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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"

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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"

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How to stay focused and productive in an open office environment

“How can I focus without walls around me?” The perils of an open office! I’m here in Zurich, Switzerland, speaking to executives from a pharmaceutical company. Weeks before the event, I asked them: “What is the most common cause of interruptions in your day?” They mentioned emails, meetings, and instant messages, of course. Yet, the … Continue reading "How to stay focused and productive in an open office environment"

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How storytelling is key to successful recruitment

“Why is it so hard to find the right candidate for the job?” Well, have you tried storytelling yet? I’m here in downtown Seattle visiting the beautiful offices of my great friend, Paul Freed. He is one of the partners of a well known recruiting company called Herd Freed Hartz. They work with some big companies … Continue reading "How storytelling is key to successful recruitment"

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Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective

“I’m buried in tasks! What should be my priority?” If prioritization is a struggle for you, I’d love to share a helpful tip! I’m here in this beautiful auditorium, in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I just finished speaking about” The Myth of Multitasking” to Rowen University. Rowan is a public research and medical campus. They’re training … Continue reading "Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective"

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How a to-do list keeps you from living your best life

What do Aaron Paul and I have in common? We’re both in this month’s edition of Men’s Journal! I’m a huge Breaking Bad fan, so that’s pretty cool for me. While Aaron’s showing off his posing talent wearing the latest fashions, I was interviewed on the topic, “The Myth of Multitasking,” for an article on … Continue reading "How a to-do list keeps you from living your best life"

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Why simple principles can give you big results

Simple principles can give you big results.   When I met up with one of my past coaching clients, Greg Gurev, I was reminded of this idea. Greg is the Founder and CEO of MySherpa an IT service provider in the Philadelphia area. I was able to reconnect with him while I was in town … Continue reading "Why simple principles can give you big results"

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How to make the most of your time this holiday season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season has arrived. Most of us take a break from work this time of year—at least in the United States—and spend time with loved ones. I want to share a few tips that will help you get the most out of your Oasis! It’s such … Continue reading "How to make the most of your time this holiday season"

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Why you need to get away from the desert mentality

“I’m going to travel when I retire…” is a sign that you live in a WISH culture and struggle with the desert mentality. The WISH culture is WHEN you spend your life working continuously with minimal breaks. You’re always dreaming of the future when you can rest. The interim is what I call the “desert.” … Continue reading "Why you need to get away from the desert mentality"

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How a 2% increase in productivity leads to a week of extra time

In the past ten years, I’ve uncovered about two years of extra time. I promise that’s not an exaggeration. I’ve been able to use those “bonus years” to write more, read more, relax more, and spend more time with my family. You can free of this kind of time, too, with minimal effort. A simple … Continue reading "How a 2% increase in productivity leads to a week of extra time"

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