“You’re not important.” Ouch. You’d never say something like that to a friend or colleague…right? Yet, when you switchtask on someone, that’s exactly what you’re saying with your attention and body language. Each time you do this, you damage your relationship. During a recent interview with Maverick Levy on The Best of the Best Podcast show, I … Continue reading “How switchtasking on a person damages your relationship”

Want to manage your time better? Try putting your phone down. In this clip from my interview with ABC affiliate WSB-TV in Atlanta, I share a shocking statistic. The average person picks up their phone to check emails and messages TEN times every hour. That leads to a significant amount of time lost to switchtasking. If you … Continue reading “How to manage your time better by putting down your phone”

Do you love seeing other people succeed? Do you love serving others by helping them meet their goals? If you’ve ever helped someone—especially when there was nothing in it for you—then you have one of the best traits of a productive leader. By supporting those around you in a selfless way, you create an environment … Continue reading “We are best served when we serve others”

Is working from home blurring the lines between your job and your family? While there are countless benefits to working remotely, one downside is the havoc it can wreak on your work-life rhythm. The good news is there’s a solution and it’s easy to implement. Below is a quick summary of the steps needed to … Continue reading “How to find a healthy work-life rhythm when working remotely”

Does the idea of working for one interruption-free hour seem impossible? Passive interruptions, those that are created by others, are a common cause behind why people switchtask. After all, it’s difficult NOT to attempt switching between tasks when you’re constantly getting interrupted. In your mind, it’s the only way to “get it all done.” Right? … Continue reading “Focus on your most valuable activity at the optimal time”