Making the most of your time and energy. |
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Hello! There is something about the start of fall and back to school. I have two school-aged kids at home so this time of year means a return to routine and predictability. It can be a tough shift after a more relaxed summer schedule, but on the other hand, all of our days are filled with new experiences and learning opportunities this time of year. |
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As a life-long learner, I love being in the classroom - whether it's informal or formal. I am enjoying being back in the classroom this fall with executive education students. Between that, my client work and special projects, and having two kids back in school, my days are full, which connects to the theme I am thinking about this month: productivity and time management. With all of the demands on us as leaders, how do we use our time wisely? What does it even mean to be wise about our time? I share a few thoughts on this in my most recent article, linked below. For me, paying attention to personal energy throughout the day and week and planning work and life around those ebbs and flows as much as I can makes all the difference in how I feel and what I get done. Thanks for reading. ~Jill |
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What caught my attention this month |
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From meetings management to creating space for innovation, how we use our time matters. Check out the links below for more thinking on time, productivity, and creativity. If you are looking for more leadership reading recommendations, check out my reading lists on bookshop.org. |
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The Psychology Behind Meeting OverloadBad meetings are the bane of the corporate world - and yet despite what appears to be an overwhelming consensus that they're often unnecessary and unproductive, many workplaces continue to struggle to avoid them. In this piece, the authors discuss the psychological pitfalls that lead us to schedule and attend too many meetings, and share strategies to help employees, managers, and organizations overcome those challenges. |
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Productivity Skills to Help You Gain Time BackMost of us are incredibly careful about how we spend our money. But when it comes to our time, we hardly give it a second thought. The good news is that there are easy ways to take some of your time back. Process-oriented tasks that can't be automated should at the very least be delegated or outsourced. |
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How CEOs Manage TimeIn 2006, Harvard Business School's Michael E. Porter and Nitin Nohria launched a study tracking how large companies' CEOs spent their time, 24/7, for 13 weeks: where they were, with whom, what they did, and what they were focusing on. |
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Recent articles from Leadership Refinery |
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Managing Energy and Setting Boundaries for ProductivityAn ocean of digital ink has been spilled about the phrase “quiet quitting,” and what it signifies or doesn’t. One interpretation is about setting appropriate work-life boundaries. Having the right boundaries — knowing when to say “no” and when to say “yes” can build leaders and teams’ productivity,… |
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Plan your fall professional development now! Join me at Linkage Women in Leadership. I will be in person in Orlando facilitating "Mastering Your Inner Critic" workshops. If travel isn't an option for you or your team, there is a great virtual option, too. Contact me with questions about the conference and to discuss if it might be a good fit for you or people on your team. | | |
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