Jerry Seinfeld inspires me to be a better speaker. As a speaker, many may be surprised to learn that my favorite conferences to attend aren’t conferences at all. For me, my favorite source of inspiration to become a better speaker is a good comedy show! Now, we all know I’m not a comedian, although I … Continue reading “Why Seinfeld is a source of inspiration in my career as a speaker”
Category: Myth of Multitasking
Why multitasking aggravates the stress related to change management
“I don’t have time to deal with all these new changes!” The human brain is hard-wired to resist change, so it’s no surprise that change at the office can be stressful. Change can create panic and a feeling of being overwhelmed, which then kicks our “fight or flight” instinct into high gear. I spoke recently … Continue reading “Why multitasking aggravates the stress related to change management”
Why planning must come before scheduling for optimal productivity
Aren’t planning and scheduling the same thing? The words “planning” and “scheduling” are often used interchangeably, as if both have the same meaning or intention. The problem is they’re not the same, although they do go hand in hand. While speaking at an event in Phoenix, I had a chance to meet up with a … Continue reading “Why planning must come before scheduling for optimal productivity”
How working long hours can be unproductive
Can “hard work” become unproductive? What do you think? A strong work ethic is often a strength…until you work long hours to “get it all done,” no matter how long “it” takes. Then it becomes a liability. This mentality misses an opportunity to uncover hidden productivity gains. I recently spoke to over 1100 project managers … Continue reading “How working long hours can be unproductive”
How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity
“I’m working over eighty-hours a week, yet I’m still behind on my work!” While consulting with a client on becoming more productive, I stumbled on to his hidden secret, which was costing him hours every week! Now, this may upset some people, but I’ve found that if you’re working more than sixty hours a week … Continue reading “How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity”
