As a leader, do you focus most of your time on growing future leaders…or micromanaging your team? A productive leader understands that one of their most valuable activities is developing the people they lead. When you spend time training and developing your team, you empower them to manage themselves. Micromanagers waste time running from one … Continue reading “Why a productive leader is more effective than a micromanager”

Do you know where you’re going? If you often find yourself getting lost—bouncing from idea to idea—and struggling to focus, you may have a vision problem. I’m not talking about needing glasses…I’m talking about setting clear goals. A vision acts as a map, guiding your life in the right direction. It serves as a powerful … Continue reading “Why having a vision gives you direction and improves your focus”

What do you do with all those ideas swirling around in your head? Leaving them in your mind will reduce your ability to focus on your daily tasks. Yet, you don’t want to simply forget about them either. I recommend creating what I call a “Perhaps list” to give your creative thoughts a temporary home. … Continue reading “Put your creative ideas on a “perhaps list” and stay focused.”

Are you overwhelmed with constant interruptions from coworkers demanding your attention? The solution may be as simple as transitioning from the Culture of Now to the Culture of When. I was recently interviewed by Dave Stachowiak on his podcast show, Coaching for Leaders. One of the topics we discussed is how today’s society is addicted to the … Continue reading “How to transition from the Culture of Now to the Culture of When”

Is your child paying the costs of switchtasking? Most of us now know that switchtasking—commonly referred to as multitasking—isn’t good for our productivity at work. That’s wonderful news! However, are you aware that your children are most likely exposed to switchtasking, too? During a recent interview on ABC News in Philadelphia, I talked about how many students … Continue reading “Why your child may be paying the costs of switchtasking”