What? When? Where? “I [was] always having piles of unfinished work thinking I was going to do it later…finally I started to find the home for everything. Processing is key. Dave Crenshaw has this calm and clear way to explain that is even relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you so much for this eye-opener.” This is … Continue reading “How three processing questions can save you hours of time”
How to grab people’s attention using storytelling architecture
“I feel like no one is paying attention to me. What am I doing wrong?” We live in a fast-paced world with hundreds of bids for our attention every second. It’s more difficult than ever to get people to focus and listen to you. Whether it’s in a meeting, on social media, or even an … Continue reading “How to grab people’s attention using storytelling architecture”
True productivity is about working fewer hours to get more done
“No matter how many hours I work, it never seems to be enough!” Our society glorifies being a workaholic and the “hustle” culture—in other words: working long hours. But is that true productivity? Consider a dictionary definition of productivity for a moment: “effectiveness of effort in terms of rate of output per unit of input.” … Continue reading “True productivity is about working fewer hours to get more done”
Lasting change begins with a committment to self-improvement
“I know I need to make a change. I just don’t know how to make it stick.” Just like New Year’s resolutions, change is often met with enthusiasm that is short-lived. Few manage to make the changes last for good. Why? They’re often focused on quick-fix solutions, rather than a long-term commitment. I’d like to … Continue reading “Lasting change begins with a committment to self-improvement”
Why notifications break down your focus and productivity
PING! Your focus has been interrupted. A new email just popped into your inbox. Your curiosity pulls you to check your email, which leads to you responding to a non-urgent email. When you do return to your previous task, you struggle to remember where you were and start again. This continuous attack on your focus—time … Continue reading “Why notifications break down your focus and productivity”
