“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”
Tag: Productivity
How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity
“I’m working over eighty-hours a week, yet I’m still behind on my work!” While consulting with a client on becoming more productive, I stumbled on to his hidden secret, which was costing him hours every week! Now, this may upset some people, but I’ve found that if you’re working more than sixty hours a week … Continue reading “How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity”
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 stay fit when traveling for business
Are traveling and small spaces keeping you from a workout? Well, this one can be done in a prison cell! Exercise is essential to staying productive and happy, yet we often find reasons to avoid it. A common excuse is “I travel too much,” so I want to share a great routine with you. I’m … Continue reading “How to stay fit when traveling for business”
How hard time develops intuitive leadership skills
“He’s got boots on. Watch for a riot.” Reading people is critical to business success. In prison, it’s critical to daily survival. My friend, Coss Marte, developed the intuitive leadership skill the hard way: while doing hard time. He took this negative experience and turned it into a positive, though. His awareness of his surrounding … Continue reading “How hard time develops intuitive leadership skills”