You might be shaking your head and asking yourself, “What the heck does my subconscious have to do with getting organized?’ Isn’t getting organized about matching folders, neat labels, keeping like with like, and having a clean desktop? Doesn’t organization start and end with good habits using a calendar, To Do list, and the smart […]
Small Business Ownership
Forget Activity – Focus on Results First
You want the next tip or idea on how to get organized. You want ways to make your life easier, to be more productive, or to simply stop procrastinating and “get things done.” May I suggest a better use of your time? Start with focusing on results. Yes, it’s as simple as that. Get really, […]
Don’t Take It Back (Part 3 of 4)
“My boss gave me work to do, with pretty specific instructions. When I went back to him to clarify something that I wasn’t sure about, he got very huffy and took the work back. He’s going to do it himself! I’m perfectly capable – I just had a question!” Aaaargh! How would you feel if […]
Confessions of an Organizer
Seriously, I hate technology! I know it’s supposed to make our lives easier, but I find it makes things more complicated. All things in moderation. I love my label maker and it definitely servers a purpose, but perfect labels and file folders with matchy-matchy colors make me a little nauseous! My desk has piles on […]
Delegation Matters (Part 2 of 4)
The Situation “Carol, come in here for a second. I’ve got about two dozen things I need you to take care of,” says Ms. Boss. Carol dutifully comes in, notepad in hand, and writes down the details of the tasks her boss is asking her to do. Back at her desk, Carol she works through […]
The Wisdom of Teams (Part 1 of 4)
Your business constantly ebbs and flows; it’s a living breathing system (similar to a garden) that needs to be tended, managed, and carefully grown. Interestingly, it takes everyone in your business to help this happen: you, your employees, even your customers. In this four-part series, I want to focus on your employees (or your subcontractors, […]