I just finished an interview with Matt Halloran for his Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, and he asked me a question that I get often. “What do I think of the to-do list?” and my answer surprised him, as it often does with most people. I explained that I am an advocate AGAINST the “to-do list” as it is lacking an … Continue reading “Why the to-do list fails and the calendar prevails”
Why you should stop using a to-do list
Many people still use a to-do list, yet it’s not the most productive way to deal with tasks. Why? Because it’s missing a clear WHEN or timeline. The calendar is a far more effective tool. Schedule tasks into your calendar and make a commitment about WHEN they’ll get done. Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Time to learn more about time … Continue reading “Why you should stop using a to-do list”
How a small Oasis of fun impacts productivity
I recently spoke in Salt Lake City to the Entrepreneur’s Organization for EO Alchemy about the Power of Having Fun and how taking small breaks for something fun can dramatically increase your performance during the day. These little breaks are what I call an Oasis, and they’re critical to improving your productivity. As an example … Continue reading “How a small Oasis of fun impacts productivity”
Why demonstration is a powerful training tool
Verbal training does have value, but first we must set an example. Demonstrate what to do both at full speed, and then again, explaining what you do as you do it. Demonstration is powerful because it engages multiple senses. It also allows the learner to see a fully-connected system in action. Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker to learn more about booking Dave … Continue reading “Why demonstration is a powerful training tool”
Why repetition in training is critical to success
I’m here at the LinkedIn Learning studio where we just finished filming two new fields, and an update to the course, Discovering Your Strengths. Right now, I want to talk to you about the nature training and how a big problem in the corporate environment is the fear of repetition. The problem is that repetition … Continue reading “Why repetition in training is critical to success”