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Since 2009, I have been writing articles about office organization, time management, work/life balance, email management, and productivity. I am passionate about helping people better manage the hours they choose to spend working and enjoy their non-work time as well.
Offsite File Storage: It is Not a Black Hole…
For a lot of my clients, proximity equals control. Folks sometimes think that if a file, a person, or a chocolate bar is...
This Meeting is a Complete Waste of Time – Steven’s Story
https://youtu.be/RP6X4nvngyE Steven, the COO of a company, held "roundtable" meetings with his team monthly. ...
The Courage to Say “Yes”
Omkari Williams is a media and communications consultant who was born and bred in Manhattan. She is a former actor who...
Time Management Lessons from Bruce Lee
In case you don’t know, Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong American famous for being an iconic martial artist and changing American...
An Em-POW-Word Way to Set Goals
In previous posts, I’ve whined that goal setting is both uncomfortable and boring but oh, so useful. Denise Reed, president...
You are Replaceable at Work – Lydia’s Story
https://youtu.be/RYlLUk5DKB4 Lydia took her work very personally - too personally. In this video, Dr....
The Art of Wearing Many Different Hats
Paula Kreissler is the kind of person we all want to be: respected businessperson, community leader, health advocate,...
Mind Map Your Way to Productivity
Many of us set goals to help determine the direction of our lives for the foreseeable future. But here’s my problem:...
How to Manage People You Don’t Manage – Jason’s Story
https://youtu.be/VWAqDlIPt7Y The success of Jason's department depended on people that did not report to...
The Discomfort of Setting Goals
It is an annual tradition: the setting and eventual abandonment of New Year’s Resolutions. Typically, around 12% of...
Stop and Say Thanks
Thanksgiving is almost upon us -- family, traditions, football rivalries, and often a short (and needed!) break from work....
Time Management in Hell’s Kitchen
Chris Smith of Born to Eat Enterprises, LLC is a rock star. He opened his first franchise restaurant at age 22 while still...