It happens to all of us . . . clutter, a pile up of physical or electronic “stuff”. This clutter has a negative impact on our day. It can make things hard to find, increase our stress levels and make our work spaces unsightly and overwhelming. Here are five questions to ask yourself when evaluating clutter. << MORE >>

In this Quick Tip Video we discuss one daily habit that reduce stress and make you more productive than 99% of people today!<< MORE >>

One question I'm commonly asked is "How do I handle the massive amounts of email and requests that I get on a daily basis?" Information overload is a common problem for most of us. In fact, in a recent survey respondents said that they can effectively manage about 50 emails per day. Unfortunately, the number of emails we actually receive is closer to 100 per day! Here are five tools to help you manage information overload. 1. Make fast decisions Ask yourself "Is this information important?" (If not delete it!) Then ask . . . << MORE >>

Distractions can be the productivity killer in everyone’s day. In this Quick Tip Video learn three ways to reduce daily distraction.<< MORE >>

Every item cluttering your inbox or loitering on your desk represents an action that needs to be done. It’s your job to define that action. Doing so will reduce stress and improve performance. Don’t believe me? Try it out for one week. Here are a few tips to get you started . . . << MORE >>

What is permaculture? Primarily an architectural or agricultural concept, permaculture is applied to the design of landscapes and buildings. How can a idea from landscaping boost productivity?<< MORE >>

How many hours a day do you spend on email, messaging, social media and other digital communication? What about your staff? Add it up. The answer may surprise you. Information technology is expected to increase dramatically in usage over the next two years.<< MORE >>

Something’s going on. Maybe it’s the weather, maybe the economy, maybe it’s the IRS (sure, blame them for everything). A lot of people are feeling overwhelmed right now. I’m sure you know the feeling . . . you’ve got at a massive amount of work looming over your head. The piles in your office have started to take on a life of their own (and they are mocking you). Your email inbox looks like it exploded. Worst of all, you feel overwhelmed, stressed out and don’t know where to start. Here are five tips I give my clients to get unstuck.<< MORE >>

Systems are a key component to keeping our businesses productive and achieving personal and professional goals. A system is simply a series of steps we follow to reach a desired outcome. A habit is a system we no longer have to think about. But what if the system is not working? The sales department continues to lose paperwork, or the new exercise routine has fizzled out? Here are five components to making any system work.<< MORE >>

Many of us find it difficult to start and complete our important tasks. But, as Yoda so plainly stated, "Do or do not, there is no try". Trying, intending, thinking about it, or worse, worrying about it will get us the same place. Nowhere. Here are five tips to help you start and complete your important tasks.<< MORE >>