“How can I focus without walls around me?” The perils of an open office! I’m here in Zurich, Switzerland, speaking to executives from a pharmaceutical company. Weeks before the event, I asked them: “What is the most common cause of interruptions in your day?” They mentioned emails, meetings, and instant messages, of course. Yet, the … Continue reading “How to stay focused and productive in an open office environment”
Category: Podcast
Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective
“I’m buried in tasks! What should be my priority?” If prioritization is a struggle for you, I’d love to share a helpful tip! I’m here in this beautiful auditorium, in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I just finished speaking about” The Myth of Multitasking” to Rowen University. Rowan is a public research and medical campus. They’re training … Continue reading “Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective”
Why simple principles can give you big results
Simple principles can give you big results. When I met up with one of my past coaching clients, Greg Gurev, I was reminded of this idea. Greg is the Founder and CEO of MySherpa an IT service provider in the Philadelphia area. I was able to reconnect with him while I was in town … Continue reading “Why simple principles can give you big results”
Why you need to get away from the desert mentality
“I’m going to travel when I retire…” is a sign that you live in a WISH culture and struggle with the desert mentality. The WISH culture is WHEN you spend your life working continuously with minimal breaks. You’re always dreaming of the future when you can rest. The interim is what I call the “desert.” … Continue reading “Why you need to get away from the desert mentality”
How a 2% increase in productivity leads to a week of extra time
In the past ten years, I’ve uncovered about two years of extra time. I promise that’s not an exaggeration. I’ve been able to use those “bonus years” to write more, read more, relax more, and spend more time with my family. You can free of this kind of time, too, with minimal effort. A simple … Continue reading “How a 2% increase in productivity leads to a week of extra time”