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I love this Liz Fosslien twist on the Eisenhower or 2x2 matrix. We all know that we're supposed to focus on the important-and-not-urgent tasks. How often do you find yourself sucked into the other three quadrants, and yet unable to stop thinking about the one that would actually make the biggest difference to your life and work? In his fantastic book 'Four Thousand Weeks', Oliver Burkeman points out that we can never get it all done anyway. He suggests the reasonable response is to stop worrying about all the unimportant things, and focus on a tiny handful of meaningful things that really matter to us. To help with that, why not carve out specific time in your diary to work on what is important-and-not-urgent? The best time to start this was 10 years ago, the next best time is today! _________________ Hi, I’m Daria 👋🏻 ✨ I help leaders develop for good, by working in their Zone of Genius. 📖 I created The Strengths Deck and wrote Unleash Your Awesome to help you get up close and personal with your strengths. ➡️ I work with teams and individuals. 💡 Follow me for ideas on how to build sustainable performance by understanding and applying your unique strengths. #EisenhowerMatrix #TimeManagement #productivity #efficiency #priorities #meaning #success #results

I love this Liz Fosslien twist on the Eisenhower or 2x2 matrix. We all know that we're supposed to focus on the important-and-not-urgent tasks. How often do you find yourself sucked into the other three quadrants, and yet unable to stop thinking about the one that would actually make the biggest difference to your life and work? In his fantastic book 'Four Thousand Weeks', Oliver Burkeman points out that we can never get it all done anyway. He suggests the reasonable response is to stop worrying about all the unimportant things, and focus on a tiny handful of meaningful things that really matter to us. To help with that, why not carve out specific time in your diary to work on what is important-and-not-urgent? The best time to start this was 10 years ago, the next best time is today! _________________ Hi, I’m Daria 👋🏻 ✨ I help leaders develop for good, by working in their Zone of Genius. 📖 I created The Strengths Deck and wrote Unleash Your Awesome to help you get up close and personal with your strengths. ➡️ I work with teams and individuals. 💡 Follow me for ideas on how to build sustainable performance by understanding and applying your unique strengths. #EisenhowerMatrix #TimeManagement #productivity #efficiency #priorities #meaning #success #results

Navigating conflict is crucial in today’s dynamic business world. Are you effectively managing disagreements within your team? Reflect on your listening skills, respect for others’ perspectives, and ability to find win-win solutions. How do you handle your hot buttons? Share your thoughts! 🔷 For more personalized guidance, book your free consultation here: https://lnkd.in/ehYNcc-p 🔔 For more insights give me a follow and hit the bellow icon on my profile #ConflictResolution #LeadershipSkills #EffectiveCommunication #TeamManagement

The 2-Minute Rule + The Power of Delegation Do you have small tasks piling up and stealing your focus? Try this: ✅ The Two-Minute Rule: If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now. ✅ Time block a “small tasks” session: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to clear the little things. And don’t forget: You don’t have to do it all yourself! 🙌 Delegate tasks to your team that don’t need your unique expertise. This frees you to focus on high-value activities. Imagine handing off scheduling or report prep to someone else while you focus on business growth. Game changer, right? I've got a whole article on some solid, practical tips for managing your time - more at this link: https://buff.ly/3Dg993W What’s one task you can delegate or knock out in under 2 minutes today? #LeadershipSkills #EfficiencyTips #BusinessSuccess (Pic from Freepik)

Lesson 6 from Guenther Steiner’s book “Surviving to Drive” highlights the profound impact of having the right people in your team. Here’s what he said: “What prevents me from becoming a complete pain in the ass is that I always try and surround myself with good people. They are the ones who keep me sane from day to day and, as long as I know that they’re on top of things and are doing a good job, I can take a step back, leave them alone, and concentrate on something else.” Most (if not all) business owners know the pain from having an employee(s) that just isn’t the right fit for the business. It drains your energy, costs you time and money, and very often clients as well. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s time to ask yourself why you tolerate it. Having the right people on the team allows you to delegate effectively, as this quote that Andy Hofmeyr shared shows: “Effectively delegating to others is perhaps the single most powerful high leverage activity there is. Transferring responsibility to other skilled and trained people enables you to give your energies to other high leverage activities. Delegation means growth, both for individuals and organizations.” - Stephen Covey If you want to tap into the power of effective delegation, make sure that you have the right people on your team. Here’s to building teams that drive success! #lessons from the track #rightpeopleonthebus #effectivedelegation

