A Resolution

It’s been one month since you declared it, and probably millions of others like you. It’s more probable that you didn’t make it this far, also like millions of others. Yes, I’m referring to our New Year resolutions.  Someone said “the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.”  Well, just as many January 1 [...]

The Checklist

David Allen in his Productive Living newsletter describes the three problems most people have with making lists: They’re hard work; They’re scary; and/or They’re disappointing. Allen goes on to explain that lists are hard because we usually leave important details off the list and instead write down a shorthand version of what needs to be [...]

Priorities: What, Who, and When?

I like to start one of my classes by introducing my students to The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth. Since I teach adults, I do not read them the story, but I do present them with its central questions. They are: What is the most important thing to do? Who is the most important [...]

Less Is More

A lil’ dab ‘il do ya (translation: A little dab will do you / interpretation: All you need is a little bit). I remember hearing that a lot as a child.  It seemed the most appropriate phrase to my parents  any time I was in control of dispensing the quantity of anything.  But you know, [...]

Working As A Team

Are you a task specialist or a team maintenance specialist? Everybody on a team has roles, or expectations for the contributions they will provide to the team. Is your contribution to make sure that the work gets done—on time, high quality, under budget? Or are you the person who makes sure that people are getting [...]

Work/Life Balance

There is so much going on. Projects at work piling up, laundry at home overflowing, dishes need to be washed, food needs to be cooked, e-mails need answering, the phones are ringing (cell, home, and office). Then there are the relationships. How to handle the boss/clients/co-workers, much less the significant others/children/family/friends who are all vying [...]