Put it in writing
Make compliments last a little longer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episodes
Before Breakfast
In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
Episodes
Don't just sit there
Get up and move whenever you can See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All opposed should offer ideas
Constructive feedback is helpful, complaining is not See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Routines are like a rose garden
Even the best schedules need some tending See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Plan your fourth quarter strategy
How to end the year on a positive note See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: It's just a phase
Embrace the fact that nothing lasts forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Green your space
Plants make people happier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't quit until it's quitting time
How to make the last few minutes matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: Four Decades and Counting
Meet Terri Weldon, who has been working for Express Employment Professionals for over 40 years. She shares her secrets to long term professional happiness - ones that can apply to any workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to feel less busy
Busyness is the ratio of commitments to space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A watched pot never boils
Use time in the kitchen for something fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoil the surprise
Don't make people guess what you're writing, calling, or meeting about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Match the right work to the right place
How to split remote and office work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: The paradox of the junk drawer
How an 'other' category makes organization possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make mid-year resolutions
New Year's isn't the only time to choose positive change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Focus on process, not outcome
Set goals where you are in charge of success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Until we meet again
Be clear on next steps, so everyone stays accountable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Practice TOAD time
Going "together outside after dinner" can transform your evenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Set your summer hours
Be mindful about whether your schedule will change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Start gently, then strong
Ease into work on challenging days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Work smart when working after hours
Intentions and boundaries keep work in its place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What will your weekend highlight be?
Plan how you'll recount your weekend on Monday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you for your patience
How to apologize for being late See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would it be helpful?
Ask people how they'd like to be supported See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it attractive
One way to make good choices enticing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't fill time
Open space invites opportunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Schedule the champagne
Don't let big wins go unnoticed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Try a double header
Combine meetings to free up space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can you do now?
Look at progress over a long time horizon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This reminded me of you
Let people know that you're thinking about them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.