Time Management 101
Who couldn’t use a few more minutes? The next couple of blogs will talk about giving you a little extra time in your day.
1. Be completely present at every meeting – one on one and in a group. Any time I attend a meeting or speak to someone individually I make it a point to be completely present at the meeting or with the person. This means that I turn off my cell phone, don’t check email, don’t look at my watch and put away all distractions. I give the person and meeting my full and… Continue reading
Interviews
Recently a client hired me to screen applicants for an Office Manager position she was looking for. I interviewed a handful over the phone. If you get the interview, keep the following in mind. You only have one chance to make a first impression.
Tip 1: When you receive an email back requesting a time for an interview, be gracious and offer to call the interviewer. Assuming the interviewer will call you can come across as arrogant.
Tip 2: Do your homework. If possible, find out specifically what the organization stands for. Research the website and keep in mind… Continue reading
Control
There are things in life you can control and a whole lot more you can’t. It’s always a mystery to me how people get so frustrated trying to control things that aren’t in their control and will never be. Lots of hours and energy could be redirected onto areas that they do have control over.
Here are some tips to think about.
Tip 1: Is it important to you? Put the situation into perspective, not everything has equal importance. Perhaps you want to be part of a project – is it because your colleague is on the project team or… Continue reading
It’s all good!
Throughout your life you’ll learn new things, acquire new skills and work on all kinds of projects – at home and at work. You may be asked to get involved in seemingly disparate projects. When you were in school, you were required to take certain classes that you may have thought were a waste of your time. I found the following quote that addresses this:
“Don’t throw any of yourself away. Don’t worry about a grand scheme or unified vision for your work. Don’t worry about unity—what unifies your work is the fact that you made it. One day, you’ll… Continue reading
Procrastinate – not again?
“The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” —Jessica Hische
What do you do to fill in the gaps – to take up time – to distract yourself from the task at hand? I found the quote above and was intrigued by it. Identify what you do and brain storm turning it into a business. Here are some examples that I’ve come up with:
Procrastination Action Possible Work
Puzzles Detailed problem solver
Email … Continue reading
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