“Another meeting?? My entire day is meetings!” Sound familiar? There’s nothing more frustrating, and unproductive, than unnecessary meetings. Yet, we’ve all sat through at least one—or hundreds. As a leader, it’s your job to make a meeting productive, and it starts with determining IF a meeting is necessary. The next time you’re tempted to schedule … Continue reading “How to quickly determine if a meeting is necessary”

What’s the difference between a goal and a wish? Wishes lack an action plan. If you really want to achieve something, COMMIT to it. Break your goal into bite-size actions that you can take during your workweek. This way, you’ll be taking steps towards your goal every day, rather than daydreaming about it. Bonus: You’ll be … Continue reading “Goals without a plan are just wishes”

Have you ever made an incorrect assumption? I think it’s safe to say we’ve all made assumptions that ended up being wrong. As a leader, playing the guessing game can lead to frustration and failure. Instead, focus on actions and results. Start with clearly communicating the result you desire from your team. Productive communication is … Continue reading “Avoid assumptions. Instead, focus on action and results.”

The best leaders understand the power when you nurture people. To be a productive leader, don’t just manage. Encourage their strengths. Train your team to be leaders themselves. Have you ever worked under a great leader like this? I’d love to hear how it affected your own growth. When work has meaning, focus and productivity … Continue reading “True leaders nurture the potential they see in others”

When is your next vacation? If you don’t have an answer, it may be time to schedule one. If you’re worried about getting behind on work, then a vacation is even MORE important, not less. Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of your vacation, while still remaining on schedule at … Continue reading “How to prepare for your vacation to maintain productivity”