Here is a Productivity Tip for everyone. If you want to increase your productivity everyday, then make a to-do list everyday. This is not some type of rocket science theory or ivory tower concept. It is a practical approach to getting more done.

It’s time for a true confession. If I don’t have a priority list of to-do’s or things to do or what ever you want to call it – then time is wasted. There I admit it – I can waste time just like everyone else. The key for me is to have a clear list of things to accomplish the next day – before I go to bed at night. Continue reading ‘Productivity Tip for Everyone’ »

Yes, it is the middle of the year, the beginning of July indicts we have made the middle of the calendar year. Are you making the half-time adjustments to your goals and annual plans?

Just like the best football teams in the country, making half-time adjustments is a key skill that makes great coaches – well, great! If a coach did not adjust to what was happening on the field of play during the halftime, then two things would happen.

1. The opponent would make changes in their game plan to take advantages of the weaknesses they found in the first half and exploit these areas to their advantage.
2. The team would not be in a position to improve their position in the game.

Okay, so we are not talking about a football game in the middle of the year, however, we should be talking about your goals or your team’s goals (assuming you use a calendar year rather than a fiscal year.). Your personal goals are definitely on a calendar year – so it is time to review your progress.

Here is the process for reviewing your goals using a half-time adjustment review: Continue reading ‘Are You Making Half-Time Adjustments?’ »