Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Don’t worry if there is an overlap of strengths from one success to another, that is to be expected. If you can’t find three types of strengths for each success, at least try to find three different strengths over the five successes. Ask someone for help with this exercise. Look at your current work and activities.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Don’t burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your minor aches and pains and small disappointments. Discuss but don’t argue. Don’t be too anxious about the credit due you. Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel that you regard him as a person of importance. Be cheerful. Keep an open mind.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 18, 2010

Try a “pick-me-up&# – Listen to high-energy music, so long as it doesn’t disturb co-workers or workflow. Instead, use these five tips to boost your energy. Get the morning right – Start your day with exercise. This will give an all-day energy boost. Eat a good breakfast for fuel and to avoid overeating at lunch.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Ask for advice Look around and identify those who seem to have their lives productive and organized. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Get Started Now Productivity is a constant process.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 21, 2010

But it doesn’t mean that I can’t control it. Revisited] | Organize to Revitalize! Nothing was important enough to interfere with my television watching. wanting control; being unhappy with the person in charge; feeling I should have been the boss, so procrastination gets a passive-aggressive twist.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

.&# If something like this happens to you, you don’t need to panic. If you know how to organize your thoughts, and you know your job, you’re most of the way to giving an effective impromptu presentation. You can effectively respond by taking the following steps: Stop and think : Take a moment to organize your thoughts.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

For many organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. Don’t send spam. with 7 Tips for Effective Email There is something about e-mail that fosters poor communication habits. Here are some tips to make your e-mail as effective and efficient as possible: Use short paragraphs.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

These specific attributes are more like personality traits than true management skills, and they ultimately build trust : T imely R ealistic U nscripted S ensitive T ransparent Timely — Every day I deal with people who say they want to grow their company, community, or association. Why couldn’t that be a leader like you?

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 14, 2010

Video clip: “Gotta get my stuff done” Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don’t take a lot of commitment on their part. This is post 6 of my series: Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator. Checking e-mail is almost perfect for this purpose. Get rid of the knick-knacks, games and toys tools.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Don’t scribble it at the back of an envelope or a bill. Don’t write one message at the edge of another one. If the pen stops working in the middle of the call, you shouldn’t be putting the caller on hold to go searching for a replacement. Here are some tips on how to take a proper, accurate telephone message.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Don’t worry – Every time you start to worry about things you don’t have, ask yourself this question, “How much difference is this going to make in five years?” Don’t get me wrong, discontent can be a useful thing. When did you start noticing the dents and rust; the scratches in the paint job? It’s not worth the effort.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 7, 2010

If yours is an organization that encourages less-formal communication, you may find people dropping by to discuss anything from last night’s big game to next week’s big presentation. If a visitor comes into your office, stand up to greet them and don’t invite them to sit down. Stand up for visitors.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. Answers after the jump. Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. Set up your voice mail to answer after the third ring. Saying “hello&# may be quick, but it’s not useful. At the very least, answer with your name. Harvey Trailer speaking.&# and 9:00 p.m.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 30, 2010

Stop exaggerating I’ve said it a million times, don’t exaggerate! Even if you process 1,000 sheets of page this week, you won’t have done much more than ten pounds worth of work. Related articles by Zemanta Why Worry About Something That You Can’t and Won’t Change?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

5 Ways to Deal (lifescript.com) Workplace Democracy: Corporate Style (seeingtheforest.com) Related Posts: 7 tips for Stronger Self-Discipline 24 Time Management Tips 10 Things you Don’t Want to Hear from Your Real Estate Agent Communication Did you enjoy this post? Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations. Don’t get trapped into doing too much. Don’t multi-task. In order to save yourself a lot of time for more productive activities, ensure that you stay organized and that your environment is conducive to an effective lifestyle.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

That’s when she noticed that one member, Bob, wasn’t writing anything down. I don’t want to tell you how to do your job,” Lynn began, “but I noticed you’re weren’t writing down any of your assignments.” Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

Being organized and prepared makes it easier to grab opportunities for personal development in all areas of your life. After all, we only have a finite length of time but the snag is that we don’t know how long we have and when your time is up… As Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 11, 2010

Take courage from the fact that you have been asked to speak because the organizers feel you have something to say to their group. Get Out in Front Don’t hide behind your material. You can’t buy confidence on eBay. If you really want your confidence to sky rocket, be totally and thoroughly prepared.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t Everyone wants to be treated with respect. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need? You know I got it! Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. F – Family and Friends – are life’s greatest ‘F’ treasures. Don’t loose sight of them. G – Give more than what is enough. Where does motivation and self improvement take place at work? When you exert extra effort in doing things. H – Hang on to your dreams. Remember, it wasn’t raining when Noah build the ark.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Prioritize: Next, you can organize the action steps into lists of what you’re going to do. Whether it’s as simple as throwing a brochure in the garbage or as complex as planning a management retreat, you need to identify the steps needed to move the item forward. Get it done: Now that you know what you need to do, get started.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

We’re going to drive to the west coast to enjoy a part of Vancouver Island we haven’t visited before. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! I’m on vacation right now. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Don’t expect it to happen overnight, but expect it to happen. Don’t give up. One of my favourite cartoons shows the character contemplating Spring, and she says, “Time to go out in the garden to see if the bulbs I didn’t plant, didn’t come up.&# It will happen. Fix it later.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

Make a list of all you can’t stand about work/life Those who are really stuck may complain that they don’t know what they want. Recognize that ALL change (good or bad) means loss The ‘evil’ we know is sometimes less scary than the ‘evil’ we don’t know. Reframe ‘I can’t!’

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

If you don’t stop the alarm, Nag will remind you every minute until you acknowledge the alarm. Nag’s controls let you set an alarm at the top of the hour, or at a set time away – such as, in 5 minutes, or an hour from now. If you want to fine-tune the alarm time, then simply press the time buttons again to add to the elapsed time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Even if they attend organization meetings, they often end up associating with people who are neither particularly ambitious or well-connected. You want to meet people who are ahead of you in their careers and in their organizations. Look around and identify the top people in your organization. Don’t be a pest.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

A while back, Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers ) released data from a poll on personal organization. Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop. If you aren’t joining sheets of paper with tape, move the dispenser off the desk. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

T erritorial zones/touch – Find the appropriate balance of distance; too close invades personal space, while too far may seem like you’re not interested. Don’t slouch; but don’t sit like you’re at military attention. Stay relaxed and lean forward a bit. By avoiding eye contact, you appear anxious, uninterested and bored.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Organize your errands into a single run. 3) Count on Interruptions No matter how well you organize your schedule, there will be times when interruptions get in the way. Organize and schedule your errands. I’d like to post links to your articles from my blog but don’t see where to link them to!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and poor performance. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said – yesterday is gone!

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 6, 2010

You’ve heard your speech…your audience hasn’t and needs time to process it. This doesn’t mean blubbering like some over-mascara-ed televangelist, or uncontrolled laughter at your own jokes. Nothing will destroy your credibility faster than inappropriate emotions. Silence is better than idling. Pace, pace, pace.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Leading the Way to Better Boundaries Burnout doesn’t have to be part of your job description. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Set Healthy Boundaries at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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