We live in a world of interruptions. All jobs have a certain number of expected daily attention switches—some more than others! Don’t fight the truth of time. Leave buffer space between appointments to respond to these interruptions, and you’ll get more done than trying to pack your schedule full. Time doesn’t always have to be … Continue reading “Why you should schedule interruptions”
How to give productivity a purpose
Productivity without purpose is meaningless—essentially you’re busy wasting time. I value my time immensely, as I’m sure you do, too! So, how do you add purpose to your productivity? Simple! Define your terms of victory each week. One of mine is to change someone’s life. I’m on my way to do that now by speaking … Continue reading “How to give productivity a purpose”
Why music at work should be a choice
Is music at work productive—or a distraction? I’m about to go on stage to speak to the New Jersey Credit Union League about the Myth of Multitasking, and this is a common question I hear when discussing this topic. The answer comes down to whether or not it causes a switch for that person—which we … Continue reading “Why music at work should be a choice”
How to make meetings matter
Raise your hand if you’re tired of unproductive meetings. If you raised your hand—yes, even mentally—then I’ve got a secret to share with you. One simple question: “What action am I going to take as a result of what happened at this meeting?” Meetings are only as valuable as the action that we take upon … Continue reading “How to make meetings matter”
Why observation improves training
While training, at some point you’re going to want to step back and observe what your team member is doing. This is a bit like taking the training wheels off a bicycle. During observation, make notes, and avoid commenting in the moment. Let someone try their best, then give them specific feedback after they’re done. … Continue reading “Why observation improves training”
