How?...

How? – Journaling Jem™ for the Day from Journaling Jems™ for the Business Professional – How is a great question to ask to stimulate your unconscious to bring you the answers you need.  Think about any business problem or issue.  Write a list of as many How? questions as you can think of that relate to it. Some examples…. How can I generate more revenue today? How can I give better customer service? How do I...

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Storyboarding with Post-It® notes...

Storyboarding with Post-It® notes   You have a project to do or an idea for a new product, service or book.  The blank page can sometimes be daunting.   Storyboarding with Post-it® notes is fun and easy.  It helps with the creative process and can provide a way to organize ideas.  It’s less restrictive than making a list or an outline.  It can help define your “Elephant Bites” of a project or...

Eat That Elephant!...

Eat that Elephant!!!   I’m sure most of you have heard the question:- How do you eat an elephant?  And the answer:- One bite at a time!   This is an old time management adage.   If the elephant is a project you need to complete, you have to complete it one bite or action at a time.   Sometimes that feels easier said than done.  So let’s break it down further.   1. Define the Elephant – First you...

Thirty Fifteen...

Thirty Fifteen   Do you have a project on your plate that you’ve been procrastinating?   People often do this at Tax Time!   Here’s a methodology that I use:-   Commit to work on it for a minimum of 30 minutes without stopping.  Set a timer, if you need to.  Once the 30 minutes is over, you may find that you are involved in the project and want to continue, that’s great.  When you do need a break, set...