Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 18, 2010

Schedule tasks appropriately – After lunch is not the best time to read the long, lulling policy eport. Child Car Seat Covers Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Include protein to boost brain alertness. Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 8, 2016

Here’s a tip from Bill Jensen’s book, The Simplicity Survival Handbook (yes, it was published in 2003 (ancient!) Filter out: nice-to-know information, general email blasts, recaps of meetings where you took your own notes, industry news, requests that are sent to a group (let someone else answer) and company policy memos.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 8, 2016

Here’s a tip from Bill Jensen’s book, The Simplicity Survival Handbook (yes, it was published in 2003 (ancient!) Filter out: nice-to-know information, general email blasts, recaps of meetings where you took your own notes, industry news, requests that are sent to a group (let someone else answer) and company policy memos.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Comment by Ahmad Fatoni on April 1, 2010 @ 3:39 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

You will find Books of Remembrance here, songs that were popular during war time, information on WWI and WWII and so much more on the history of war and Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day 2 Learn about how the first Remembrance Day in Canada came to be and who initiated this holiday.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S. Most managers simply get up and do what they want to do. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

The closest she ever came to digital organization was an electronic address book she used until it became too difficult to read the screen. Related articles by Zemanta Manage Your Tasks Online Using GTD Methodology With PlanCake (makeuseof.com) Does GTD work? My mother has gotten things done by using heavily annotated paper calendars.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

Smart managers never overlook this fact: loyal, productive employees are one of your biggest assets. As a manager, your words, body language, even your facial expressions make a huge difference in how employees perceive your opinion of them. I learnt this from Dale Carnegies book “How to win friends and influence people&#.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

But do managers know how good employees are? If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals.

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On The Job

APRIL 20, 2009

Because while the human resources department may have provided you with two days worth of training and given you an employee handbook as thick as the Trenton phone book, you've just screwed up in a way you never imagined: You ate at your desk. Understanding the difference between policy and reality. you wonder. Hentz asks.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

Look for examples in your life, your surroundings, in the media or in books of people who have done things against the odds and use those examples as symbols of what’s possible for you. ’ “I’m not good enough.&# “I’m too old.&# “I’m not qualified.&# “I’ll never be like my parents!

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the knowledge accumulated from his research, he bestows a powerful tool in his latest book, The Open Culture Handbook. You’ve been told that simply implementing policies and procedures will shape your organization’s culture, but despite your efforts, it still feels inauthentic and lacking.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Comment by Rhonda on May 14, 2008 @ 7:32 pm David, thanks for heads-up on the book. Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 14, 2008 @ 8:36 pm Trackbacks Top 5 Posts for May 2008 Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Rhonda, I’m a big list fan.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

The books you read, the tapes you listen to, and the seminars you attend are almost invariably the result of a suggestion from someone you respect. You could also ask, “Can you recommend a particular book, tape, or training program that would help me move along more rapidly in my career?&#

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. More employees and managers “friend” one another these days on Facebook or “follow” one another on Twitter. Records show very clearly what happened.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Initially it may take you longer to catch up if you have a large pile, but 15 minutes is manageable. I recommend a book called “Organizing for your brain type&# (ISBN: 0312339771), which offers suggestions for the different ways in which many people think. Schedule filing time at least once per week.

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On The Job

APRIL 20, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 20, 2010 5 Important Rules for New Employees No one forgets their first job, just like no one forgets their first love. In a new book, “Effective Immediately: How to Fit In.,

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values. John Truong, managing director and attorney at Alliance Compensation & Litigation Lawyers, says his firm takes this approach.

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