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Confessions of an Organizing Junkie

While I was packing away some of my winter gear I noticed a stack of neglected files in my front hall closet. Deep down, I knew they were there, but I just wasn’t prepared to admit it yet.  The problem is, once I had those files in my sight, other images started flooding to mind.  [...]
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Two Clear Tips for Managing Your Details

There are times when managing the little things can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant. No matter how many emails you knock off, a whole bunch of new ones step in to take their place. You no sooner hang up the phone when a new voicemail awaits you. Right alongside all of the ‘big’ [...]
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Busting Through Excuses for NOT Delegating

Do you regularly do things that you probably should be delegating? Do you find that your top projects keep getting bumped? Are you always running off your feet? Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to battle.  Today’s article is all about busting through excuses for not delegating. Excuse #1: No one can do it [...]
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Delegating: Your Best Source of Leverage

I am occasionally an ideas guy, and work to bring these ideas to action and have enjoyed some success with them over the years.  I am also quick to point out that I could never have achieved any of those successes on my own.  Collaborating with others is my best source of leverage when it [...]
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Leading Productive Teams

I have always said that having a strong, productive team is the best way to achieve great things.  Establishing a strong team has been a strong focus of mine throughout my career.  And fortunately, it has benefited both me and my fellow team members. I’d like to share three of my top tips for establishing [...]
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