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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | | THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG AUGUST 4, 2011 Danny Dunn and the myth of multitasking “And Mrs. Miller, who, like every wife and mother, could do at least three different things at the same time, went back to reading her book and sewing buttons on a shirt.”. Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine. by Jay Williams and Raymond Abrashkin, 1958. But now I am a “Mrs. Impossible!” Sewing requires visual attention, and in 1958 so did reading. | THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Write to erase anxiety This is a guest post by Kendall Martin, editorial contributor at Briefings Media Group. On those days when I have assignments from different departments, as well as emails and phone calls waiting to be returned, my first inclination is to write. take out a legal pad and my favorite pen and construct a working list of to-do items. | | | | | | | |
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Simplify. That one practice can improve your organization, time management, productivity and stress management. And it is simple to do too. This is Simplify Your Life Week, so it is the perfect time to focus on eliminating the unnecessary with a few minutes each day. Putting an item in storage doesn’t count.) . How have you simplified your life? MORE >> - Small changes, big results: 2-minute tasks to maintain order
The following is a guest article by Jaimy Ford, editorial director of Briefings Media Group. As a telecommuter, my home is my workplace. Because I like a change of location, I might work from my designated office, my dining room table or from a comfortable chair in my bedroom—the quietest spot in the house. MORE >> - The 3 conversations you must have first
“My challenge has become how to stay on top of everything,” Doug wrote in a question to our Ask the Editor feature on OrganizedExecutive.com. As the new head of a division with hundreds of employees and 30 operating units, he’s concerned that he’s learning about issues at the same time his boss and peers hear about them. Your direct reports. MORE >> - Small changes, big results: email habits
Breaking one small habit last week reminded me how useful it is. didn’t attach the file first when I began drafting an email. As a result, I suffered that all-too-common embarrassment of sending a message without the attachment. Adding the attachment first—before you even address the email—is a surefire way to not forget it. MORE >> - Scared witless: How anxiety played a role
Following is a guest article by Jaimy Ford, editorial director of Briefings Media Group. Recently I went to Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion’s in Virginia. m an adult, and one who doesn’t scare easily. ve always liked scary movies, and I love that tingly, hair-raising sensation I feel when hearing a good ghost story. was petrified. Reflect. MORE >>
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- McIlroy's example | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
- Problem-solving can be a matter of life or death | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
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- The value of a name THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011
- 3 simple ways to botch your awards program THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011
- A simple way to cut incoming email THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
- Joe Paterno’s leadership failure THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011
- The value of observing others THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011
- “Good enough” THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
- TGIF or “Woo hoo! It’s Monday”? THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
- Honor the 9/11 survivors THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
- A toddler’s wisdom THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
- The No. 1 organizing habit | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
- The argument for writing it down | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011
- Write a message to yourself THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- 5 things for which every organized executive can be grateful THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
- The most expensive call he ever took THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
- “If, God forbid, you were run over by a bus …” THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011
- Luring a “Yes” THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
- A skill every organized executive must master THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
- Don’t expect a card Monday THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
- You’re it: Improving the rules of phone tag THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
- ‘That’s not my job’ THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
- Working in a cave THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
- A career-limiting habit THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
- Small changes, big results: batching browser tasks THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
- What would you put your John Hancock on? | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
- The cost and benefit of an apology | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011
- What's your must-have smartphone app? | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
- The vacation dilemma: to unplug from the office or not | The. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
- Grant employees the time off they deserve | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011
- Making time for peak achievement | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011
- Email math: Unnecessary messages multiply | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011
- One word to a better 2012 THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011
- Find inspiration for your office setup THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
- Nurture your leaders THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
- Do this before turning the calendar to January THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- Behind the accolades for Steve Jobs THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
- You asked for it: A to-do list example THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
- Small changes, big results: My new and improved to-do list THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
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- Fed up with forms THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011
- How old is your email? THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
- Paper or digital? | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011
- Make smart investments in your staff | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- Do one less thing | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011
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- If you don't talk about it, they will | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- Ask the critically important question: Why? | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
- Create a record of accomplishments | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011
- Some time-saving tips aren't worth it | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
- 'Smart' phones aren't, so read before you send | The Organized. THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
- Small gestures have a lasting impact | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
- The best benefit of being organized? | The Organized Executive's Blog THE ORGANIZED EXECUTIVE'S BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
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