Exercising what I call “The Power of NO” is a learned skill and a wonderful way to stay organized and focused. Learn to say “No” when the request doesn’t work for you. And don’t apologize, qualify, or otherwise explain. Simply be polite and decline. By not taking on other people’s stuff (emotions, projects, interruptions, tasks, […]
Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs
Tip #16: Delegation Pays
I know, I know – I can hear all you business owners and managers groaning. You think delegation is a cost of doing business. You think delegation means MORE work. Recently, I heard someone explain delegation and outsourcing like this: The first six months are an expense to the business The second six months are […]
Tip #15: Behold the deadline!
Ever notice how work expands to fill the time available? Want to know how to rein that in, especially if you don’t have a boss breathing down your neck? Even if you are a self-motivated person, setting a deadline gives you something to wrap your arms around. You can break a project down into smaller […]
Tip #13 – Template Yourself
He writes thank you postcards with the same message over and over She creates a quick task list for her new assistant for the upcoming special event (except she forgets to note that the one corporate VP who always attends expects a vegan meal and a name tag that says Rick rather than Richard) He […]
Tip #12 – Winners!
We’re picking winners! A few weeks ago we ran a survey asking ya’ll about your burning organizational challenges. Bunches of you responded. The winners (three of them…) get to choose one of three books: “SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life” by Julie Morgenstern “Take Back Your Life – Using Outlook 2007” by Sally McGhee “Linchpin” […]
Tip #9 – Enough with the procrastination
You’ve been stewing over that organization issue, fussing because some process just isn’t working, or at a loss as to how to systematize a particular area of your business. Ah, procrastination! We procrastinate because we are avoiding. What are we avoiding? Having to change Being changed Facing something scary Facing something new Admitting something hard […]