“Aren’t you going to stick around and do some sightseeing?” I get this question often when people find out I leave to go home on the same day as my presentation. For me, it’s an easy answer. I want to go home to my family. They’re my reason why, the drive behind my success, and … Continue reading “Why family is the motivation behind my success”
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Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive
“I’m too busy managing day-to-day issues to have time for strategic planning!” “I’m always busy. So why doesn’t seem like I’m never getting anything DONE?” I was in Phoenix recently, delivering the keynote for a really cool event with the National Pest Management Association on one of my favorite topics, The Myth of Multitasking, and … Continue reading “Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive”
How to start learning to enjoy your life again
“I’m tired of not being able to enjoy my life!” I hear this often from my consulting clients as they struggle with not knowing how to enjoy the moments intended to be fun. They’ve even wondered aloud if they’re a sociopath! Of course, they’re not…they’ve just forgotten HOW to have fun. PMI South Florida brought … Continue reading “How to start learning to enjoy your life again”
Why time blocking makes for a more productive leader
“I’m too busy managing day-to-day issues to have time for strategic planning!” The management side of leadership can be all-consuming, and in order to be productive, you need to set aside time for strategizing and creation, too. My awesome friend, and fellow LinkedIn Learning author, Dorie Clark, offers a fantastic solution to balancing these two sides of leadership. … Continue reading “Why time blocking makes for a more productive leader”
How a stable foundation supports successful business decisions
“I don’t know what to do! What move should I make next?” Planning for your career, and determining your future strategy, can be a daunting task. I’d like to share some helpful advice I received from a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Jenny Blake. Jenny is also the author of the successful book, Pivot: The Only … Continue reading “How a stable foundation supports successful business decisions”