Are vacations more stressful than relaxing for you? You’re not alone. Thankfully, there’s a better way. Enjoy your vacation by following this simple system: 1. Commit to your vacation well in advance. 2. Schedule buffer days before and after your vacation. 3. Use the buffer time to process your gathering points (as discussed in my … Continue reading “Why a buffer day helps you enjoy stress-free vacations”

You can’t focus if you don’t know what you should be focused on. Choosing the RIGHT focus begins with answering one question: “What is most valuable to me?” Websites, videos, and social media content use keywords to attract the right people. Did you know you can do the same for yourself? You can use PERSONAL … Continue reading “How to determine the right focus by using personal keywords”

What makes a leader productive? It’s about more than just management. The very best leaders do one thing consistently: They develop future leaders. That’s right. It’s not just about delegating tasks and following up on accountability with your team. That’s part of it, sure. It’s just not the most important part. Developing leadership should be … Continue reading “True leadership is about developing future leaders”

Is it time to file for bankruptcy? I’m talking about a special kind of bankruptcy that has helped my clients with one issue: Email. Do you cringe at the thought of your own inbox? Thousands of requests for your attention can pile higher than the Empire State Building. Maybe the phrase “buried alive” even comes … Continue reading “How filing bankruptcy helps you deal with email overload”

Are “quick questions” interrupting your focus? Close your door, mute your phone, and try this instead… 1. Open your calendar. 2. Schedule recurring meetings with individual team members. 3. Train your team to save “quick questions” until these one-to-one meetings. 4. Clarify that true emergencies are acceptable interruptions, while everything else can wait. That’s the … Continue reading “Regular one-to-one meetings can reduce interruptions and improve focus”