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Bring Meetings To A Close Effectively
A common complaint among managers is that despite holding so many meetings, few meetings actually produce results. “We keep talking […]
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You Must Remember This, A List Is Just A List
When getting organized, the first step is putting together a list. From something as simple as a shopping list to […]
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Pursue a Passion Outside of Work
We are often told to pursue work we’re passionate about, but for many people, this simply isn’t feasible. In Mad […]
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Close The Loops
In the book Getting Things Done by David Allen the author talks about closing the loops. This is an important part of both the GTD method and the Businetiks system. In today’s hyperspeed stressful world it’s a useful lesson for anyone to le…
Make A “To-Don’t” List
We’re all familiar with a to-do list. It’s easy to take on too many projects because you don’t want to say no or you don’t want to disappoint people. That same desire not to disappoint can lead you to do things that divert you f…
3 Work Skills That Are Useful At Home
Is your home life more chaotic than your work life? If so, you’re not alone, and some of the skills you use in your job can help. Planning and scheduling. Do you struggle to finish your personal to-do list? Block out time in your calendar for the …
Keep Things Fresh By Creating A “New” Day
We all have things that we have to do on a regular basis. We do them over and over and risk falling into a rut. It’s just as easy to fall into a comfort zone and stay there. Whether you’re in a rut or staying in your comfort zone, you need …
Has The “Extra Mile” Gotten Shorter?
When The Modern Observer Group launched a new newsletter a mistake was made. The e-mail system sent the newsletter template out while it was being set up. So a portion of our list received a half done newsletter two weeks before it was supposed to laun…
Your Favorite Holiday Tradition
Think about your favorite holiday traditions. Whether it has to do with gift giving or what you have for dinner or who you spend the holidays with, that tradition evokes an emotional response. It brings up memories of past holidays and good feelings in…
The Worst Recipe Ever
A while back I watched an online video claiming to show the ultimate grilled cheese recipe. As I watched I was amazed at how bad the recipe was. To be fair, there’s nothing wrong with the sandwich you get from the recipe. The problem is the recipe itse…