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So many #Community and #DevRel folk are *amazing* at what they do in large part because of their innate desire to help others. But left unchecked, this instinct is a sure-fire recipe for burnout, not only for your team, but also for yourself personally. :( (Ask me how I know. ;P) So in this instalment, we take a trip over to #ProductManagement Land™, and stea^H^H^H^Hborrow ;) some tricks for #prioritization and setting #boundaries, so you can make sure when you say "Yes, AND!" a) it's to the highest-impact things, and b) you still leave yourself enough slack to handle the "hair fire" moments that inevitably arise. How do you folks handle prioritization/boundary-setting in your teams and/or life?

𝓐𝓪𝓪𝓪𝓪𝓱, 𝓐𝓾𝓰𝓾𝓼𝓽. 𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓐𝓾𝓰𝓾𝓼𝓽. 𝓘 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽. I should because it's my birthday month. But, for me, the countdown begins until Summer ends, and I couldn't be happier. 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋. But for now, let's celebrate August 1st. It's National Planner Day. Staying organized isn’t just for neat freaks—it’s essential in business. That is if you want to grow. If you'd rather flatline your bottom line, keep scrolling. Whether juggling meetings, managing projects, or trying to remember where you left your coffee, having the right tools can make all the difference. Speaking of tools, have you met our ride-or-die sidekick, #BizGlitch366? Biz Glitch is an accountability tool to assist with streamlining tasks, setting goals, and crushing KPIs! ----> Visit BizGlitch366.com: Where Glitches Meet Greatness! #MakeGoodMistakes

#Midday #CheckIn: How are you doing with your priorities today? Take a moment to reassess and adjust if needed. Keep pushing forward! #MiddayCheckIn #MaverickMindset #UnlockYourPotential #SpringIntoAction #ElevateYourImpact #SmallStepsBigImpact #Mavericks #KeepTurningThePageToSuccess #CLWSolutions #ThoughtLeader #ExceedExpectations #Maverick

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🎉 Friday Vibes: Finish Strong! 💪 It’s the end of the week, but there’s still time to make the most of it! Whether it’s wrapping up your tasks or setting yourself up for next week, let’s end on a high note. Take a moment to review your progress, tackle those final to-dos, and celebrate your wins—big or small! Remember, how you finish the week sets the tone for the next one. Happy Friday from the Remote Raven team! #FinishStrong #FridayFocus #RemoteRaven #Productivity #HireRemoteRaven

At Parallel we have a #PRAISE Slack Channel. Each day, this channel lights up with positivity of praise, recognition, and celebrations. It’s where we pause to recognize the hard work, creativity, and dedication that make our team so exceptional. In a world that often moves too fast, our #PRAISE channel is a reminder to slow down and say, “I see you, and I value what you’ve done.” It’s a place where we lift each other up, building a culture of gratitude. At Parallel, we know that recognition isn’t just a feel-good moment; it’s the foundation of a thriving community. Because when we celebrate each other, we grow together. So here’s to every shoutout, every thank you, and every moment of shared success—because they all remind us why we do what we do, and who we’re doing it with.

I tried a Dan Hully firebreak 'week' 🔥 👨🚒 The idea is you have a week away from the usual cadence of meetings to recharge, and refocus on the bigger picture. Here's what I learned: - It's hard to step away... you feel like you're letting the team down - It's even harder if you keep on slack (maybe one to turn off next time) - It's great to get some headspace to focus - I get a lot of energy from people so just sitting on my own doesn't work Here's what I did: - a new (much better) onboarding flow for our fractional partners (clients) For next time: - I'll just focus on two days being really 'off' - half-on/ half-off defeats the point. Any tips for breaking up the weekly grind? Let me know 👍

All right, continuing the "No one gives a &*^@# about your DevRel/Community Programs (and what to do about it)" series, here's one about Alignment: https://lnkd.in/gRjDQJDN I realize this may be yawn-worthy review for some folks out there; I've just seen quite a few people in DevRel think they can simply skip over these steps and go do their thing, and while this might even work (for some value of "work") for awhile, it inevitably leads to a *very bad place* later on. :\ Anyway, please take a look! And if you have your own favourite strategies around building Alignment, would love to hear your thoughts!