I’m in beautiful Puerto Rico, where I was invited to speak to the Food Industry Association Executives. I’m going to show you a clip from that in just a moment, so hang in there with me. First, I want to share an exercise with you, the same one I did at my speaking event here. … Continue reading “Why you need to stop switchtasking on people”
How a clear vision can motivate your team
We are all motivated by a vision of some kind. When we can imagine a better future, we’re inspired to make that vision come to life. Your people also need a vision. Have you clearly defined it in writing? Create a simple document that helps the team know where you’re going. Learn more about time management at DaveCrenshaw.com/time. … Continue reading “How a clear vision can motivate your team”
How to include spontaneity in your calendar
Patricia, a mother of three and a physician, sent me a great question! How do you avoid being a “slave to the calendar” by allowing time for spontaneity and unexpected interruptions in your schedule? There are two parts to her question, so let’s dive into the most common issue—how to handle unexpected interruptions. Schedule buffer … Continue reading “How to include spontaneity in your calendar”
A peek behind the scenes at LinkedIn Learning
I’m at the LinkedIn Learning studio filming an update to my Time Management Weekly Tips course, and I thought it would be fun to give you a quick peek into what goes on behind the scenes. So many people are involved in the creation of a course! It takes a lot of work to make these videos just right. … Continue reading “A peek behind the scenes at LinkedIn Learning”
Why saying no really means saying yes
Most of us are overcommitted. We think that being busy makes us important, but it just makes us ineffective. Remember this rule: whenever you say yes to one thing, you’re saying no to something else. Learn how to say no more often so you can get more done. Learn more about time management at DaveCrenshaw.com/time.
