In past podcasts, you may have heard me list four questions you can use to determine whether something is “organized.”
1. Does it work?
2. Do you like it?
3. Does it work for the others it effects?
4. Can you recover quickly?
This week I’m suggesting you apply those questions to your calendar or planner system. Listen as I discuss how to apply the 5-Step Productive Environment Process to your calendar.
Podcast Duration: 04:38 (MM:SS)
Have you ever hired someone to help improve an area of your business -- or your life -- and then stopped working with them before you got the results you really wanted? I have. Recently I have had conversations with a couple of clients who had that experience with my services, and I realize it’s all about accountability of the people involved. Listen as I go through five strategies you can use to be accountable and accomplish your goals. Podcast Duration: 03:50 (MM:SS)
How many times in a week do you say to yourself -- or to someone else -- “I really need to organize these files?” If your answer is “Never!” you can skip listening to the rest of this podcast, but if you’re like thousands of people around the world, the need to organize paper or electronic files someplace in your personal or professional life never seems to go away. Listen as I share 5 steps to organizing paper success. Podcast Duration: 04:13 (MM:SS)
One of the primary productivity principles on which the Productive Environment Institute operates is "Today's mail is tomorrow's pile". Recently, I've had several experiences and conversations which demonstrated the significance of this principle and how it affects organizing paper. Listen as I share how a SYSTEM that helps you to avoid tomorrow's pile. Podcast Duration: 03:48 (MM:SS)
Information drives business and your ability to accomplish any task or goal is directly related to your ability to find what you need, when you need it. Listen as I share some of the key challenges to managing information in your organization and how to know if your organization needs a better system for managing information. Podcast Duration: 04:12 (MM:SS) Transcript Also Available.
In 1988 I wrote my first book Taming the Paper Tiger in response to clients continual question “How long do I keep...” You can fill in the blank with everything from expired insurance policies to children’s artwork. Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of a century later, paper continues to be the #1 organizing problem in American households. Listen as I share 6 tips for organizing paper at home. Podcast Duration: 05:03 (MM:SS)
Since January is “National Get Organized Month,” I've had several opportunities to speak to the media. It has reminded me of how important it is to be prepared for such an event. One of the best ways to promote any product, service, or passion is through the media, so I thought I’d share some ideas with you today. Listen as I share 10 communication basics to help you prepare for a media opportunity. Podcast Duration: 04:03 (MM:SS)
Add a comment
I’ve identified that the most important thing for me to accomplish in 2012 is to get more sleep. In a recent conversation with my best friend of nearly 30 years, she pointed out something she has observed repeatedly through the years: Whenever I don’t get enough sleep, I have a variety of negative results which dramatically reduce my productivity. Listen as I share how I will use the Productive Environment 5-step process to overcome this and start a pattern for smart goal setting. Podcast Duration: 4:25 (MM:SS)
Add a comment
The last two weeks of December have always been favorites of mine: Preparing for Christmas and Planning for the New Year! Having said that, I have to admit, it’s hard to believe that it’s that time again... I’ve decided a good way to wrap up my podcasts for this year is to share with you how I’m going to use our five-step Productive Environment Process to ensure that 2012 is my most productive, profitable, and peaceful year ever! Listen as I share those five steps with you. Podcast Duration: 05:00 (MM:SS)
I've been talking about the 7 keys to accomplishing your work and enjoying your life based on one of my favorite books on weight control called Weight Loss the Jabez Way: 7 Keys to Adding Years to Your Life by Scott Conrad, MD. I hope you are being more conscious about breathing, drinking, sleeping, eating, and exercising! I know writing about it has certainly helped me -- can I still improve? For sure!
In this week's podcast I want to talk about the final two keys: relationships and purpose.
Podcast Duration: 4:16 (MM:SS)
Add a comment
"50 Ways To Accomplish Your Work and Enjoy Your Life"
PLUS Free Paper Retention Guide
Note: I will never rent, sell or lease your info.
I help people create a "productive environment™" – an intentional setting where everyone can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives.
Read more about me ...
