Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T08:12:50.758-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:time-management Susan Clement sclement698 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9763062873320785770-b7eadb0a74550ed324ad467b76cea018 2009-11-16T02:01:36.672-05:00

Are you aware of what’s on your schedule and making the tough choices with courage and confidence? Especially if you’re a small business owner, the success of your business and the maintenance of your sanity depends on consistently making tough choices aligned with your values. If you need support in knowing how and when to make these tough choices read more on how to achieve work/life brilliance™!

Are you aware of what’s on your schedule and making the tough choices with courage and confidence? Especially if you’re a small business owner, the success of your business and the maintenance of your sanity depends on consistently making tough choices aligned with your values. If you need support in knowing how and when to make these tough choices read more on how to achieve work/life brilliance™! http://www.reallifee.com/e-note-i-chose-to-say-no Elizabeth Grace Saunders esaunders580 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:145191810284126607-88fc88ec133ff8bd467166a4dc64a53f 2009-11-16T10:54:19.277-05:00

The other day, I was checking my phone messages. I couldn’t believe the number of people who breeze past basic techniques when leaving a voice mail. As I went through several messages, I quickly could tell the difference between people who...

The other day, I was checking my phone messages. I couldn’t believe the number of people who breeze past basic techniques when leaving a voice mail. As I went through several messages, I quickly could tell the difference between people who... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1344 Mark Hunter mhunter316 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17252267405106580247-ad2f8c1767b3631ece62dc5e69bd920b 2009-11-11T09:44:17.978-05:00

Time is the only thing we all have in common, yet it's how we choose to spend it that defines and differentiates us as individuals. Even though time is a key success metric, I am always amazed at how many executives don't manage it as such.

Time is the only thing we all have in common, yet it's how we choose to spend it that defines and differentiates us as individuals. Even though time is a key success metric, I am always amazed at how many executives don't manage it as such. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/top-10-corporate-time-wasters.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8013657954302425111-63e9c606d0b256c2fcb0e0051247a817 2009-11-06T21:30:05.121-05:00

It’s no secret that I like quotes. I am one of those guys who can get really motivated by the right words.

It’s no secret that I like quotes. I am one of those guys who can get really motivated by the right words. http://www.christianpf.com/famous-motivational-quotes/ Bob Lotich blotich640 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144712186409388795-76fd416c6d9f03ff67dd7010b6ed6570 2009-11-02T11:13:55.081-05:00

If you’re a sales supervisor, it’s very important you monitor closely the sales motivation level of each of your salespeople over the next couple of months. Plan now on increasing your level of contact with your people and be more aggressive with...

If you’re a sales supervisor, it’s very important you monitor closely the sales motivation level of each of your salespeople over the next couple of months. Plan now on increasing your level of contact with your people and be more aggressive with... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1326 Mark Hunter mhunter316 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144712186362931206-f74a48e5b6032c9ae9d7126f0279a16f 2009-10-29T07:45:49.688-04:00

November and December are full of holidays, and every company and every employee will have variations to their sales strategy during this time. Take the time now, regardless of your sales role, to lay out your calendar for the next several months.

November and December are full of holidays, and every company and every employee will have variations to their sales strategy during this time. Take the time now, regardless of your sales role, to lay out your calendar for the next several months. http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1323 Mark Hunter mhunter316 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5410986058690806057-3980c7943dbf8cc3de543af165a16a52 2009-10-28T08:01:51.954-04:00

An August 27 article by Travel Weekly states that “Business travel is a discretionary expense.” The article quotes President Clinton’s speech to the National Business Travel Association, saying that “the government shouldn’t be bad-mouthing it,” he...

An August 27 article by Travel Weekly states that “Business travel is a discretionary expense.” The article quotes President Clinton’s speech to the National Business Travel Association, saying that “the government shouldn’t be bad-mouthing it,” he... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/28/is-there-still-a-need-for-business-travel/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10014515549582640273-cb6635c287436a6b447f9f011ef8a221 2009-03-11T08:17:39.424-04:00

The Twitterati offer their favorite time management tips and tricks in this BusinessWeek slide show.

The Twitterati offer their favorite time management tips and tricks in this BusinessWeek slide show. http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/03/0310_time_management/1.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 81 80 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5831395082695138870-4f2e3c91b13145c1fb33a887f56fc5b7 2009-10-27T10:02:26.677-04:00

I was sitting across the table from prospective clients at lunch recently talking about the two aircraft they own. We were discussing the opportunity to put one of these aircraft into charter service since it was not being used enough by the owner...

