Julie Austin (Twitter: SpeakerSponsor) www.createforcash.com Because I work an average of at least 12 hours a day, I
have to make sure I do all heavy brain work in the morning (like writing), and
repetitive work (like filling orders) later in the day.
Julie Austin is an inventor, multiple business owner, and innovation keynote speaker. Andreea Ayers (Twitter: @andreeaayers) www.LaunchGrowJoy.com Before I sit down to work every morning, I go for a
30 minute walk to clear my head and plan for the day ahead. I also know that my
most creative time is before lunch, so I have blocked off 9-12 every day for work
- I don't take any phone calls or do any interviews during that time. That way I
can be at my most productive every morning without any distractions!
Andreea Ayers is the founder of LaunchGrowJoy.com, which is THE go-to source for product entrepreneurs who want more press, more exposure, more success, and more sales. Justin Baeder (Twitter: @eduleadership) www.eduleadership.org We know that what gets scheduled tends to be what gets
done, and if something doesn't make it onto the calendar, it's far more likely to
remain on the “to-do” list forever. But most of us have far more to do than we
can fit into our schedules. How can we get the most important work scheduled
and completed, without adding more hours to the day? Three tools can work
together to help us accomplish more of what matters in the time available to us:
1) An electronic to-do list. 2) A leadership agenda, a written set of goals, major
projects, and priorities. 3) A calendar. An electronic “to-do” list is a great tool
for organizing, prioritizing, and keeping track of tasks, but it doesn't solve the
scheduling problem. Since we can't make time in our schedule for every single
task, we need a filter. The agenda serves as the filter between your overflowing
and unrealistic “to-do” list, and the harsh reality of your calendar. As you plan
your week, review your agenda and your “to-do” list, and schedule the work that
appears in both. You'll find that you need to add tasks to your “to-do” list to
reflect your priorities, and eliminate others that don't fit your agenda. You'll
notice when your agenda needs to be updated, and you'll be able to see how well
your use of time lines up with your priorities.
Justin Baeder is a speaker, leadership consultant, and director of The Principal
Center, a professional development firm supporting school leaders in 34 countries through video-based online programs.
