them a quick solution to boost their productivity at home and at work, so I usually start by sharing my definition of productivity....
Attention Management Tips on Forbes
My latest articles on Forbes relate to issues that are especially relevant now. I wanted to share previews here in case you don’t follow me on the Forbes Leadership Channel. They all contain attention management tips designed to help you be more productive, a more...
A Burnout Recovery Plan to Regain Balance
It's no wonder so many people desperately need a burnout recovery plan. The World Health Organization validated something that all busy professionals know about today's work culture: Burnout is very real. Last year, WHO added burnout to its handbook of medical...
How to Focus on Work During a Global Pandemic
Ever since the country shut down, many leaders I know are finding it increasingly hard to focus on work. I’m thankful that I’ve been practicing attention management for the last decade—a practice that helps me shift my mind to a state best suited to accomplish a...
Now on Forbes! Leadership Strategy & Insights
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been invited to be a contributor to the Forbes Leadership Channel! Twice each month I’ll be sharing insights from my lifelong study of productivity and performance, and my work with executives and teams. You can sign up to...
The 2 Minute Rule to Stop Procrastinating. Do It Right
Updated July 15, 2020 “Stop procrastinating by using the ‘2 minute rule’ of time management.” This is a popular refrain I hear over and over from productivity experts. The problem is that often this “2 minute rule” isn’t used correctly. It makes me imagine...
How to Be Productive Working From Home
It wasn’t too long ago (even though it feels like forever!) that a majority of American workers sat at their office desks and wished they could telecommute instead. The longing was based on a need to reclaim time in their day, and maybe improve their work-life...