Unless you have been living under a very large rock, you know that our workplaces are undergoing big changes. Things we hoped would change are changing (yay!) and things we thought were givens are changing too. Despite knowing that swift and continual change has become “the new normal,” many people have not yet taken this in. Recently, a
In my previous post “Energy Over Time: Part I,” I discussed spending your energy wisely, by tackling your most important tasks at times when you have the most mental acuity. In this post, I’ll be looking at some of the less obvious–but vitally important–aspects of stewarding your energy for the long haul. As I mentioned in the previous
Many of my clients ask me for help with “time management.” Their schedules are over-run with meetings, projects, and tasks that they worry will never get done. Although this is a common complaint in today’s workplace, I’m not convinced that this is actually a “time management” problem. Undoubtedly there are people who have poor time management
Recently I saw an advertisement announcing the 25th anniversary edition of Paulo Coelho’s book “The Alchemist.”** I remembered enjoying the book when I first read it, but had totally forgotten the story line. On a long car trip last week, I listened to it on audio, and was reminded exactly why I had so enjoyed it. Mainly, I really love the