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Why you should invest in good office equipment to increase productivity

“How can I increase my productivity by 2%?” A couple of weeks ago I shared how increasing your productivity by only 2% can help you recover 40 hours per month. One of the most common questions I got was about my office set up. I’d like to show you a “behind-the-scenes” look at my workspace … Continue reading "Why you should invest in good office equipment to increase productivity"

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How to balance your day by drawing a line in the sand

What’s your line in the sand? No, I don’t mean the “last straw” kind of line. I’m talking about establishing a time budget. First, you determine your “line in the sand” to create your budget. This is a consistent time when you will stop work each day. Mine is 5 p.m. My kids are very … Continue reading "How to balance your day by drawing a line in the sand"

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Why you should stop waiting and focus on your Most Valuable Activities

What are you waiting for? It seems like everyone is stuck in a holding pattern lately…waiting for things to go “back to normal.” You don’t need everything to be perfect in order to take action. In fact, use this to your advantage by getting AHEAD of everyone else. By focusing on your Most Valuable Activities, … Continue reading "Why you should stop waiting and focus on your Most Valuable Activities"

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How to leverage your social media profile to increase sales

Your social media profile is your online reputation. It’s like your digital billboard on one of the busiest highways in the world!   I had a virtual lunch the other day with Gabe Villamizar and he shared this ingenious point of view.   Gabe is an expert in all things sales and marketing, as well … Continue reading "How to leverage your social media profile to increase sales"

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Why a 2% increase in productivity makes a huge difference

“A 2% increase in productivity equals an entire work WEEK every single year!”   While I can finally say my home office is a “perfect productivity environment,” it hasn’t always been this way.   Small, consistent investments to improve the quality of your workspace will pay off in a big way.   Become a productivity … Continue reading "Why a 2% increase in productivity makes a huge difference"

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How to make a personal connection while staying physically isolated

A simple line that creates a personal connection. “I was thinking about you and wondering how you and your family are doing?” This is an email I received from my fellow LinkedIn Learning author and friend, Dean Karrel It really touched me that he reached out for no reason other than to check on me—to … Continue reading "How to make a personal connection while staying physically isolated"

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How a budget can help you stop hoarding time

Do you know someone who struggles with hoarding? An attendee approached me after an event in February and explained his challenges. He found himself unable to say “no,” and it was causing a rift in his marriage. My suggestion to him—and others dealing with this issue? Rather than trying to entirely STOP the behavior, implement … Continue reading "How a budget can help you stop hoarding time"

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Why you’re losing forty hours of productive time each month

How would you feel about losing 28% of your day, every day? I talked about this as a speaker at the Kuali event back in February of this year. It sounds like a small number…28%. How bad can it be? Well, if you work a forty-hour workweek, that equals ten valuable hours each week. In … Continue reading "Why you’re losing forty hours of productive time each month"

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Open question Friday and my favorite “work from home” tools – Day 5

This Friday I’ll open the discussion up to any questions you have about working from home, being more productive, and becoming more successful in your career. If you have a question you’d like me to cover, please add it in the comments and I’ll be glad to help! You can also access my full “Time … Continue reading "Open question Friday and my favorite “work from home” tools – Day 5"

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How to juggle family life and working from home – LIVE Day 4 with Jason Hewlett

This Thursday I’ll tackle the top questions people have about working from home, and discuss how to juggle family and friends while working from home. SPECIAL GUEST: Jason Hewlett, hall of fame speaker and author. If you have a question you’d like us to cover, please add it in the comments and we’ll be glad to … Continue reading "How to juggle family life and working from home – LIVE Day 4 with Jason Hewlett"

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