I’ve had some interesting conversations recently about trust, delegation and involvement. Specifically how being too involved can get in the way of...
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The importance of saying ‘no’
When is it good to say ‘no’? Not just necessary, but actually good? When is ‘no’ a better answer than ‘yes’? I’ve been using Lent as an opportunity...
Are you pretty clear or really clear?
This is a question I came across in Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism, and one I’ve been sharing lately in talks and conversations. Greg suggests...
The tiny tasks that can take you off track
How much work can you create with one sentence? Turns out, quite a lot! It all started when a client got in touch. I ran several Productivity Ninja...
Creating a routine that works for you
Last week I was invited to speak at a Sage Small Business Saturday session, along with Brendan Flattery, President of Sage Europe and Maria G del...
Perspective
I was in Barcelona last week! As glamorous as that sounds, here’s a confession. I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to traveling alone. If my husband...
The one email that can cost or save you hours of work (and tears)
I’ve been deliberating whether to write this post. Because it is a bit of a rant. It’s about communication. The kind of communication that saves...
The Happy Helpful Human approach to selling
We had our "International Ninjamboree" at Think Productive last week, where Productivity Ninjas from around the world congregated in Brighton. In...
5 tips to stop email taking over your life
The average worker spends 41% of their time on email management, and the volume of email each of us receives is currently doubling every 4-5 years....