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In practice, these systems can perversely disincentivise workers from the real meat of their jobs – and also results in them being tasked with the additional labour of making themselves legible to tracking systems “Across many industries and workplaces, workers’ productivity is increasingly tracked, quantified and scored.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

Work With Stephanie « My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action | Main | 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider » Stephanie Hosts Jill Hively: What’s for Dinner? 5 Steps to Meal Planning Success There is no denying that there is a strong tie between your health and your productivity or ability to focus and get things done. 

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BioTeams

JUNE 7, 2010

This is the first in a series of 4 articles where I will share with you how you can build a sustainable business opportunity generation system using only free web-based software and some inside knowledge. Many also struggle with the role of email - when is it useful as a communications tool and when does it simply not produce results?

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 The ‘Bcc’- Friend or Foe On average, we receive over 100 emails per day. The daily inbox is comprised of spam, junk mail, solicitations, marketing advertisements, greeting cards, friendly ‘hellos’, newsletters, and of course, business correspondence. Lets grow together!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc. Corinne specializes in Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence, System Intelligence,Team Development, Goal setting/Visioning, Relationship and Communication skills. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Listen Live to Stephanie Share Her Story on #WIBRadio on Jan 3 @ 1pm CST | Main | Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc.   They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    Then use the system.  Link Lineup!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 19, 2010

thanks @thinkglobally) Productivity is sometimes about effective systems and sometimes about the mindset that you have about your situation.  PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?    Often it is both.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Creating a business system or standard operating procedure (SOP) may be the right move for you. A good business system summarizes everything you know about your role in the company and how to do your job. If you have a good system, anyone who follows it will get the same result every time. Business systems are beneficial, too.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 7, 2009

.  You may come to the same conclusion as Janet, or you may find that your needs are totally different, but you will get a fabulous overview of some of the most popular planning systems today. Have a planning system you love?  Have a planning system you love?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.  " many times to my clients and in this newsletter, but it personally means more to me now.    Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.    It was quite surreal. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider | Main | Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio » Productivity and Organization Link Lineup There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years. It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.    When you are picking a system for your planning, think about the various features and pick a tool that you are most likely to USE. 

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 13, 2012

Side note: WHY are you not getting my newsletter?? We had actually packed up our stuff and started walking out when we heard the announcer say that the weather radar showed the system moving through in 10 minutes. Career Lesson : NEVER let work put you in a position of risking your health (mental, physical or emotional).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,   As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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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. Creating a Marketing Train System for 2010, January 11, 10:00 a.m. Subscribe to AZ VA Connections , the AZVAs newsletter, by sending an email request to ktcosmos@LooseEnds.net.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system. So, this answer is based on my experimentation with the two main tools the question above refers to - a planner and a tickler file system. Anchor your system one place or the other, whichever seems most natural to you. Do what's most natural for you.

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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

DECEMBER 31, 2010

  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,   As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

She became such an expert in time and life management that she's been teaching her simple, yet powerful system to others ever since via workshops and keynotes!    She calls it the 7 Minute Life System I had the honor of reviewing Allyson's program and I have to tell you it is great.    Click away!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

  We've helped slews of clients implement the software along with other productivity systems as they claimed their Office Miracle ™ ! The number of beta testers is going to be very limited - if you are interested in testing the new version, simply add your name and email to the Beta list.   Keep reading to learn more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Steph in the Media | Main | 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To » Dont Strangle Your Reminders!   Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  In others, you may choose an electronic storage system rather than paper.  1 -- Make Sure Your Electronic System is Solid Organization is Key   One of the reasons that we often keep paper copies of things is because we are afraid that we will not be able to find the item again.  Make Sure You Back it Up!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

New Years Resolution: Use a to-do list or task tracking system! - [link] - Cathy Sexton shares some great thoughts on to-do systems.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc., A different take on the to-do list.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.    I've tried different systems and they don't work. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Rather than a To Do pile, this is a special kind of parking system for action-oriented papers, serving as a reminder system to tickle your brain while giving you confidence that you won't forget about worrisome, detailed or important issues requiring action. My favorite is: The iPhone although any smart phone will do.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Now, the system updates for me and I can recognize my awesome tweeps and stay in contact. Check out my Twitter Mosaic" » "Delegate Bookmarking to an Automated System" » "Spending Time on Social Networking - Make it Count!" Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health Your physical and mental well being are crutial to your success.    You are important and your health is too.    You are important and your health is too.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   Give it a high priority.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn.  " Any system that has too many steps is likely to fail. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

.  I'm sure that sounds odd -- maybe you were thinking the focus would be health; but I wanted to focus on figuring out the true cause of my illness rather than having doctors pump me up with meds.  Good news is we found the multiple causes for my health decline and began the healing. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

  We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were!    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were! 

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  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.  I suggest that you start trying this system by using only one color.    ENHANCING THE CARD SYSTEM Use Color.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    Today, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites with content on: Planning Productivity Tools Mindset/Focus Social Media Productivity Time Management Tweet Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? . 

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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. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Subscribe to Residency Program Connection! Once you finish an item, rip the card up and throw it away.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? A different take on the to-do list.

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