Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Are you reading this post at your desk? Or, on a smartphone? If you're at your desk, look around.or, switch over to your email inbox (and then come back!). Chances are there is SOMEthing around you that is gonna need a few more minutes of your attention to get it done. Want to move on more.faster? Get a timer. I know it doesn't sound or look like a sophisticated time management tool, but I have found a simply kitchen timer to be one of the best things people can add to their "Workflow Management

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

To achieve greatness: Start where you are, Use what you have, Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe. . . Title : My Life In Leadership. Author : Frances Hesselbein Web site / blog. How I got the book : Mrs. Hesselbein gave me a copy (and signed it!) when we met in NYC last week. How long it took to read : 90 minutes / 3 reading sessions. Read cover-to-cover : YES / no.

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

How are the people around you, supporting you as you make progress? On your way from "here" to "there," chances are high that other people are going to come along the way to give you a hand (or get in your way!). Taking time now to build them - before you need your team! - is a very important part of improving your productivity and workflow. Now that you have seen this video, what advice do YOU have for building a team?

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

In 2010, I took +120 flights. I’ve arrived to airports early (earlier than necessary) with too much luggage (checked in London and Zurich) and too much food (after 6 hours in the air, half-eaten sandwiches still in a bag). Over the past 10 years of this travel pace and lifestyle, here are some of the things I’ve learned: 1. Charge it…all Save yourself time (and possibly money): Create a checklist of “power” equipment you travel with.

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Did you hear the story about Sara Tucholsky when she hit the home run for Western Oregon in a softball game? If you did, then you know what the title of this post means. If you haven't, take 7 minutes and watch this video: This year is the year of community. Our focus here at The Womack Company is to bring you information and experiences that make it possible for your best to get better.

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Title : Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Author : Daniel H. Pink Web site / Videos / Twitter. How I got the book : Amazon.com. How long it took to read : 170 minutes / 4 reading sessions. Read cover-to-cover : yes / NO. Favorite quotes (Page # and line): 28 : As Frey writes, “Intrinsic motivation is of great importance for all economic activities.

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Jason Womack

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I wrote an article after someone in a seminar asked, "Why do people say yes to so many things and then get stressed out about how much there is to do? The article I published last week was featured over on Biznik. Here's the link.

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