I was sitting across the table from prospective clients at lunch recently talking about the two aircraft they own. We were discussing the opportunity to put one of these aircraft into charter service since it was not being used enough by the owner... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/27/does-anyone-really-want-to-go-back-to-a-pumpkin-after-riding-in-the-carriage/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10650474277380350381-9e647ac89e070c89999f06b8a9946d4e 2009-02-21T18:17:42.559-05:00

Much has been written in recent months about the growing primacy of attention. New York Times Columnist David Brooks wrote in a December piece that "control of attention is the ultimate individual power." Getting Things Done author David Allen wrote...

Much has been written in recent months about the growing primacy of attention. New York Times Columnist David Brooks wrote in a December piece that "control of attention is the ultimate individual power." Getting Things Done author David Allen wrote... http://blogs.computerworld.com/two_attention_focusing_apps_kill_distractions Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 85 85 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15732828524322097753-2ecb2f547b2123ce2463bc38723fb04f 2009-02-19T09:03:41.466-05:00

Busy people have two options when they decide how their workdays will go: they can choose to be reactive to urgent demands on their time, or proactive about focusing on what they decide is important. The only way to actually get things done is to...

Busy people have two options when they decide how their workdays will go: they can choose to be reactive to urgent demands on their time, or proactive about focusing on what they decide is important. The only way to actually get things done is to... http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/cs/2009/02/how_to_mitigate_the_urgent_to.html Jena McGregor jmcgregor526 86 86 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16751818940150321427-578a930eb137803af69ccf24151e41ea 2009-10-24T09:06:40.249-04:00

Big Airlines Keep Creating Opportunities for Private Jet Travel This entry was posted on Oct 13 2009 by Allen Howell I love the decisions the big airlines are making these days. Everything they do keeps creating more opportunities for those of us on...

Big Airlines Keep Creating Opportunities for Private Jet Travel This entry was posted on Oct 13 2009 by Allen Howell I love the decisions the big airlines are making these days. Everything they do keeps creating more opportunities for those of us on... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/13/big-airlines-keep-creating-opportunities-for-private-jet-travel/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12964186415946005585-493c931b9253fc94120ccd2dc98ea886 2009-10-25T08:49:54.897-04:00

I wish I could tell you how many times I’ve taken a bag from a late passenger, ridden down the bag belt with it and run with it out to...

I wish I could tell you how many times I’ve taken a bag from a late passenger, ridden down the bag belt with it and run with it out to... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/25/tales-from-the-ticket-counter-get-me-to-the-gate-on-time/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15192149263589231258-19f7dd721f674f3033c2d3280a5da3e4 2009-01-09T11:32:50.996-05:00

Are you a “morning person”? Even if you are, it’s imperative to remember that those first moments on the job can set the tone for your entire day. Mark’s article, “The First 30 Minutes of the Day”, gives informative hints of how you should be spending this important part of your work day to close more sales.

Are you a “morning person”? Even if you are, it’s imperative to remember that those first moments on the job can set the tone for your entire day. Mark’s article, “The First 30 Minutes of the Day”, gives informative hints of how you should be spending this important part of your work day to close more sales. http://thesaleshunter.com/Resources/Articles/TheFirst30Minutes.htm Mark Hunter mhunter316 94 94 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13098984508534035174-c1d385d4b7d7438f3ab88e70b103d1cc 2009-10-20T19:57:55.816-04:00

I recently asked several business and executive coaches what they do for their clients. I wanted to know more about their process, their approach, and generally how they...

I recently asked several business and executive coaches what they do for their clients. I wanted to know more about their process, their approach, and generally how they... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/five-ways-to-stay-focused-be-more.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144472374425562300-763442e30f284d4d2309de9bc3fd7772 2009-10-22T08:06:27.493-04:00

Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Your sales motivation can be positively impacted when you adopt an attitude of gleaning from numerous resources. With the advantage of the internet, salespeople have no excuses...

Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Your sales motivation can be positively impacted when you adopt an attitude of gleaning from numerous resources. With the advantage of the internet, salespeople have no excuses... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1314 Mark Hunter mhunter316 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144472374363618848-375412714451f3ba04af21c2d90757c1 2009-10-19T11:25:54.617-04:00

We’re quickly coming to the end of another year and it means you need to be focused against making your year-end sales number. With about 10 weeks to go, this is the time of year when I see a lot of salespeople suddenly packing it in and shutting...

