The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively affecting your results. If you suffer from procrastination, then you undoubtedly know that it can be extremely troublesome. You no doubt want to work hard and get things done, but some people find this more difficult to do than others. If you are one of those people, then this podcast is for you! 

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Can you believe how many people dive into meetings without a clear agenda? And then they wonder why meetings drag on and on. Your time is incredibly valuable, and you need to use it wisely. That’s why I’ve created a powerful tool to help you run your meetings with laser-focused efficiency.

Let me introduce you to the Agenda & Action Item Worksheet – your key to crystal-clear meetings that drive results. This template is designed to give you clarity on your objectives and action steps, ensuring everyone knows exactly what needs to be done post-meeting.

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It is okay to Say “No”, when you really want to.

You don’t have to take every opportunity that comes along, especially if it doesn’t serve you in achieving your goals.  Which would you prefer - an acceptable job or a great job?  How about an acceptable relationship or a dream-come-true relationship?  How about an acceptable offer to join a board of a company that you believe in but can’t get super excited about or an offer to join a board where you think the people are super int...

Poor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it for whatever reason – is a fact of life for many of us. Most people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of doing what is required to achieve their goals. 

Think about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept?

Poor follow through is a fixture of modern life. Incredibly, most of us con...

I’m excited to share a great tool with you today. It is called The Quality of Life Enhancer Exercise. Almost everyone has lamented, at one time or another, about not having enough time in the day.  Have you ever said or thought, “I wish I had more time?”, “If I had more time, I would _____.”, “If there were a few more hours in this day, I could _____.”  Most of us, at some time or another, have probably thought or said this to ourselves, and heard others say something like this too.
 

The truth is, eve...

As we all know, the Pareto Principle states that 80% of your return should be based on 20% effort. In other words, when correctly applied, 20% of your efforts can produce 80% of the results. Correctly applying this rule saves you time and energy while producing optimal results. What you want to avoid (and this is what most people are trapped in) is apply 80% effort for only a 20% return. This means you are essentially spinning your wheels for very little return or benefit.

Apply the Pareto Principle to every aspect of your life to help you evaluate how you’re...

You know what Time Wasters are… they are things like:

·         Doing all those activities that can be delegated to someone else.

·         Getting caught up in reading all the personal jokes and entertaining things people send to your email or text.

·         Playing telephone tag when you really should work, as much as possible, by appointment only.

·         Checking on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media posts in the middle of the day when you are supposed to be doing your high-pay off activities – those activities that generate revenue to your firm.

Time wasters do...

Ever found yourself stuck, needing to make a decision but unsure which way to go? We've all been there. When you're faced with these moments of uncertainty, it's time to go back to basics with a tried-and-true method: the Pros and Cons list. This simple exercise is a powerful tool to help you navigate those pivotal decisions that impact both your personal and professional life. Trust your gut and give it a solid foundation to stand on.

The choices you make can shape your destiny. Many decisions are irreversible, setting you on a path that c...

Today, we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for becoming even more confident, which is to Dress the Part.

It might seem elementary, but dressing for success can actually improve your confidence level. Part of being confident is being comfortable, and if you are comfortable with how you look, then you will be more likely to feel that way around other people. Being well dressed to the occasion is a great way to eliminate the danger of feeling out of place or awkward, which is a great first step to warding off i...

Today, we are talking about Tip #5 for becoming even more confident, which is to Visualize the End Result.

In everything you invest your valuable time you want to visualize the end result of what you ideally would like to have happen. So, when you enter into a meeting, a phone conference, or whatever it is, you want to know the outcome you would like to have happen for the investment of your valuable time. It is amazing at how much more your confidence will increase when you start to make progress at achieving e...

Today, we are talking about Tip #4 for becoming even more confident, which is to Work Out and Get Some Exercise.

While this might seem like a very ‘healthy’ or ‘physical’ tip, it can be a very helpful one! Getting a healthy dose of exercise during the day is sometimes all that we need to push us over the positive edge. Taking up a sport, running around the block, doing a 10-minute exercise routine in your office, or even going a mile on the treadmill are all great ways to up your self-confidence level. By gettin...

Today, we are talking about Tip #3 for becoming even more confident, which is to Compliment Others.

Positivity is positivity… no matter what form it comes in. Believe it or not, complimenting others and making them feel better about themselves will actually HELP you to be more confident! When you focus on the negative aspects of life, you will often focus on the negatives within YOU as well. But, when you can learn to focus on the good in people around you, you will also be more prone to focusing on the good points wit...

Today, we are talking about Tip #2 for becoming even more confident, which is to 

Create and Periodically Review and Add to Your “Me” File.

Keeping a ‘me’ file on hand filled with emails, letters, cards, and other positive communications or comments from clients and friends is one of the best ways to help give your confidence level a boost, especially on those days when you don’t feel as good about yourself. Keep this file close at hand, and pull out a few letters to read when you start to feel down...

Today, we are talking about Tip #1 for becoming even more confident, which is to Walk Faster.

Do you ever notice how confident people seem to walk faster than people who are not as sure of themselves? This is because confident people are usually busy, full of purpose, and have a ‘method’ to their madness! Next time you go out, try to think about all of the important things that you will be needed for. Think about how important your time is, and think about how much more you could accomplish if you got to wh...

Confidence is absolutely essential if you want to make friends, influence people, and wake up energized day after day. A lack of confidence can be a pretty serious problem in a lot of different ways. It can affect your goals, your daily work, how you interact with people, and how you perceive yourself. If you don’t have enough confidence to believe in yourself, then you are going to have trouble ever achieving your goals. In fact, a complete lack of confidence will likely keep you from even setting goals!

As a successful businessperson, you no...

Principle #4 of the 4 Principles to help you reshape the way you think and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Quit Talking the Talk – and Start Walking the Walk.

Talking about taking action and actually taking action are not the same things. You have to get busy if you want to get where you ultimately want to be. Your path to goal achievement is like a journey - the sooner you start walking, the sooner you’ll get there. If you want to achieve your goals within the timef...

Principle #3 to help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Taking Action Creates Support.

The minute you start taking action to achieve your goals, the universe will rush to support you. The trick is to let the universe know you mean business. The support of friends and associates, and other unlikely saviors will all come to your rescue as soon as you show the universe you are committed to achieving your goals.  Note that I don’t mean “universe” in the cosmic s...

Principle #2 to help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Fear is Not an Excuse.

Fear is never an excuse for not taking action. Maybe you are exactly where you are right now because you have been too fearful to step outside your comfort zone. To get where you want to be you have to feel the fear and move forward anyway.  After you take action, you will wonder what you were so afraid of in the first place. Fe...

Over the next 4 days we are exploring 4 principles that will help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals. 

Principle #1 is to: Remove the Words “Try” and “Can’t” From Your Vocabulary.

Despite what you may have learned in elementary school, there is no such thing as “try.” Either you DO or you DON’T. You will either commit to achieving your goals or you won’t – it’s that simple. 

Trying to achieve your goals is not the same as committing to achieve...