Over the past couple weeks in social media land, I asked for specifics about where you are struggling with organization, time management, and/or prioritization so I could speak directly to your issues during our 31 Days of Organizing together. One reader wrote, “I struggle with prioritization when it comes to organization. Where do I start?” […]
Small Business Ownership
13 Ways to think differently about systems and organization
A client of mine tried to introduce me to his team recently. And he said, “I don’t know what to call you because you won’t tell me.” I’ve had this problem for several years. It started in 2011 when I joined an accelerator group and one of the members said to me, “You’re good at […]
Making time to plan
How long have you been in business? A few months? A few years? A few decades? If you’ve been in business more than a few years, I have a question for you: When was the last time you scheduled an entire day (or two) for planning, strategizing, and big thinking? My bet is, it’s been […]
Finding relief
In high school, I took up the very unusual hobby of wood carving. After school each Thursday, I would join about 15 men (most of them over age 60) to practice the art of making stuff out of wood. I bought my own tools and showed up ready to learn. The guys would give me […]
There’s always work to be done
It’s been about a month since I wrote last. I had a perfect storm of health issues, family issues, and energy issues. Plus, add on moving and getting married this year and I was tapped out. Other than working with current clients or people who approached me, I checked out. After five years of non-stop […]
Find the time
Last week, I spoke to 150 professionals at a large corporation about organization and personal effectiveness. Their questions were telling of the times we live in: How do I manage my email overwhelm? How do I even find time to get organized? How do I stop the constant dialogue in my head? How do I […]