Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a mindset. I’ve seen customer service reps inspire their entire company to do better. The mindset of a productive leader is about inspiring others to take action and grow. A great leader knows how to set their ego aside and focus on helping their team. They understand how to listen and … Continue reading “Why your mindset is the key to productive leadership”

Your ability to focus comes down to three principles: Space, mind, and time. My course, Time Management Fundamentals, is a top ten course for LinkedIn Learning Instructors, and it’s FREE through Oct 15th. In it, I encourage learners to consider these questions: 1. How efficient is your physical workspace? Most people have too many gathering points. Is your … Continue reading “How to apply three principles to improve your focus”

Wow. That’s terrible advice. I’ve seen some version of this image making its way around social media. It seems like it should be true—but it isn’t. Hard work is essential, but it must be the right kind of hard work. The most successful people I know—speaking both professionally AND personally—often do the OPPOSITE of everything this image tells … Continue reading “Avoid falling for this popular, yet terrible, advice.”

Procrastinating can be a good thing. You read that right! Procrastination can help you be MORE productive when used correctly. I’m talking about something I call “positive procrastination.” The simple definition: A commitment to get things done in the future—rather than right now. Why is this helpful? It frees up more time for you today. … Continue reading “How procrastinating can be a good thing for productivity”

Your way of doing things doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective. In fact, the expectation of perfection will only slow you down. The goal is to build a system that can grow with you. You can use a proven system—sometimes called a process—or create one from scratch. Just don’t be afraid to make … Continue reading “A perfect system doesn’t exist–only the next draft.”