Ditching My Smartphone
Taking the plunge and ditching the smartphone. Challenging the assumption that carrying a smartphone is essential technology.
Continue Reading ›Choosing the Right Tools
Selecting the right tools for the job requires a little more forethought then, “Oh that looks shiny.” Let’s challenge some assumptions you may have regarding the tools you’ve adopted.
Continue Reading ›Is Your Current Schedule Sustainable?
The challenge: We often have too much to do and not enough time to do it. And that, dear reader, is a real conundrum.
Continue Reading ›Brené Brown on Values
Last week I was in Peoria, Illinois for two days teaching a group of leaders about time management and focus. Yours truly at the SMI headquarters. If you were teaching a group of executives, managers, and directors about time management, what would you say to them? . . . It’s a 6-hour drive from Kansas
Continue Reading ›Before Getting to Tool Selection
While the various tools we use for getting work done is important, they are impartial to the creative process. Taking time to plan through the work we’re tying to accomplish goes a long way when it comes to selecting the best tools.
Continue Reading ›If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Do This
From time to time life can feel a bit overwhelming. Things can get to be too much at work, at home, or both. And so, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, here is a simple activity that can help.
Continue Reading ›Doing Your Best Work by Eliminating Dual Focus
Dual focus is the sneaky culprit that undermines your ability to operate at your best. Let’s change that.
Continue Reading ›Defining Your “In Shape”
Being a cold-blooded-northerner-at-heart, I thrive in the cold! So when fall came around I was rather excited for the cooler weather. Perfect evenings out walking as a family, extra trips to the playground, hiking trails through the woods, it’s our favorite time of the year. For me, it means an opportunity to be more physically
Continue Reading ›A Weekly Review for Your Goals
You could have a well defined goal, action items with next steps, a beautiful gantt chart, and still forget the goal 3 months later. The secret sauce to any effective goal setting system is regular review.
Continue Reading ›How to Accomplish Your Goals
In this video interview between Shawn Blanc and Mo Bunnell, learn about keeping a healthy balance between work and personal life, maintain margin in your schedule, and how to stick with your goals.
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