Nothing like having a colleague stop you dead in your tracks mid-call to say, “Are you seriously going to do that? You? Yourself? Why? Give it to me.” It was a reminder. I am a habitual (and recovering) self-sourcer. Every activity in front of us, if it’s not absolutely necessary for us and only us … Continue reading In, Out, Or Co? When And Where To Get Help
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Draw Smaller Circles
One of the problems with coming back from a vacation is having a to-do list 18 miles long with no less than 47 new “shiny objects” begging me to give chase. Michael Bungay Stanier would tell me, “draw smaller circles.” And that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. The idea is simple. Treat an idea … Continue reading Draw Smaller Circles
Delete, Delegate, Or Do It Yourself
My buddy Dan told me his 3 rules for taming the inbox. I loved the succinct way he framed this so much I had to share it. Step one is to only look at email during email time. The frequency is up to you, but recognize that it’s in your control. Step two is to … Continue reading Delete, Delegate, Or Do It Yourself