Show Notes
In this episode I talk about:
- On this stream I want to help people:
- get more focused and get more done
- navigate the inefficiencies of the professional world
- grow as a leader, team member, and professional
- enjoy life without getting lost in the black hole of work
- Who am I?
- Husband of 19 years
- Father of 5, almost 6 (someday)
- Serial Entrepreneur
- growing three companies now
- previous exit
- I've worked remotely for my entire career
- I've worked with young, talented teams and helped them grow as professionals
- Who I am not
- I'm not a self-promoting, self-proclaimed expert on all things
- I'm just a guy that obsesses about personal improvement and I want to share what I am learning.
- What do I want?
- I want to get better every day.
- I believe one of the best ways to learn is to teach what you are learning, this is my way of doing that.
- I'm on this journey, and I hope to take as many people with me as want to join.
- What will I be talking about?
- A few things on my list so far:
- How I plan priorities by the Month, Week, and Day
- The productivity apps I use and why
- Everyone should take notes in meetings - why and how
- How to time block to get things done
- How to avoid meetings the right way
- Creating a schedule that allows for maximum effectiveness, and works for your boss
- Using the Pomodoro Technique minimize distractions, get things done, and work less
- How to avoid toxic productivity
- Always bring value
- Create systems instead of goals
- 5 rules for sending a great email, and 3 times to break them
- 5 ways to improve remote work and collaboration today
- 3 things teams can do to move toward asynchronous work
- What do you want to hear about, or learn about?
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