How to Hand Off a Decision So It Stays Handed Off
Most owners have tried handing off a decision. Most have also watched it boomerang straight back to their desk within two weeks. It usually goes like this. You tell someone “you handle it” and walk away. They’re not sure how far they’re allowed to go, so they play it safe and bring you anything with […]
The Most Beautiful Calendar I’ve Ever Seen
It’s story time! A client came to me with the best calendar I’d ever seen. It was colour-coded and time-blocked, with 5am starts and a morning routine you could put on Instagram (which I say is impressive but I am not a morning person). She was working 55ish hours a week. She’d spent the previous […]
Why Does This Still Require Me?
Last week I asked why so much of your week still requires you. Today I want to give you a way to find out. The “Why Does This Still Require Me?” Worksheet walks you through your last two weeks of calendar using three questions: It takes about 30-ish minutes. Most owners and leaders find a […]
Better Time Management Won’t Get You There
Most owners working 50+ hours a week try to fix it the same way. They get more disciplined with the calendar. They block time, wake up earlier, try a new app, and get quicker at the messages coming in. They think the solution is better time management. For a while it feels like it’s working. […]