Dear Justin, I have teammates (and even my manager, at times) who are inefficient and often unproductive. This is causing issues for me because I end up picking up the slack. I’m not perfect, but I’d like them to more effectively manage their workload. How can I handle this? Sincerely, Tired of Picking Up the …
Just because you have a great memory – should you still keep track of everything in your head? Justin argues that remembering things, isn’t really what your mind is for. Watch the episode for Justin’s tips on getting the most out of your great memory.
You’re not alone – we’ve all committed to more than we can realistically do. And while you got yourself into that mess, the good news is that you can also get yourself out of it. In this week’s episode, Justin shares one tip for regaining control of an overloaded to-do list. It’s easier than you …
Consider that your to-do list isn’t overwhelming because of the amount of tasks on it. Rather, it’s the way you captured your to-dos that is causing you stress and anxiety. In this week’s episode, Justin shows you how to avoid listing vague and large tasks, and instead write down the very next action you need …
Ever find yourself running an errand on your way home from work only to pull up to the store and forget why you came in the first place? Was it milk? Sugar? A new GTD system? In this week’s episode Justin will share a tip to capture everything–even the errands you need to run …
One reason you drop balls or miss details is because of a flaw in your capture system. Most people have far too many places in which they capture incoming requests such as email, sticky notes, digital notes, in-trays, notebooks, lists, etc. They also aren’t reliably emptying all of those inputs into one reliable tool. Sound …
Have too much on your plate? Drowning in commitments, tasks, and projects? In this week’s episode, Justin shows you how having an agreement mindset will help you prioritize your commitments. When you consider that your to-do’s aren’t just boxes you need to check off, but agreements you’ve actually made to others, you start to reconsider …
Do you feel like you’re always busy, but never productive? Do you end the day drained and exhausted, but with little to show for your efforts? In this week’s episode, Justin shares one tip that will change how you prioritize your daily commitments and workflow. This one habit will ensure that you end your day …
The best teams don’t have meetings they don’t need to have. And yet, how many of us find our calendars packed full of meetings? Ironically, in the absence of productivity, it sometimes feels like the best thing to do is hold a meeting. Wrong! In this week’s episode, Justin shares the one thing you should …
Dear Justin, I have attended many courses that make use of skill models, including the VitalSmarts courses. Crucial Conversations, for example, provides a model that outlines what to do before, during, and after a crucial conversation. In Getting Things Done, I learned multiple steps for how to take control of my workflow, from capturing ideas …
