Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

their marketing systems are hit-or-miss. Checking Facebook to see what everyone else is doing, before writing their newsletter. Don’t be a slave to your emails or your phone. Email and the phone are two of the biggest distractions for solo service professionals, so have a strategy for managing these distractions.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

- How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files? First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date.     * Master calendars.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? Schedule = Success My favorite is: There is no tool more useful to me than an electronic calendar (Outlook, ACT, Thunderbird, Google, it doesn't matter what brand.)

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Donna Toothaker is CEO, founder and coach of Step It Up VA Coaching, and the creator of the 6 Steps to 6-Figure VA Success System.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Boost Productivity by Picking the Best To-do List for You | Main | Manage Your Time More Effectively by Using the Right Calendar for You (guest post @TimeMgmtWriter) » If You Want to be Productive, Dont Focus on the Rock!   Often it is both.   Often it is both.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2009

[link] Effectively Conduct Your Complimentary Consultations & Overcome Objections presented by Patty Benton of The Marketing Train System Coaching Program. Do you struggle when you get a potential client on the phone, knowing how to keep control of the conversation, and turn them from potential into paying?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    1 - Create an Action System This is the system that manages all of the papers that are on your counters and other spaces that you have out in the open and in piles because you don't want to forget to do something. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Our organization uses Google Apps for our e-mail, calendar and cloud solution. Unlike traditional e-mail, Google Apps utilizes labels instead of a folder system for e-mail sorting and storage. If there is a task involved, then schedule it in your calendar or put it in your task list. Lovin' Those Labels! For storage 2.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Systems that Support Growth You see, while bamboo is known for its speedy growth (once it starts growing up) there is something below the surface that many do not know.   The rhizomes are the organism's growth system.    The intricate system of roots and growth make the plant amazingly strong. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   Now, the system updates for me and I can recognize my awesome tweeps and stay in contact. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To receive his most popular articles, join his free newsletter here. . The typed dictation is sent to my assistant who updates my calendar and assigns me tasks as needed. I’ve used both extensively, but decided to stick with Mobile Assistant because their smart phone app is fantastic. You can follow him on Twitter @SeanNisil.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Maybe You Should | Main | The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In » Do You Hate Your To-Do List?   Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.    Understanding your style and developing systems that fit with who you are sets you up for success. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts.    Some systems are physical and others are electronic, but the important part is that there is a system.  Add them to your contact management system. Great system that works!   :-).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

  You may have categories like, phone calls, finances, networking, paper work, or creative activities. Try This Instead Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes!   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

T hen I just review each night for the next day to make sure I am on task - I take my daily to-dos from my master and I schedule my to-do mistycb   @ StephCalahan using iPhone apps:etodo,calendar & www.hassleme.co.uk/ deusami   @ StephCalahan Trying out a moleskin plan. Notes from all areas of life in the front.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

" ~Peter Drucker When you consider your system for setting priorities, you must focus on doing the right things, rather than simply doing things right. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

Turn off forwarding on phones. Check/review calendars for today: (executive’s name). HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website? It might look something like this: Beginning of the day: Unlock doors. Check voice messages. Log into PC. Read emails.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

Set a five-minute timer on your phone and dive in. I also create an appointment on my calendar so it’s the first commitment I see when I look at my schedule for the day. Most of us have timers on our smart phones. If you can’t, at least you started, and that’s what matters. Move towards making progress. Set a timer.

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? However, do not, I repeat, do not type or write directly into a task management system. Utilize Do Not Disturb – Whether in chat or on your phone, do not disturb is your electronic gatekeeper. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. .

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. There is no such thing as a sustainable system or finding balance in life. and you can even use color coding in your calendar to indicate task types.

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? However, do not, I repeat, do not type or write directly into a task management system. Utilize Do Not Disturb – Whether in chat or on your phone, do not disturb is your electronic gatekeeper. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. .

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

And if you find papers that have no logical home in your filing system, create a new folder with the appropriate category. Decide now what you would like to accomplish in the next year, then plan some uninterrupted time in your calendar to work toward these goals.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Pick a half-dozen little items that can be completed in 5 minutes each or less (an email you need to send, a phone call to make, something to look up on the internet.) In the calendar.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. There is no such thing as a sustainable system or finding balance in life. and you can even use color coding in your calendar to indicate task types.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Thanks to Diane Conklin of Complete Marketing Systems. Some of those become blog posts, newsletter articles, parts of books. These kernels of wisdom are the perfect prompts to expand into blog posts, newsletter articles, ebooks and presentations. BLOGS, ARTICLES, NEWSLETTERS, PUBLIC SPEAKING - OH MY!!! Record everything.

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