Neen James

How to make this your most Productive Year Ever

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:40:00 -0400

Each year we start the year thinking about our goals, our job, our health, all the ‘new' routines and commitments we make to ourself to make this our best year yet... but two weeks into January all our planning and resolution goes out the window! You can make this your best year ever by applying some of these simple ideas (and save this article, keep it handy and re-read to keep you on track).

Are you Productiv-ABLE?

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:10:00 -0400

Recently my mate and thought leader, Scott Ginsberg published a fabulous book called ABLE. It shares his theory of the universe. Scott says, ‘the only thing in life you have control over is yourself and that you can't make anything happen - but you can (greatly) increase the probability of that thing happening ... by making yourself more "-able."

It is a brilliant book and you definitely would enjoy a copy - buy at Amazon - click here. His list is extensive of all the -ABLE's that increase your probability of success in business and in life. It got me thinking....what if everyone was more Productiv-ABLE? I know it isn't a real word (I can hear my English teacher Mr Noonan correcting me right now!) but think about it...

Be a productive Road Warrior: Strategies before you travel

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:30:00 -0400

You have seen them, they all look alike, the regular ‘road warrior' with their determined expression, wrinkle proof suit and pulling a beaten up carry on bag...whether you travel a little or a lot with your company there are many ways you can boost your personal productivity when you travel. These strategies will help you maximise your time, limit your stress and overall increase your travel productivity.

Accelerate Productivity Through Airport Security

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:54:31 -0400

As a productivity keynote speaker, my business takes me across the US and beyond most weeks and a regular part of every week is getting through the airport security line. Here are a few strategoes to help you make your time waiting more productive.

How to get your home ready for the Summer

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:40:00 -0400

The excitement of the summer is now upon us and it is during this time we often feel like we have more on our ‘to do' list than there are hours in the day!

The kids are home from school, we might be splitting our time between home and a beach house and a common area of stress for many people is getting our homes ready for the summer.

Working in partnership with a fantastic service, like Harmony Clean can help save you time, help you relax and also give you peace of mind.

Be Productive in the Summer

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:24:29 -0400

Why is it that when the summer arrives business slows down, networks stop meeting, work attendance decreases, business development activities grind to a halt and yet... we still have budgets, goals and targets to achieve? How do you handle the ‘unproductive' attitude that summer brings?

How can you juggle vacation schedules? Historically summer may have been a time for you where you took it easy did minimum activity and were more focussed on what you could achieve when fall comes around... not this year.

Decide to make this your most productive summer ever, here are some strategies that will help you do that and continually grow your business... all year round.

How to be Productive in Your Lunch Hour (yes you need to eat!)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:50:00 -0400

No longer do we have a leisurely ‘lunch hour’, it is more like a crammed ‘lunch 5 minutes’ sitting at our computers or pouring over a Blackberry. You will increase your productivity in the afternoon by at least 25% if you get out of the office.

Pro-Networkingâ¢Strategies for Attorney Business Development

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Do you want to grow your book of business? Do you want to increase the profile of your practice? Do you want to build your community profile? If you answered yes to any of these questions applying simple strategies will increase your network and improve your business development activities to achieve outstanding results.

Strategies to Make Your Conference Attendance More Productive

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:20:00 -0400

Throughout our careers we are all required to attend conferences, industry meetings, retreats, strategic off-site meetings. These events are all called different names but the idea is the same – you need to be away from your home or office for a period of time. To ensure this is a productive activity for you I have created a list of tips you can use before, during and after the conference event.

How to Productively Delegate

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:20:00 -0500

Too often we think we are superman or superwoman and able to do everything ourselves. We say things like “it would be quicker to do it myself”, “no one does this as well as I do” and we make ourselves believe we are the only one who can do our job or complete a project a certain way. This thinking reduces your productivity and prevents you achieving your goals. Choose to delegate. Choose to be more productive by teaching others and helping build their skill set.

The benefits of delegating include:

You give others the satisfaction of learning a new task
You reward others with more responsibility
You free up headspace to allow you to focus on other strategies
You empower those around you to achieve more