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Do You Know The “A Bit More” Principles Of Exceptional Customer Service? Part 1 of 3
Make them habitual Don’t mosey too far from the arena, ‘cause there are more “A Bit More” principles to come” They are all equally important Where are you involved in this rodeo of life? Whoa your horses, Bucko! Whether you are in business, starting a business, or working for a business, some basic principles are necessary to allow you to shine, in all areas of your life
I'm Going To Be On Time If It Kills Me
" People are much more irritated by lateness than we ever know, it can dampen everything from promotions and raises to friendships" TheProductivityPro Portions of this newsletter may be reprinted in your organization or association newsletter, provided the following credit line is present: "Laura M It will take a bit to catch up, but once you're on top of things, stay one step ahead
The Ten Key Competencies of Personal Productivity
Youmust eliminate speed bumps, so you can create the space to accomplish theimportant Beingorganized will give you more control over your life and time Contact her at303-471-7401 or Laura@TheProductivityPro Are youpersistent in completing your high priority tasks, without getting sidelinedby menial activities? Do you put your nose to the grindstone each day, or doyou only work hard when you’re in the mood? Do you have a set of “rules” foryourself that govern your behavior and activity? Everyone has an “off day
Reducing “Desk Rage” in Your Organization
7 Unfortunately, companies don’t place a priority on workplacecivility because it is not against the law the way that discrimination andsexual harassment are4 Encourage employees to carpool and use buses to reduce road rage thatmakes them show up high-strung
Meetings! Where Minutes are Kept and Hours are Wasted.
Contact her at 303-471-7401 or Laura@TheProductivityPro 15 Can you send an alternate? Can you call the meeting chair and ask to report first, and then explain that you have another meeting on its heels and you need to depart in a timely manner? Can someone tape record the meeting for you to listen to in your car? Here’s to the meeting revolution---where minutes aren’t taken and hours aren’t wasted! Make it a productive day! About The Author Laura M I not only get nothing done at my desk but also inherit additional work
Butterflies and Stamps The Difference Between Distracted and Purposeful People
If you think of something that needs to be done while you’re working on a higher priority task, write it down (paper or electronic) to remember it, then get back to the task at hand They know when and why to switch back to the original task” Stamps stick to the task at hand and don’t get distracted by a million different things while working Back to kitchen
Achieving a State of ‘Flow’ at Work
Make it a productive day! About The Author Laura M” • Prepare for and expect to achieve focus What are the benefits of this extreme focus? • Output is increased If you don’t feel like doing something in the first place (like paying bills), wouldn’t you rather have it over in an hour instead of stretching it out over three? • Less rework
The “6-D” Information System
Start sorting through the miscellaneous piles of paper that have accumulated in your office, 30 minutes at a time 7 Move (or copy, depending upon your software package) to Tasks (Action items) or Calendar (time-sensitive meetings and appointments) Touch each piece of paper and run it through the 6-D system 6 Post a 3x5 card with the “6-Ds” printed on it
In 2006, Resolve to Leave the Office Earlier!
Stack, MBA, CSP, is "The Productivity Pro"® and the author of Leave the Office Earlier Keep working on productivity skills and adding more days, until you’re working your 40-hour workweek again and accomplishing even better results If you have an assistant or a team that reports to you, don’t ask people to begin projects at 4:45 PM Make it a productive day! About The Author Laura M
Face Time: When You Can’t Stay Past 5:00
She presents keynotes and seminars on time management, information overload, and personal productivity Until then, try one of the tips above to beat the clock-watchers Be willing to do what it takes to stay on top of business that is conducted after you leave the officem
Where Did I Save That Document? Organizing Your Computer Files
Stack, MBA, CSP, is "The Productivity Pro"® and the author of Leave the Office Earlier Change your saving preferences in Word under "Tools," "Options," "File Locations Under my business directory, I use: c://a_laura/business/articles Contact her at 303-471-7401 or Laura@TheProductivityPro
Use Proper Email Netiquette to Avoid Wasting Others’ Time
Remind them it’s nothing personal, but you have more email than you can handle Also, don’t use a lot of colors or graphics embedded in your message, since not everyone uses an email program that reads HTML” Agree on acronyms to use that quickly identify actions Don’t send chain letters, virus warnings, or junk mail
Brochure Printing - A Guide to an Effective Company Brochure
It is important that your brochure should highlight your company’s best image For more information about this article you may visit http://www So why do we need a brochure? If printed and done correctly, your brochure is the most important document in your company
News, Views, and Blues of Change. Do You Know the 5 Ways to “Re” Your Life?
You learn to apply the basics of human psychology – the natural laws that create life-long flourishing relationships, and abounding success Do these goals still make my heart sing? Am I progressing as I had planned? Am I gaining value intrinsically and extrinsically? What actions do I need to take to ratchet forward? Do I need to change, or replace some of these goals? Re-connect with my personal and professional Mission Statements Now, however, they are on their own I’ve been made into road-pizza once or twice
Boy, I’ll Be Happy When…
If you have changed a habit of smoking, drinking, eating, exercising, or any other behaviour, you know what I mean Because I choose the ‘happy-habit’, the everyday facts and problems are accepted as challenges that I can successfully deal with -- one at a time The new desired habits can only be accepted through continual and conscious thoughts about the new habit over a period of time There is a mix-up of facts and opinions
Are You Sensibly Sense-full? Don’t Miss The Day
• Open your mouth and inhale again I challenge you to practice genuine appreciation on a daily basis You will find your relationships more enjoyable, effective, and satisfying Don’t miss the day
What Do Canoeing, Skiing, and Life Have In Common?
What Do Canoeing, Skiing, and Life Have In Common? by: Dan Ohler Three Top Tips for Finding Mentors “Turn your shoulders toward where you want to go,” our guide yelled just before the canoe turned sideways to the wave, rolled upside down, spilling us into the ice-cold North Saskatchewan River Long-term friendships may be a result What happens? I stand still and watch the world zipping by me To book Dan for your next conference or event, get FREE articles, or to subscribe to his e-zine, “Soaring Insights,” visit http://www
