Leadership & Mindset
Effective Executives Lead By Example
Close your eyes and think back to an executive you worked with (or for) that was truly inspiring. Someone so incredibly motivating that everyone around him/her seemed to work better, faster and more efficiently. What did this person possess that motivated everyone around them? When you meet someone like this (and they are few and far between), it feels like they were born for that job. But as explained in my previous article (Answering the most important leadership questions (Link)), these leaders are made and are not born with these skills.
Quote about planning
If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll
How do I start using GTD?
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by Riccardo Cambiassi used under Creative Commons License [/caption] It goes without saying that the real first step is learning about GTD. The best way to learn it is to pickup a David Allen GTD book and go through it at least twice. You should plan to re-read it at least once a year as a refresher. Once you understand GTD, it's time to get started and the first thing you will need is a way to make a list.
What are the best tools for implementing GTD
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by becosky used under Creative Commons License [/caption] A question I get asked very often when people realize I use the Getting Things Done system to organize myself is “What is the best tool to implement a GTD system?” And the magical answer you are waiting for is..... It doesn't matter. The importance is that you have a tool where you can offload it from your psyche. Your tools can be as simple as paper, pen, folder and in baskets all the way to super modern hi-tech tools like The Brain.
Quote about the possible
"Clear your mind of can't" #quote #selfimprovement #best #success #leadership
Quote about goals
Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.- Bo Jackson
9 ultimate job search tips and tricks
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Alex France used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Whether you have been laid of, abused at work or simply need something new, here are 10 tips to help you find your next perfect job. Preparation is king Before starting the job search process, make sure you have the required infrastructure in place to look professional. Make sure your primary voicemail (attached to the number on your CV) has a professional sounding message (no music, slang or clichés).
LinkedIn Tip #7 - Don't spam your connections with every update
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] In its default configuration, every time you make a change to your LinkedIn profile, it advertises this change to all of your contacts. This is a wonderful feature when you change jobs or companies but becomes annoying when you start cleaning your profile and send 30 updates to your network. Here are the steps to change this setting: <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/7bbe50bf12.jpg" alt=""> Go down to the Privacy controls section