Treat a big goal like a Kit-Kat bar. Break off one piece. Take a bite. Then repeat! It’s less overwhelming, much more satisfying, and keeps the motivation on a roll. Which small bite are you chewing on this week? Dave’s courses are on LinkedIn Learning and offer guidance on improving your time management, productivity, focus, … Continue reading “Break a big goal into bite-sized steps to maintain motivation”
Why your Most Valuable Activities help to avoid switchtasking
“Fewer things done better.” – Jeff Weiner, Executive Chairman, LinkedIn. What is the most valuable thing you do for your company? This past January, I spoke to the incredible LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning team in Dublin, Ireland on ways to combat the habit of switchtasking—my word for multitasking. Are you wondering how the above question … Continue reading “Why your Most Valuable Activities help to avoid switchtasking”
Why a small action every day leads to lasting change
Goals are overrated. Lasting change is driven by a commitment to ACTION. I’m not saying goals don’t matter…they do. A big goal can give you some initial motivation and put you on the right path. The key to a big change is in the many, small victories achieved by taking action. I cover this concept … Continue reading “Why a small action every day leads to lasting change”
How a productive mindset helps with learning opportunities
“I get motivated when I’m at a conference, but after it’s over nothing really changes. What am I doing wrong?” Mindset is everything. In this case, a productive mindset is to enter every conference, or any learning opportunity, with your focus on action. Here are a few quick ways you can shift from passively listening … Continue reading “How a productive mindset helps with learning opportunities”
Why you should avoid these three side effects of switchtasking
One. Thing. At. A. Time. When you try to tackle multiple tasks that require attention at one time, you’re switchtasking. Switchtasking isn’t something our brains are capable of processing effectively. Therefore, we end up these three adverse side effects—or costs—as a result: Loss of time Decreased quality of work Increased stress levels Think of a … Continue reading “Why you should avoid these three side effects of switchtasking”
