Success

JUNE 23, 2021

You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If We have people who can take some of that off of you so we can reduce your overwhelm , and so you can lead from a place of health—both mentally and physically.’ ”. BELAY’s CEO Tricia Sciortino believes the answer is simple: As soon as you can afford it.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But in the last year, as the pandemic radically reoriented so many parts of everybody’s lives, I was reminded painfully of what economists call “opportunity costs” I’ve always been productive and disciplined, so I was under the impression that even with all my traveling and various projects, I wasn’t suffering much for it.

Holidays 116

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place. How will you use Basecamp?

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Success

MARCH 9, 2022

Increasing sales outreach may mean sending out 5,000 emails, not 1,000, or making 100 calls a month instead of 50. In stepping up your own game, get specific about how you open each phone call, your choice of words and even how you title your emails , Cathcart says. Don’t waste time with the old warm-ups,” he says.

Goals 254

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. What’s that?

Management 125

Management Self Esteem Social Media AT&T 125

Office Dynamics

MARCH 3, 2014

We had 3 massive projects that we had been working on for months and all had a deadline date of February 25. I was working between multiple devices: cell phone, iPad and the “backdoor” to our email system. Look at how the different elements in your life interact: home/relationships/health/work. What about your health?

Health 100

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. If your executive mentions a new project or talk force they will be working with, ask them to tell you more about the mission and the people. Also, your mental health is very important.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2023

After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. I do my typical morning email and text check-in—a routine that now involves looking at the latest COVID-19 numbers in my state, Illinois, which was in the midst of a surge. Good morning to my girls,” he says. It’s 6:30 a.m.

2020 246

2020 Medical Retirement Learning 246

Workplace Insight

MAY 4, 2022

The results, as analysed in a joint project by Autonomy and the research organisation Association for Sustainability and Democracy (Alda) in Iceland, found productivity and service provision remained the same or improved across the majority of trial workplaces. I usually find myself checking emails or returning calls. Global trials.

2018 98

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 4, 2016

There is the usual diary shuffling and checking of emails (mine and my bosses), the phone is always ringing and I get a zillion requests for meetings every day, all of which seem to eat up a huge amount of my day. What has been your career highlight? What do you do in the evening with your spare time?

Health 100

Health Management Project Management Promotion 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

Phones 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Boxes or storage containers to use for sorting.

Calendars 100

Calendars Ergonomics Filing Health 100

Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2021

You’ll miss out on quality candidates if your recruitment workflow processes are slow and lengthy Move fast and make an offer over the phone first. Project Your Employer Brand Use the introduction to get to the point - that they’ve been successful in impressing you and you would like to offer them a job.

Legal 61

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Access to email means your boss can find you wherever, whenever. Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Along with health, time and energy are our most valuable resources. Sustainable.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 69

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I turned off my email notification a long time ago (about 15 years) because I did not want to be taken out of the important state of concentration when working on projects.  100 emails a day x 220 work days a year.   So let's really do the math!  HOURS A YEAR LOST TO EMAIL PINGS! You got it.

Email 100

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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? Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter. This allows them to keep it within site, but all projects are kept in an organized file.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

Skype allows meetings to take place in multiple locations around the world and the use of tablets means emails can be responded to anytime and anywhere (including the beach!). Create a timeline for your clients of when they can expect projects to be completed and discuss any potential issues which could arise before you head off.

Holidays 100

Holidays Time Zones Equipment Email 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Make a #project w/ do-able sized parts   AllisonDGraham   @ StephCalahan make a list. 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? To your success!

Stress 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

AppleEve   @ StephCalahan a trusty desk diary and pens (colour coded for different types of appointments) roguereporter   @ StephCalahan Microsoft Project. It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Works every time.

Calendars 100

Calendars Twitter Phones Google 100

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.  "  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone. 

Medical 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

The chance to direct a team and co-ordinate projects can be very challenging, yet rewarding. Burnout also negatively impacts your health. As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. Put your health first.

Stress 100

Stress Health Mentoring Ergonomics 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

» Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements There are a number of statements that I have heard people say over the years with regard to their organizing projects.  "   Wanting to do a good job on your projects is admirable.    However, the drive for perfection has ruined the success of many projects. 

Networking 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. If you have a special project, set aside a day as “Do not disturb” time, so you can complete the project. Set aside time for yourself Set the first two hours of your day for yourself. Use that time to catch up on work.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Get rid of the activities and projects (and sometimes even people) that don't fit.    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.    Add in those things that do fit.

Health 100

Health Networking Fax Twitter 100

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. If you know a project will take 2 hours, add another 30 minutes to buffer for time lost to interruptions. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Save time by grouping similar tasks together.

Management 100

Management 2008 Ergonomics Stress 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Ask yourself whether or not those documents will be relevant to your work in the coming year – completed projects and last year’s receipts should not be living in your active files! Or did you just have a hard time getting started on those bigger, more important projects? Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

2011 100

2011 Filing Networking Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Productivity and Organization Link Lineup | Main | 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams » Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio Listen live to Stephanie answer questions about productivity & organization on the Solace Wealth Management show. 

Management 100

Management 2011 Interviewing Fax 100

Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Access to email means your boss can find you wherever, whenever. Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Along with health, time and energy are our most valuable resources. Sustainable.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 40

Productivityist

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Checking email (personal or work) can also be a distraction for many (myself included). Have the right tools.

Telecommuting 40

Telecommuting Filing Email Google 40

Productivityist

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Checking email (personal or work) can also be a distraction for many (myself included). Have the right tools.

Telecommuting 40

Telecommuting Filing 2013 Email 40

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  Do you find yourself jumping from one project to another?    One day it is one project and then the next day a different “ bright shiny object ” comes into view and we switch off to that.    We are so busy jumping from project to project that we never really complete any of them. . 

Learning 100

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Where a project deadline is looming obviously there should be an urgency to complete your tasks and these should be prioritised at the top of your list. This is obviously easier said than done but for my general health and sometimes sake of my sanity I try to get away from my desk at the very minimum of once a day.

UPS 100

UPS Filing Health AT&T 100

Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Apart from describing the tasks, talk about the leave policy, workplace bonuses, yearly paid leaves, vacation plans, health insurance, employee stock options etc. Examine consumer behaviour and modify email and advertising campaigns accordingly. Strong and effective project management skills.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Salary International 52

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  If I had not taken the time to complete my profile, we probably would not be doing the project in January. A different take on the to-do list.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Networking Facebook Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

A - True B - False 4 -- You got side tracked in a project and have forgotten lunch with a colleague/business associate.  E - Email and set up another appointment? 5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call.   Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Phones Networking AT&T 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time; organize your errands into a single run; reply to e-mail; etc. Projects that will take weeks or months to complete should be organized and tracked in a different way. A load of time is lost in the starting, stopping and changing of different levels or types of activity.

2008 100

2008 Ergonomics Health Holidays 100