Category Archives: Individual Productivity

Business Among Moms: Success Summit

  On May 20th, join me for a content-filled day of education, connection and inspiration for women entrepreneurs in Bellevue, WA at the Embassy Suites. The BAM Success Summit has 11 workshop sessions featuring regional and national experts that will provide … Continue reading

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Christina Marie Kimball speaking at Business Among Moms

Forget big change, start with a tiny habit with Christina Marie Kimball of Artful Thinking.   Removing old or adding new simple habits can move mountains.  We will explore how and if motivation, natural levels of self disciple or drive plays a … Continue reading

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Are You Neglecting What’s Important?

Nugget: “Time = Life. Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.”~ Alan Lakein Reflection drill: Remain focused on preplanned priorities. The more you get caught up with what’s urgent, the less you’re involved … Continue reading

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Is Your Desk Covered With Phone Messages?

Nugget: “It is those who have this imperative demand for the best in their natures, and who will accept nothing short of it, that holds the banners of progress, that set the standards, the ideals, for others.”~ Orison Swett Marden Reflection drill:  Batch as many … Continue reading

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Did You Hear What You Just Said?

Nugget: “Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.”~ Tom Blandi Reflection drill: What you say and how … Continue reading

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Don’t I Know You?

Nugget:  “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs … one step at a time.”~ Joe Girard Reflection drill:  Create a file for every person you meet even if all you have is a name, title or … Continue reading

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Is This Phone Call Really Necessary?

 Nugget: “Anything that is wasted effort represents wasted time. The best management of our time thus becomes linked inseparably with the best utilization of our efforts.”~ Ted W. Engstrom Reflection drill: Before you make a call, ask yourself whether calling is the most time-effective step at … Continue reading

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Are You Taking The Time To Save Time?

Nugget: “It’s simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do.”~ John R. Amos Reflection drill:   You must plan, no matter how busy you are. The less time you have, the more … Continue reading

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 Are You A Partner In This?

Nugget: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.”~ Colin Powell Reflection Drill: Celebrate diversity — include EVERYONE on your team. The power of cooperation is unparalleled. Why it matters: The heart of synergy is open, honest … Continue reading

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What Are You Going To Do With All Your Extra Time? 

Nugget:  “There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” ~ Douglas Everett Reflection drill: Give proper time to each role … Make sure … Continue reading

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