Ah, business management! That mystical juggling act where chaos meets control and spreadsheets collide with whiteboards. It's the unspoken art of taming the wild beast that is the workplace. Ever wonder what it really takes to be the puppet master behind all things corporate? 1. **Jedi Mind Tricks**: Let's be real; it's 80% convincing people you know what you're doing, 20% fixing the copier. 2. **Time Traveler**: Because time isn't just money, it's an all-consuming illusion you have to bend at will—while emailing from the gyrocopter you apparently needed. 3. **Ultimate Gambler**: High stakes? All in! Business management is gambling with courage and a little bit of that deep-seated fear of losing—your sanity included. 4. **Chaos Whisperer**: Whether it’s strategy meetings or surprise audits, you know how to calm storms with a cup of coffee and dark humor. In the end, it's all about riding that fine line between ambition and madness, with both hands firmly gripping the steering wheel at full throttle. Business Management—roll with it, or get flattened. https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV #BusinessManagement #Leadership #CorporateLife #WorkplaceWarrior

💡 ¿ How Embracing Simplicity Can Transform Complex Situations ? 💡 Experience Sharing : LIBI and the Power of Simplicity #01 Let’s get back to Libi, a friend of mine, who recently shared a story that happened to her at work. While she was quietly enjoying her coffee, her manager approached her and said: "The audio (which is the key element of her project) hasn’t been working for two months." ¡ Two months ! 😳 She was left speechless. A flood of questions raced through her mind: ¿ Why hadn’t anyone told her earlier ? ¿ What impacts had this problem already caused ? ¿ How could she have acted sooner if only she had known ? 💡 After this wave of questions, a realization emerged : She understood there was no point in feeling guilty for something beyond her control. Instead, she decided to restart from “time zero”, meaning the moment she received the information, and move forward calmly, focusing on what she could control. This anecdote perfectly illustrates a key concept: the Stacey Matrix, which I discuss in my latest video. 👉 ¿ How often, in our projects, do we feel paralyzed by complexity or chaos when simplifying the situation would suffice ? 👉 ¿ How many times do problems pile up due to a lack of communication or alignment, when a simple action taken in time could have solved everything ? In this video, I show you how to use the Stacey Matrix as a practical tool to: ✅ Identify your situation (simple, complicated, complex, or chaotic). ✅ Reduce human and technical uncertainties to bring things back to simplicity. ✅ Stay on course, even in uncertain environments. 🎯 Returning to simplicity is often the key to better managing our projects and our lives. ¿ And you ? Have you ever experienced a situation where everything could have been easier with better communication or by going back to basics ? Share your stories, and find the link to our YouTube video in the comments. #Management #Simplicity #Leadership #Complexity #NovaNagement #RegenerativeEconomy #InspiringTeam #InfinitePlayer #CoreValues #Stacey #Matrix

Mastering Decisions Under Pressure: Essential Tips! Discover effective strategies for making quick decisions while under pressure. This video dives into the importance of preparation and how to handle high-stress situations, ensuring you stay on track towards success. Get ready to elevate your decision-making skills today! #DecisionMaking #PressureManagement #SuccessTips #QuickChoices #LeadershipSkills #TimeManagement #StressRelief #PersonalDevelopment #EffectiveDecisions #GoalSetting

We wanted to share some response scenario notes that our CEO Shawn Mayzes had stored for himself based on books he was reading at the time. These are helpful for him when talking to folks about deadlines and task responsibilities. Response Scenarios: - If They Say "I'll Try" Response: "I know you can do this. What would make you certain about hitting this deadline?" - If They're Overwhelmed Response: "Let's break this down - what's the one thing that would create the most progress?" - If They're Making Excuses Response: "I hear you. What can we do differently to make sure this gets priority?" - If They're Crushing It Response: "That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. What's your gut telling you about next steps?" #EffectiveCommunication #LeadershipTips #TeamworkMatters #GoalSetting #Prioritization #MotivationalLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #AccountabilityInAction #SupportiveLeadership #TeamSuccess

Needed this reminder today - “Clarity drives focus”. Even if you’re not leading a team, just knowing what your priorities are is so helpful to stop procrastinating, build momentum, and, for people like me, to know when to stop working - when enough is enough and you can actually relax 😅 I often use the ICE method for prioritization, and I follow most of the GTD method by David Allen. Sharing with your team provides them clarity on what’s important for the week, and also provides you accountability. It’s a win-win.