Maximizing Efficiency: Tips for Busy Executives

Insights from "Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO"

?As CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Executives, the hustle is real.

Days can often feel like a whirlwind of competing priorities, endless meetings, and never-ending to-do lists.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed, like our calendars are running our lives instead of the other way around.

Currently diving into the book "Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act like a CEO" by Beverly E. Jones and really, it’s a wake-up call disguised as a book.

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She pushes us to reflect on where our time truly goes.

Here are 8 Insightful wisdom bits I've gleaned from her book, and perhaps you can relate:

1. Audit your time

Ever wondered where all those hours vanish to?

Take a hard look at your calendar. What consumes your precious time?

Identifying where your energy flows can help you streamline your efforts.

2. Work with Your Body Clock

Align your calendar with your body's natural energy peaks and valleys.

Schedule high-focus work like that 5 year strategic plan you are working on during your peak hours and reserve low-energy times for less demanding work ?like admin tasks.

3. Strategic Time Blocking

Block out dedicated time for important tasks, like making calls or tackling strategic initiatives.

By grouping similar tasks together, you can maximize efficiency and focus.

4. Embrace Strategic Silence

Give yourself permission to disconnect from emails and distractions for periods of time.

Shut off email notifications for a couple of hours each day.

Trust me, the world won't end if you're unreachable for a couple of hours.

This silence allows you to dive deep into strategic initiatives/projects without interruption.

5. Resist Distractions

?Unexpected calls and constant interruptions can derail your focus.

Set boundaries and learn to say no to distractions, even if they come from well-meaning colleagues or loved ones.

?6. Shorter Meetings

Let’s be real – long drawn out meetings are a productivity killer.

If you're frustrated by wasted time, so are others.

Push for shorter, more purposeful meetings.

?Your time is precious, and wasted hours in meetings benefit no one.

7. The Power of NO

Ah, the art of Declining gracefully.

Saying NO is not always easy, but it's essential for protecting your time and priorities.

?It's okay to say no, in fact, it's necessary. Prioritize ruthlessly.

8. Pause Before You Commit

Before saying yes, take a moment to evaluate what you're sacrificing by not saying no. It's a powerful exercise in prioritization. Game-changer even.

Hopefully these tips can help us seize control of our calendars, harness our time wisely, and embrace the strategic power of saying "no."

Here's to Prioritizing Purpose over Busywork!

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