productivity

Getting ready to get ready

Stephanie Frank — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:52:40 -0500

Stuck is not a fun place to be.

Yet for so many, stuck seems to be a state that is stubbornly present, even defeating in the lives of so many.

You know, the web site tweak that just has to be done before you
promote, the sales script that needs to have every word perfect before
you make the call, the distraction of finding something new to create
instead of focusing on the thing that’s in front of you. And the
worst of all – just not knowing what to do next.

It’s the Getting Ready to Get Ready syndrome.

Slow down to speed up

Stephanie Frank — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:53:09 -0500

Just finished watching the movie Peaceful Warrior. (If you haven’t
seen it, go grab a copy at the DVD store. It’s one you’ll want to see
more than once).

In the movie, Dan, the main character, has a very busy life. He’s a
young college student and athlete, bound for the Olympics, he trains
hard, plays hard and gets good grades. A certain feeling of uneasiness
comes over him about his life, something he’s never had before. He
seeks the counsel of a wise elder who begins to show him the way.

What happens when you “What if?”

Stephanie Frank — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:10:01 -0500

It was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the
movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just
seen the movie “2012″.

Social Media: Does It Help or Hinder Productivity?

Ray Williams — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:53:37 -0500

Does the use of social media in the workplace benefit organizations and educational institutions and help productivity or hamper productivity? That's a question many leaders and educators are debating in organizations, even while students and employees immerse themselves in social media for both personal and business purposes. This article will examine both sides of the question, and show how it's clearly connected to a much bigger question of organizational change.

Who’s in charge?

Stephanie Frank — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:48:31 -0500

Over the years, I’ve been doing a lot more life coaching (which I
absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and
self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and
mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone.

I used to think that getting things done was all “mind over matter”,
but not now. You see, you already have inside of you all of the
resources you need to get what you want, change what you want and be
who you want. (I know, it’s sometimes hard to believe, but it’s true).

3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:38:42 -0400

Tip #1

Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Schedule Focus Time
every day. This is the time you are not to be disturbed. Turn off the
phone, shut down email and determine your biggest need for action at
this time. Then set your timer and get it done!

Tip #2

Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:35:55 -0400

Are you living your purpose? Do you know your mission?

“What am I here for? What is my
purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these
questions. More and more people are these days. There have been
hundreds of books written on this important and debatable subject.

What do you want?

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:31:30 -0400

“What do you want?”

I call this the four words that move
you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time
to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see
themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future
with no limits. Can you do it?

Now ask yourself – if you had a future with no limits…

Fear

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:31:26 -0400

Let’s take a close look at the concept of fear.

Not fun, you say? Fear isn’t your problem, you say? Are you sure? Or is that denial talking?

Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my!

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:33 -0400

Just got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured
the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job.
(Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and
values testing because it makes people understand their relationships
so well!)

Stay on Target

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:49:34 -0400

Today’s mantra: stay on target.

Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could
be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s
probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many
blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes you just have
to let yourself feel poopy for a little bit before you move on.

The meaning of pain

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:27 -0400

“My neck hurts.”

It was a simple statement, one that told me everything I needed to know about his life. He literally had a “pain in the neck” situation going on at work, and it showed up as a physical pain. When I first got my master certification in NLP and hypnosis, I was instantly drawn to a different type of coaching – working through emotions by working through pain.

5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:25:06 -0400

This is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the
outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I
see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by
getting a big and unexpected push.

You might be scratching your head right now and saying to yourself
“that gal is crazy – totally nuts”. I know it must seem that way but
keep reading – you might find a nugget in there somewhere.

One Year Later--Flexible Downsizing and Hard Choices Post-Recession, Pre-Recovery

Cali Yost — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:46:35 -0400

A year ago, the economic downturn was in full gear. As layoffs gained momentum, I loudly promoted a more flexible approach to downsizing as an alternative to knee jerk job cuts. If executed correctly and strategically, compressed workweeks, telecommuting, reduced schedules, furloughs and sabbaticals improve productivity and reduce costs in numerous areas (e.g labor costs, real estate overheads, operating costs), therefore, limiting or avoiding layoffs. Additionally, this very same

Hard Work's Overrated, Maybe Detrimental.

Cliff Kuang — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:39:43 -0400

Caterina Fake, who, with her husband Stewart Butterfield, founded Flickr, knows a thing or two about bliztkreig work schedules. But she points out that late nights are seldom very useful in the grand scheme of things. Hard work? Overrated:

Evernote: Your Other Brain, for Windows

Chris Dannen — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:47:58 -0400

Evernote is a remember-everything notebook app beloved by obsessive developers, project managers, and generally forgetful creatives everywhere. This week the company launched a revamped Windows version, which will bring it up to speed with the slick version for Mac. If you're a PC goon and you haven't tried Evernote, this is your best excuse.

Million Dollar Thinking Habits

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:56:21 -0400

What is a million dollar thinker, anyway?

Million dollar thinkers think about
things like money and making decisions in a different way from the
average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.

As an example: suppose you were
$10,000 in debt. The average person would focus on the debt, how to pay
it, how to get out of it. They may take on a second job to pay the
debt. The focus, no matter what, would be on the debt.

5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:47:01 -0400

You know where you want to go, but
how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier
than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need
help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you?

It helps if you understand what
makes you tick; your personal value system. These values are the ones
you live with, not necessarily every day, but over the course of your
life, that enable you to live with your decisions.

Confessions of a Former Hacker

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:43:42 -0400

Made you blink, didn’t I?

Yes, it’s true. I have been trained
as a professional (although now “former”) hacker. I used to spend my
days with huge computer systems, using ninja-like tools to solve the
most complex of problems.

So what is a hacker, really? Well,
the truth is the true definition of a hacker is one who takes delight
in solving problems and overcoming limits.

Huh?

Attack Strategies for Email Sanity

Stephanie Frank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:40:16 -0400

There’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors…

…and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox.

I’m not talking about the stupid
once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking
about the legitimate things you need to deal with. Things like requests
from vendors, employees and contractors. Or “what do you want for your
birthday” emails from Mom.

Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Stephanie Frank — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:16:33 -0400

I sat among a pile of papers and cried.

Everywhere I looked, I saw more work
to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became.
Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for
all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman,
and I could not figure out how to set up a filing system. I felt stupid.

Really stupid.

Inputs vs. Outputs

Rocky Tilney — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:04:40 -0400

Remember the movie Short Circuit from the mid-80’s? An experimental robot (#5) gets electrocuted and becomes “intelligent”.

10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 (Twitter Followers)

Stephanie Frank — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:08:17 -0400

While some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell
you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to
use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly
not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do
I see myself as a guru of any kind. That’s why I wanted to share with
you today some of the things I learned on the way to my first 10,000
followers:

How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free?

Stephanie Frank — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:52:13 -0400

Q: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?”

A: That is a great
question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so
you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to
manage everything that’s on your plate.

Manifesting Made Easy

Stephanie Frank — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:46:31 -0400

Manifesting has become a popular buzzword within the metaphysical community and with “The Secret” being so popular, it has made its way into more of the mainstream. What does it mean to you? Making your dream a reality? Yes, absolutely. But, how – that’s the question. Lots of people would like to find the answer.