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TEDx Memphis - Simple by Design

Linette George — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:27:18 +0100

On April 17 I had the pleasure of attending TEDx Memphis - Simple By Design. Six provocative speakers shared their insights and expertise in various genres related to simplicity in 18 minutes or less. Four TED videos related to the theme Simple By Design were also shown. Two of the presenters were:

Chris Crouch, creator of The GO System (the workplace productivity training program offRead More...

Back to Basics

Linette George — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:14:56 +0100

One of the key elements of a well-organized office is space optimization. To achieve this, look at your space (desk, walls, file cabinets, storage units, even the floor) from a fresh perspective.

Just as with real estate, "location, location, location" is key in office organization. The things you use most often get the best real estate--close to you and where you use them. Picture a dartRead More...

15 Simple Ways to 'Green-up' Your Office

Linette George — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:35:37 +0100

Kermit had it all wrong. Bein' green IS easy once you know how. With a little effort you can 'green-up' your office from the bathroom to the boardroom. In honor of Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, here are 15 easy things you can start doing today.

Power down computers and other electronic equipment at the end of each day.
Utilize the power save mode on computers, printers, and photocopiers.
Use double-sided printing and copying.
Cut Read More...

Doin' It With Feeling

Linette George — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:14:40 +0100

Studies have found that those most successful at following through can actually FEEL consequences. People with great follow through also tend to worry or feel anxious. These people seem to have a more intimate connection to the feelings associated with negative outcomes and therefore will be more likely to avoid them. I'm not suggesting you should believe the sky is falling, but I am suggesting you create a motivation that you can literally feel Read More...

You Get What You Pay Attention To

Linette George — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0100

Have you attended a great workshop or conference where you took copious notes knowing that what you were learning would revolutionize the way you currently do something? You just knew if you implemented this new technique your sales would soar. Or if you implemented the tickler file system you learned, your whole workday would be more productive and less stressful.

We have such high hopes of implementing new concepts; howRead More...

Are You Feelin' the Pain?

Linette George — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Are You Feelin’ the Pain?

Did you resolve to start, stop, or do something differently in the new year? Did you vow that 2010 would be the year you quit smoking, lost weight, spent more time with the kids, made more sales calls, left the office on time, took a vacation, etc.?

How’s that working out for you? If you’re like most people, you began the new year with the best of intentions, and then by early February (or for some, the second week of January) those good intentions vaRead More...

Resolve to Get Organized

Linette George — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:54:55 +0100

It’s that time again, time for New Year’s resolutions. This fresh start fills us with feelings of great optimism and inspires us to take on even the most daunting challenges. So, what are you inspired to accomplish in this New Year?

Getting better organized is always an excellent option. In fact the entire month of January is dedicated to doing just that - it’s Get Organized Month. Ok, so maybe an entire month dedicated to getting organized feels too ambitious for yoRead More...