We’re quickly coming to the end of another year and it means you need to be focused against making your year-end sales number. With about 10 weeks to go, this is the time of year when I see a lot of salespeople suddenly packing it in and shutting... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1310 Mark Hunter mhunter316 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1742557835367147103-da17a89956da23aacf4c38e854951fe4 2009-10-16T11:01:01.533-04:00

Just a few simple ways to save some time when using Gmail...

Just a few simple ways to save some time when using Gmail... http://www.christianpf.com/gmail-tipsand-tricks-to-save-time/ Bob Lotich blotich640 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9872530973947381505-35de482a45bf07e9a58145b38f9b3b1e 2009-08-31T13:52:33.251-04:00

Some people suspect that a multitasking lifestyle has changed how they think, leaving them easily distracted and unable to concentrate even when separated from computers and phones. Their uneasiness may be justified. In several benchmark tests of...

Some people suspect that a multitasking lifestyle has changed how they think, leaving them easily distracted and unable to concentrate even when separated from computers and phones. Their uneasiness may be justified. In several benchmark tests of... http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/08/multitasking/ Roger Neal rneal074 5 2 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15283713561233543670-4dff5226870c332ae48f5f6a6a22e301 2009-02-21T18:00:05.569-05:00

Provide collaborative workspaces. "It's always beneficial to provide workers with a space to brainstorm and work together on projects," says Betsy Hoye, advertising and public relations manager for The HON Company.

Provide collaborative workspaces. "It's always beneficial to provide workers with a space to brainstorm and work together on projects," says Betsy Hoye, advertising and public relations manager for The HON Company. http://www.toptechnews.com/news/25-Tips-for-a-More-Efficient-Office/story.xhtml?story_id=11000AYVTP74 Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 56 56 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13927540370050388898-84771037d7fa5eced16f253c9e26bbc0 2009-03-11T11:58:02.609-04:00

The Solution...consider that being a good multi-tasker is a myth and instead, choose to focus single mindedly on each and every task until completed.

The Solution...consider that being a good multi-tasker is a myth and instead, choose to focus single mindedly on each and every task until completed. http://www.ronmcnutt.com/2009/03/single-handle.html Ron McNutt rmcnutt107 49 49 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144232562534650983-ac572f1b644a7496ada7156dd5a75f1c 2009-10-16T08:53:46.616-04:00

Your sales motivation is not driven by the state of the economy. I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating. No matter what happens to the economy, it has zero impact on your sales. The only reason you could say the economy is impacting your...

Your sales motivation is not driven by the state of the economy. I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating. No matter what happens to the economy, it has zero impact on your sales. The only reason you could say the economy is impacting your... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1308 Mark Hunter mhunter316 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2288586733447214642-0719136a0898b777289cbbd70b57ca20 2009-09-24T13:55:36.508-04:00

Productivity increases and teams function better when workers take vacations and cut down on overtime, a Harvard University study found. Some companies require employees to leave the office at a certain time and not work on weekends to cut down on "bad intensity" that can hamper job performance, Sue Shellenbarger writes.

Productivity increases and teams function better when workers take vacations and cut down on overtime, a Harvard University study found. Some companies require employees to leave the office at a certain time and not work on weekends to cut down on "bad intensity" that can hamper job performance, Sue Shellenbarger writes. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203803904574429151858232582.html Eric Tsai etsai275 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:144232562426249942-2eb55016ad9afc3aff0b2cd149f75084 2009-10-11T23:47:48.045-04:00

Don’t allow social media sites to hurt your sales motivation. FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn and countless other sites are all designed to help you feel part of a community. I’m okay with that, as long as you are not spending so much time on these...

Don’t allow social media sites to hurt your sales motivation. FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn and countless other sites are all designed to help you feel part of a community. I’m okay with that, as long as you are not spending so much time on these... http://thesaleshunter.com/blog/?p=1301 Mark Hunter mhunter316 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2703310171905578431-2f3fa83bbd0c11aeb1988329b74566c8 2009-10-13T09:01:01.725-04:00

When I think about procrastination, I think first of bigger projects. I have a column to write, a proposal to finish, a report to publish. The real time-suckers are the much smaller projects. If you read an email and don't take action right away,...

When I think about procrastination, I think first of bigger projects. I have a column to write, a proposal to finish, a report to publish. The real time-suckers are the much smaller projects. If you read an email and don't take action right away,... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/stop-procrastinating-2-minutes-or-less.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0