Category Archives: Improve Productivity and Efficiency

According to a survey of 3,200 administrative professionals, “delegating meaningful tasks” is one of the top ten most desired leadership qualities in a manager or boss.

Yet so few bosses know how to delegate effectively. Delegating well helps leaders be more efficient with their time and maximize their productivity.

Why? Many fear that if something goes wrong, they’ll be responsible. A client recently admitted to me, “If I am going to get hung by a mistake, let it be mine and not someone junior.” However, when you delegate, you get more done, work less hours and produce more. Just as important: you can help others learn and develop.

All Leaders need to begin delegating by applying the tips outlined below.

Here are 6 Ways to Utilize a Delegating Leadership Style Step back and take a hard look at your calendar and inbox.

Examine all your tasks, conference calls … Continue reading 6 Tips to Become a Leader Who Prioritizes Delegating →

Would you like to gain more than two hours of productivity each day without working longer hours?

It’s simple. Learn how to stop wasting time.

Stop Wasting Time Statistic

According to a survey by Salary.com, the average American admits to wasting more than two hours a day while at work.

What Distracts You & Wastes Your Time

Think about how you manage your time and the things that distract you from doing your job. Are you guilty of any of the following?

Personal Internet use Socializing with coworkers Conducting personal business “Spacing out” Running errands

Those were the major time-wasters listed by the survey’s 10,000 respondents.

Obviously, socializing with your colleagues is important and getting away from your desk or computer can help you refresh, clear your thoughts and make you even more productive.

When my clients ask me for ways to make the best use … Continue reading How to Stop Wasting Time →

If you’ve read my articles newsletters, you know I’m a strong advocate of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. In fact, in difficult times like these, this balance is even more critical. There are already enough pressures challenging all of us, both at home and at work.

“There Are Only 24 Hours in a Day”

“But how can I have balance in my life when I have to work late and come in on weekends?” a client recently asked me. “There are only 24 hours in a day!”

She was working harder, but was she working smarter? She needed to understand the importance of time management in the workplace.

So we sat down and explored ways to make more efficient use of her time. A few weeks later, her life isn’t totally back in balance, but her workload was more manageable and she’s spending weekends with her family, not … Continue reading 5 Important Ways to
Improve Time Management →