In a world that’s addicted to the hustle mentality of “go, go, go,” we must learn to leave ourselves buffer space between appointments for our sanity AND productivity. A buffer—just a few minutes without any commitments—is essential to managing a successful schedule. It gives you time to process and recharge! Is your office environment one … Continue reading “How to use buffer space in your calendar”
Tag: Productivity
How to give productivity a purpose
Productivity without purpose is meaningless—essentially you’re busy wasting time. I value my time immensely, as I’m sure you do, too! So, how do you add purpose to your productivity? Simple! Define your terms of victory each week. One of mine is to change someone’s life. I’m on my way to do that now by speaking … Continue reading “How to give productivity a purpose”
Why music at work should be a choice
Is music at work productive—or a distraction? I’m about to go on stage to speak to the New Jersey Credit Union League about the Myth of Multitasking, and this is a common question I hear when discussing this topic. The answer comes down to whether or not it causes a switch for that person—which we … Continue reading “Why music at work should be a choice”
How to make meetings matter
Raise your hand if you’re tired of unproductive meetings. If you raised your hand—yes, even mentally—then I’ve got a secret to share with you. One simple question: “What action am I going to take as a result of what happened at this meeting?” Meetings are only as valuable as the action that we take upon … Continue reading “How to make meetings matter”
How to move on from a mistake
Mistakes can make us feel like a failure—our time, energy and even money wasted. It doesn’t HAVE to be that way, though! By asking yourself, “What lesson did I learn from this experience?” you can turn a failure into a success. If your office could use more guidance on time management, productivity, and leadership, consider … Continue reading “How to move on from a mistake”