Sometimes you need to get away from it all in order to get things done. Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro(R), explains why it's important to do this from time to time. (C) 2012 Laura Stack. All Rights Reserved. https://theproductivitypro.com … [Read more...]
Productivity Minute Video: Get Away From It All To Improve Your Productivity
Posted on 06/15/2012 by ·
The “Work Less, More Success” Guide to Time Management!
Posted on 06/15/2012 by ·
Since 1992, I've dedicated my career to teaching people how to do less while achieving more. American workers need this relief now more than ever. In the past decade, we've worked harder and done more with less than at any time since the Great Depression. Unfortunately, the pay hasn't kept pace with our efforts, and we often excel at the expense of our health, relationships, and free time. People are tired of "do more with less" and want to "do less and achieve more"! Overwork may be slowly killing you, emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually. But it doesn't have to. Often, overwork stems from taking the wrong approach to structuring one's schedule. I have a solution to offer—one that will significantly reduce your task load and help you rebalance your work/life ratio in your … [Read more...]
True Productivity at Work Requires Pacing Yourself
Posted on 06/14/2012 by ·
"He who sows hurry reaps indigestion." -- Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author. "Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earned it, spend time with your families." -- Colin Powell, former American Secretary of State and retired four-star general. "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Henry David Thoreau, American philosopher. Like most modern office workers, you probably find yourself constantly juggling multiple projects, driven by deadlines bearing down like freight trains. As a result, you may feel you have no choice but to keep pushing yourself in order to maximize your personal productivity. Oh, … [Read more...]
Personal Productivity and the Rhythm of Work
Posted on 06/06/2012 by ·
"Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change—this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress." -- Bruce Barton, American author. "Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony." Thomas Merton, American writer and Trappist monk. "Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity." -- Plato, ancient Greek philosopher. Forget company politics, who you know, how early you arrive in the morning, or how late you stay: in the daily workplace round, simple time management skills reign supreme. You can't accomplish much in the corporate world without learning to break down your working life into distinct tasks you can easily … [Read more...]
Four Great Personal Productivity Blogs
Posted on 06/05/2012 by ·
"Blogging is using a new medium for what it's good for—connecting and interacting." -- George Siemens, Canadian social theorist. "Blogging is good for your career. A well-executed blog sets you apart as an expert in your field." -- Penelope Trunk, American writer and blogger. "Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day." -- Thornton Wilder, American playwright. Over the course of my 20-year career, I've seen a technological revolution wash over the world, impacting nearly every aspect of our lives. In the early 1990’s, desktop computers came into common usage, and "portable" computers still weighed about fifty pounds. About then, interesting rumors about an odd development called "the Internet" had started to circulate. Now, of course, we can't … [Read more...]
Productivity Minute Video: Eliminate Distractions from Your Environment
Posted on 05/31/2012 by ·
Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro(R), shares tips on decreasing distractions to boost productivity. (C) 2012 Laura Stack. All Rights Reserved. https://theproductivitypro.com … [Read more...]
Reduce the Unimportant to Maximize Your Productivity at Work
Posted on 05/29/2012 by ·
"Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization...frees you to operate more effectively." -- Larry King, American journalist. "Civilization is the process of reducing the infinite to the finite." -- Oliver Wendell Holms, American writer and physician. "Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things." -- Peter F. Drucker, Austrian management guru. In their secret hearts, most workers believe that in order to maximize their productive potential—and especially to shine in the eyes of their superiors—they have to work like dogs. This seems like common sense; but as Will Rogers taught us years ago, "Common sense ain't so common." And in any case, this little nugget of wisdom happens to be Wrong, … [Read more...]
The Laura Stack App is here!
Posted on 05/25/2012 by ·
We invite you to download the new "Laura Stack" mobile app for iPhone and Android to get the latest updates and free stuff! Go to your phone's market and search for my name. If you're a consultant, trainer, speaker, or coach, I highly recommend you contact David Matthies at freshthinkapps.com to chat about building a mobile app for YOU! … [Read more...]
Productivity Minute Video: Do You Plan Your Day?
Posted on 05/25/2012 by ·
Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro(R), talks about planning your day to make the most of the time you have. (C) 2012 Laura Stack. All Rights Reserved. https://theproductivitypro.com … [Read more...]
Personal Productivity and Strategic Career Planning
Posted on 05/22/2012 by ·
"You've got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there." -- Yogi Berra. "Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved." -- William Jennings Bryan. "The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in the mind." -- Henry David Thoreau. Your company has a strategic plan for success. Do you? You should, if you expect to maximize your personal productivity and create success in the long term. Business is no place for flying by the seat of your pants. While you'll want to exercise flexibility in your career, moving forward without a firm destination in mind wastes time and energy, and it may leave you too unfocused to accomplish much of … [Read more...]
