One of the first slides I show during our Productive Time workshop says, “In today’s workplace, it’s no longer good enough to just show up.” There is a vast difference between ‘showing up’ or ‘just being there’ and being actively engaged. So, before unpacking this lie of 24/7 availability, let’s take a quick, and face-smackingly-hard, look…
While I’d read The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell some time back, it was only while listening to productivity specialist Kirstie Sprowson, explain the key elements of the book to a team of senior managers at a delegation training session last month, that I really got to thinking what makes a great boss.…
I’ve known for a very long time that I’m not a ‘last minute racer.’ Whilst I work extremely well under pressure, (I am dedicated to achieving what I commit to, must have a clearly defined deadline and am proud when described as ‘fully accountable’), in actual fact, working when the pressure is on gets my…
It’s no secret, I’m organised. Despite being a visual creative (read: messy), I can find what I need in a couple of seconds, generally arrive on time and get things done when they are due. I have simple systems in place to support my crazy wonderful life of meetings, speaking, mommy, wife, boss, errand runner…
There is no magic necessary when it comes to minimising your email clutter, a couple of quick one-off cheats, and a daily tweak here and there will have you well on your way to an organised inbox. Pulling in the reins on your inbox – email management: If your inbox is hanging on to an…
