Race to the TOP!!
Is it doom and gloom or strap in time?
I say it’s time to thrive! To stand out from the competition and rise above the dismal hullabaloo about how bad things are. When things get tough, the capable stand high. Getting more done with less is fast becoming the industry watchword. Citibank recently laid off 55,000 employees. Who’s now doing their tasks?
Clearly to keep our jobs we need to not only be productive, but to be doubly valuable. Here are 4 Quick Ones – ways to increase your own productivity without increasing your own stress level:
1) Work in 45-55 minute increments with a bullet point lists of high priority items. Then, take a five minute brain break. Talk with a co-worker, supervisor or customer. Research demonstrates this approach increases overall productivity and mental focus 40%.
2) Struggle and challenge: Start your day by working on the most difficult projects first. Consider the feasibility of delegating tasks that others are best in completing. Perhaps in trade for tasks that more closely suit your own skill set.
3) Strengths: Spend the rest of your day working on your strengths. What are you best at? Follow up on necessary team members and clients.
4) Share your success: Find creative ways to make sure everyone is fully aware of your accomplishments. Start a Status Update Newsletter. Create an I’m Proud of…. Bulletin Board. Make sure the CEO, your supervisor, even your clients are fully aware of what’s been accomplished to move them toward their goals. If another cut is necessary, make sure the people doing the cutting are clearly aware of your value to the company.

4.5 – Have a Great Weekend! Taking yourself away to come back refreshed on Monday is a very successful way to be successful.