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’m writing this sat in a crowded airport lounge. Ahead of me there is a group huddled around three wall-mounted TV screens showing different shots of the New Zealand vs. South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup. It’s a biggie. To my right there is a dude chatting loudly on his cell, telling whomever about how he…
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…
My passion as an Organiser is to help overwhelmed people. I love to create systems that are simple and streamlined to help you and I live life to the max. That’s the focus. That’s the goal. And, that’s the reason behind my motivation. Here are seven ways I get through those tiresome, slow, dull and…
