Where there are too many options, chaos ensues. While in Paris recently, the Place Charles de Gaulle beneath the Arc de Triomphe caught my attention. The roundabout is known for the chaotic traffic due to the 12 different directions you can go once inside. It’s the perfect metaphor of a clock, with the 12 different points, and … Continue reading “Why scheduling time for your Most Valuable Activities keeps chaos at bay”
Tag: Time Management
How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus
“That’s a great idea!” A great idea is the seed of every successful business on Earth. It can also be a very enticing distraction that breaks down your focus. While at a speaking engagement in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of meeting Dakota Hanshew. This young man, at only 23 … Continue reading “How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus”
Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus
“Can I ask you a quick question?” Recently, I spoke to the incredible LinkedIn Learning team in Dublin, about the Myth of Multitasking. I talk about the “Dreaded Double Q,” and how it encourages the Culture of Vultures. A vulture swoops about, waiting for an opening to drop in and take a bite of a … Continue reading “Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus”
How using a buffer in your schedule helps you stay on time
“I’m sorry for being late. I missed the train.” I’m here in Zurich, Switzerland, at the Zurich Main Train Station, and it reminded me of an important part of my time management system. When you travel, it’s common to add a little buffer time so that you don’t miss the train or plane. After … Continue reading “How using a buffer in your schedule helps you stay on time”
Why switchtasking is costing you hours of lost time
What price are you paying for your switchtasking? The currency is time. I recently spoke at an event for Abrigo about how multitasking disrupts growth. Imagine this: you’re at your desk, focused on a project, when your phone rings. You stop and switch your focus to the conversation with a coworker. After that … Continue reading “Why switchtasking is costing you hours of lost time”
