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Too Busy? Focus on Your High Value Activities

December 9, 2015 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

Do you ever feel like the work just won’t stop?

You know… there’s paperwork, calls to make, people to meet, and oh – you also have a life! (Hopefully) Every day, you have buzzes and beeps and no limits to the amount of things that are trying to get your attention. And with all of the communication tools, does it feel like conversations are coming at you from every direction?

And do you want to make next year your best one ever? Of course you do.

I want you to take a deep breath and hang out with me for a few minutes today to shift your thinking to what really matters. Let’s talk about high value activities and how to make your life easier while getting more done. [Read more…]

Overcoming Procrastination and the Impostor Syndrome

October 30, 2015 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

Have you had any projects that have gone unfinished because they weren’t “perfect?”

Are you sitting on them right now? We all struggle with trying to be the best versions of ourselves and often this can lead to resisting finishing projects.

“What if no one likes it?”

In this post, we will take a look at this totally normal fear, why it’s so common, and how you can push through and get that project finished! [Read more…]

3 Principles for Building Great Relationships [VIDEO]

July 3, 2015 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

Are you intentionally and consistently creating powerful connections each day?

Guess what? Today is my birthday! Usually on my birthday, I use it as a time for reflection. It is a great time to ask how the previous year went and what I want to create over the next 365 days. And also, as we should all do, ask ourselves how we can get a little better each and every day. [Read more…]

Managing Change in Your Life and Business: Good or Bad

April 10, 2015 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

Let’s face it, change is constant. And uncomfortable.

All of the transitions in our lives have a pattern, and when we take the time to understand these patterns, it will take the stress out of managing change and allow us to make tough times easier.

Lately I have been watching a number of people go through changes and have been managing change in my own life. Especially when the change is GOOD, we still struggle with it. I’ve had quite a bit of fun observing what’s happening, how people react emotionally, and ways to move through change more effectively. That’s what today is all about. Plus you get a bit of an awesome book summary… [Read more…]

Is Your Organization Lying About Being Innovative?

October 22, 2014 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

How many times have you heard people say they want to be innovative, when in reality they don’t want to change a thing?

Leaders talk at length about their desire to drive change and be ahead of the curve in their marketplace. And this week is a perfect time for me to talk about this for a few reasons. First, I have had some pretty interesting meetings with people about change in their organizations and how to facilitate big ideas. Secondly, I will be speaking in a few weeks on a panel discussing the multi-generational workforce. So I thought I would come at it from two angles today.

I want to talk about what’s holding us back from change, and how to attract and retain innovative talent. [Read more…]

How to Fix a Problem Instead of Just Putting Out Fires

June 20, 2014 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

Fix a Problem, Joe Girard

If you hear me say one thing over and over, it’s that I’m tired of people saying they’re “too busy.”

As I travel and meet with various people, it seems to be a common thread. My friends say it, my family, and clients too. It makes me wonder, “What the heck is everyone so busy doing?” [Read more…]

RIP Maya Angelou: Your Lessons Will Live on [VIDEOS]

May 28, 2014 by Joe Girard Leave a Comment

RIP, Maya Angelou, Joe Girard Today marks the passing of Maya Angelou, age 86. She was one of those people who definitely made a dent on the universe.