Priorities

Great Advice on Where to Spend Your Time

“You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” My former CEO shared that message with our group during a company wide presentation. We were going through a huge acquisition with an aggressive timeline to meet and she could see the stress that the organization was under to deliver on time. She wanted to make sure we focused on only what was absolutely necessary to get done. I have shared that same message with clients when they are overwhelmed and…
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Don’t Let Your Perfection Take Over

Let’s be honest, being perfect isn’t worth your time. The extra time that you could take to make something perfect is most likely not going to make much of a difference. If this is you, then you spend time doing the extra work to make others happy, avoid criticism, and because you are trying to meet someone’s unrealistic expectations. What if I gave you a permission slip on the project you are working on and said just do what is…
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What Would You Do With Additional Time Each Day?

If I took a poll right now and asked leaders to share what their biggest challenge is, I bet lack of time would be near the top of the list. If I asked them what is taking up all of their time, I might hear too many meetings, bigger workload, less resources and very little time to think. Everyone gets the same 24 hours each day so how do some make it work, while others struggle? How do you want to be perceived?…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q&A – 4/16/18

Client Question: “I am busy from the moment I get up until I fall asleep at night. I know that I am not taking good care of myself and not setting a good example for my kids or my team. There is just so much to do and my manager told me that I need to slow down or I am going to burn out.” Unfortunately being busy has been seen as a good thing for so many especially in a…
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It’s Time To Write It All Down Now!

I was working with a client yesterday who had so much on his plate that he didn’t even know where to start. He started sharing all the things that he needed to do and the list was long. He spoke about the pressure to get everything done. It brought back many memories for me of my own situations not so long ago. I used to call it “being on the merry go round that never stops long enough for me…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q&A – 2/12/18

Client Question: “I want to be a really good leader for my team. There is so much to do and so little time that I am struggling to get it all done. Are there things that I can do to manage my time better?” Time is the ultimate constraint that we have in our lives. There is only so much of it and it really requires us to focus on the right things. The to do list will always…
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5 Ways to Create More Time in Your Day and Your Life

During this week of Thanksgiving here in the US, many people will be driving or flying to visit family. It is an opportunity to take a few days off and recharge your batteries. Looking back over the year, how have you been spending your time? Are you spending your time on the most valuable things? Are you doing things that make you happy? Are you spending all of your time on work and not taking time for yourself, family and…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q & A – 11/13/17

Client Question: “I am a new leader and I have so many things on my to do list that I don’t even know where to begin. How can I prioritize better?” This is a common challenge that many leaders are facing today. You have more work to do and there are less people to get it done. Let’s start with your to do list. It is great that you have one so that you don’t forget anything. What if…
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Are You Spending Your Time in the Best Way?

Lately I have been taking a more serious look at the things that I have on my plate and asking if those are things I should be doing? There is only so much time that each day and spending time on the things that aren’t adding value is not a good use of the time. But if you are really trying to accomplish the goals that you have set for this year, then it is time to review the non-value…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q&A – 7/3/17

Client Question: “I can’t seem to get everything done. The to do list between work and home just keeps getting bigger. How can I accomplish more?” One of the first things to do in this situation is to look at how you are spending your time. Are you focusing on what you need to focus on? Are you spending more time than you should on social media, watching TV or Netflix? It is so easy to get sucked into…
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Mastering the Art of Personal Branding: Building an Authentic Image

Many of your peers have great experiences, skills and knowledge that might be similar to yours, so what makes you different? How do you add value? What makes you unique? Everyone has to figure out this answer for themselves. Being able to articulate your brand through conversations and actions can make a big difference with people who can have an influence on your career. What is your personal brand? I love to ask clients to describe their personal brand at…
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Managerial Alignment Makes All The Difference For Your Success

I have had several conversations this week on the importance of aligning with managers and stakeholders. It seems like common sense, but in the day to day of getting stuff done, it is something that may be forgotten. When I ask them about it, they usually think that their manager “probably” knows what they are doing, but they aren’t sure. It is important to always consider whether you have done it or need to do it. This is a type…
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Making a Big Impact on Your Team

Have you stopped to consider what type of impact you are making as a leader? There may be big things that you have done to support a team member or on a project, but most of the time it is how you show up in the little moments that count. These are the moments that team members remember forever. Here are some ways that leaders show up that make a difference: There are hundreds of examples that I could have…
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