The Trouble With “No”

by Chris Sier | Jun 28, 2019 | Productivity

The trouble with “no” is we keep saying “yes” to everything. We reply yes to phone calls, text messages, emails as they arrive. We say yes to volunteering for new projects, tasks, whatever comes up! We are hesitant, if not afraid of what would happen, by saying no to...

The Faster Info Grows, The Faster We Race To Keep Up

by Chris Sier | May 31, 2019 | Productivity

I was speechless when I read Bernard Marr’s article, dated May 21, 2018, “How Much Data Do We Create Every Day? The Mind-Blowing Stats Everyone Should Read,” that an astounding 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every, single day. In other words, 90 percent of...

Use “GPS” To Map Out Your Goals

by Chris Sier | Apr 30, 2019 | Measurements

When I drive to someplace new, I put the destination into my GPS. I am able to measure my progress at every step because it tells me where to turn, what to look out for, and when I will arrive. The best thing about it, I won’t get lost! We can use that concept when...

Ten Steps To An Effective Meeting

by Chris Sier | Mar 30, 2019 | Productivity

Our time is a valuable, limited resource; and we need to use it wisely. The following ten tips will create an effective and productive meeting that stays focused and on point, with an engaged and motivated team. Ten Tips for an Effective Meeting (1) Request items from...

Create Your Front & Back Pocket Plans

by Chris Sier | Feb 18, 2019 | Career Management

Be Prepared! Change is continuous; it will never stop. Preparing for the challenges change offers—whether an unexpected work force reduction or a role change—is responding to events rather than reacting to them. By managing your career, you have a much greater chance...