Updated September 10, 2021 This is a popular refrain I hear over and over from productivity experts: “Stop procrastinating by using the ‘2 minute rule’ of time management.” The problem is that typically this “2 minute rule” isn’t used correctly. Millions of people are...
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Being Productive in Challenging Times
In many ways, this is a scary time. Being a speaker and trainer, thankfully some of my work has gone virtual. But much of it has been canceled or “postponed until further notice.” I know you’re facing your own challenges, and so I thought I’d share some ways I’m...
The value of workflow management
Guest post by Shawn Thomas Imagine a lake filled with water so clear you can see the bottom, even at a depth of a hundred feet. Once you've taken moment to imagine that incredible scene, consider another, slightly different scene. This time, instead of crystal clear...
What Keeps a New Productivity System From Sticking?
Did this happen to you? You discovered a new productivity system and got excited about its potential to help you accomplish more. You vowed that THIS YEAR would be your "Year of Productivity" and then put your new system into action. Then, a few weeks later, you...
Kaizen for Personal and Team Productivity
Kaizen, according to Dictionary.com, is a noun meaning: a business philosophy or system that is based on making positive changes on a regular basis, as to improve productivity. an approach to one’s personal or social life that focuses on continuous improvement. In...