My last blog told you to shorten your “to do” list. And now I am suggesting that you add “nothing” to your calendar??? Originally this blog was going to be called “The Importance of Reflection, ” but I decided the new title might get your attention better. Here is what I am specifically suggesting: *Block thirty minutes of time now for doing nothing each day. I don’t mean … [Read more...] about Add “Nothing” to Your Calendar
Leadership
Focus Your “To Do” List
You have way too much to do – and your “to do” list probably reflects that. Here are a few tips to provide some FOCUS to that “to do” list. First, ask yourself “What is the most important thing for me to focus on during the next three months?” Then write that in CAPS at the top of your “to do” list every day. This will help make sure that you are focusing on at least one … [Read more...] about Focus Your “To Do” List
Implementing Almost Impossible Goals
The implementation of traditional Attainable goals is straightforward. By definition, you figure out how you are going to accomplish the goal while you are setting it. Usually this means that there has been a certain process you have been using in the past that you are making some incremental improvements to. Based on your projections of how well those improvements are … [Read more...] about Implementing Almost Impossible Goals
A Leader’s Focus
You are remarkably busy. Everyone is. But you are a leader and you need to stay focused. There are thousands of things to do and it is very easy to let your focus roam to the immediate urgencies of the moment. These urgencies are important, but don’t let them distract you. You need to keep your focus on the long term, while paying attention to immediate issues. If there … [Read more...] about A Leader’s Focus
The Timing is Never Right to Lead Change
Do it anyway. You know that things need to change in your organization. You are either wasting money or opportunities. Or you keep doing the same things over and over again while people expect a different result (Definition of Insanity attributed to Einstein). Something has to change! But the timing is not right. Either you don’t have the right big boss or if you are the … [Read more...] about The Timing is Never Right to Lead Change