Summer is here, and people are starting to enjoy outdoor activities with their families and friends. Others are traveling and looking for a chance to recharge after working hard since the Christmas holidays. But once we get into August, things will ramp up again as kids return to school and life becomes busy once more. … Continue reading If Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is
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Getting a Bigger Rucksack is Not the Answer
Earlier this week, I read a post from a retired Army general on LinkedIn that contains so much truth. Lieutenant General (Retired) Jeffrey Buchanan wrote the following: “Get a bigger rucksack? A client (and old Army buddy) and I were having a discussion last week about priorities. He said that the problem with some folks … Continue reading Getting a Bigger Rucksack is Not the Answer
New Year’s Resolutions
We are about 18 days away from the new year, and I know many of you are preparing or at least thinking about New Year’s resolutions. I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions; instead, I spend time reviewing and adjusting my short and long-range plans. I started this process back in the '90s … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
False Sense of Urgency
False urgency is a real problem in the workplace, and leaders at all levels need to learn how to identify when tasks are not urgent and, more importantly, avoid frantic and chaotic behaviors while trying to push something as urgent when it is not. I have dealt with this during my 24+ year career, and … Continue reading False Sense of Urgency
Time Management
The time management process is essential if you want to be an effective leader or manager. There are professional events such as meetings, project deadlines, planning sessions, and other important tasks that you need to track. In addition, you also have personal events such as parent/teacher conferences, vacations, grocery shopping, car maintenance, among others. Prioritizing … Continue reading Time Management
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