Machines need to be productive. People need to be effective. Productivity books focus on doing more, Jim and Tonianne want you to focus on doing better. Personal Kanban is about choosing the right work at the right time. Recognizing why we do the things we do. Understanding the impact of our actions. Creating value - not just product. For ourselves, our families, our friends, our co-workers. For our legacy. Personal Kanban takes the same Lean principles from manufacturing that led the Japanese auto industry to become a global leader in quality, and applies them to individual and team work. Personal Kanban asks only that we visualize our work and limit our work-in-progress. Visualizing work allows us to transform our conceptual and threatening workload into an actionable, context-sensitive flow. Limiting our work-in-progress helps us complete what we start and understand the value of our choices. Combined, these two simple acts encourage us to improve the way we work and the way we make choices to balance our personal, professional, and social lives. Neither a prescription nor a plan, Personal Kanban provides a light, actionable, achievable framework for understanding our work and its context. This book describes why students, parents, business leaders, major corporations, and world governments all see immediate results with Personal Kanban.

Steve Chandler, bestselling author of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, has created this newest title for the many of us who are time challenged throughout the day. Chandler's Time Warrior gives us a revolutionary, non-linear approach for dealing with time, as bold as it is fresh and new. Forget whatever "guidebooks" you may have read on time management or personal productivity. Time Warrior is much more than tips and tricks. Steve Chandler has given us an invitation - as well as a challenge - to become something far greater than we are now. To become, in essence, a "style tracker" rather than a "time tracker." Tracking your cognitive style is what makes you a Time Warrior, for only your unique cognitive style can liberate you from the treadmill of linear, limited time. This book takes you on a 101-chapter journey intended to transmute the base metals of ordinary linear time-consciousness into the gold of the Time Warrior's non-linear vision. You will learn to create for yourself a newfound and more powerful cognitive style that will make time tracking, multi-tasking and other clock-subservient behaviors an unsavory and distant memory.

The fight against chaos is universal, whether it be the outward chaos of disorder and frenzy or the inward chaos of fear and self-criticism. Even if we already know how to do better, something falls apart between our good intentions and getting it done. Most books on organization just add more rules to your life, whether it be another plan, another calendar, or another method. This book will show you a different, better way that is grounded in the grace of God. Jesus taught that true change doesn't come by the addition of more rules, but from the inside out, with a change of the heart that only the gospel can bring. When you identify the heart problems behind the chaos in your life, lasting change can happen. This will not only reduce the stress in your life, but help you be more effective in your service to God.

If you can't spend another hour at work, or plan another meal, or run another errand without screaming for more time in your day, read this book. If you want to organize your day, increase your effectiveness, and become smarter about your life, read this book. Dr. Patrick Georges is a busy man-a neurosurgeon who operates on patients, teaches class, spends time with his family, and travels for business all without fatigue, stress, or spinning in circles. This book shows you how he does it and gives you the checklists to keep your busy life at bay.This book will increase your productivity at work by 5 to 15 percent and gives specific techniques and advice to help you achieve this goal through better organization, through better communications, and with smarter choices.Dr. Georges outlines practical tools that can be used by anyone to increase their intelligence through better organization and offers the 10 most common personal organization errors people make everyday. He gives you the tools you can use to improve your physical and mental health and your workspace, make your work day more effective, set goals and priorities, and organize your team's work or your busy family's agenda.

An experienced trainer demonstrates that the most important element of success is not putting in longer hours or expending more energy--it is keeping everything in balance. He outlines five key life components that must be brought into harmony and kept on track, or productivity will inevitably slow to a crawl; once this balance is acheived, less effort is needed to maintain stability and productivity increases. This principled yet practical motivational program is bolstered with anecdotes, research, and many years of personal observation and interaction with leaders and executives in training seminars and radio broadcasts. Individuals from all walks of life--sales representatives, managers, secretaries, educators, small-business owners, and stay-at-home parents--can make this program their own and increase effectiveness in every aspect of their lives.

Carl Henry explains the two most important ingredients in a superstar sales career, along with easy ways to make them work for you.

Every day has 1,440 minutes and they pass quickly regardless of whether you are salaried, self-employed or own a business. Everyone who wants to achieve goals needs to carefully manage time. You can create a lot of extra time by increasing your efficiency. If you can save one minute 60 times a day you can gain the extra hour every day required to make your dreams happen.

Every person is different -- and so are the proposed time saving tips. The book includes 300 practical time management tips and everybody should be able to find at least 50 that work in your every day life. Tips that are easy to implement are marked as "quick wins." These quick wins help generating initial successes and increase your motivation to apply more time saving tips. In the ideal case, you will revisit the book from time to time searching for new tips that can be applied at home, at work or on the go. Over time, you will achieve more within a given period of time. Can you afford to let this book slip by?

How to Live on 24 Hours a Day has helped millions manage their lives and their time by making the most of "the daily miracle"-the fresh allotment of time we receive every day of our lives.

FREEDOM FROM CLUTTER, CHAOS, AND DISORGANIZATIONBusy lives can be messy - bills, mail, and catalogs pile up; appointments, school activities, and kids' sports events need to be scheduled and attended; the endless clutter of clothing, toys, and belongings can threaten to take over any home. To the rescue come Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch - with a system that will get you organized without having to make everything perfect. "Everything (almost) In Its Place" presents a new approach to organizing that is adaptable to any home. It is flexible and effective but you are not required to color-coordinate your closets or be able to eat off of the kitchen floor. You will learn to let go of perfection, keep things neat enough based on what's important for you and your family, and get other people (husbands and kids) to pitch in so everything isn't always on Mom's shoulders. Loaded with effective strategies, "Everything (almost) In Its Place" will teach you to get organized "enough" to get things done, get to where you (and the family) need to go and still have time for some rest and relaxation.

Are distractions sabotaging your efforts to get ahead? Do you feel like you're constantly plagued by technology or interruptions by others? Lurking around us are forces-labeled demons-that interrupt our flow of attention and psychic energy .

and it's time to fight back

This book is designed to arm workforce employees, independent professionals, and family managers with simple, yet powerful strategies to defeat the 8 Demons of Distraction. Whatever your special life circumstances, you can use this book to reduce everyday distractions and needless mistakes.

Find an in-depth description of each Demon, its sources, and insidious effects. Learn to:

reduce distractions increase productivity enhance work/life satisfaction decrease stress

Practical, step-by-step strategies will help you rid your life of formidable enemies such as: The "Technology Demon," The "Unruly Mind Demon," The "Activities Demon," and five others. Find a research-based, proven plan of attack to decrease stress and increase your daily effectiveness at home and on the job.

Bennett address the problem of never having enough time. In this book, he urges hourly workers to use spare time to improve their lives, making the best of their time outside of work. He understands that most people are spending as much time as possible working to make more money, thus disliking their lives. Time is money seriously understates this matter, more time can generate more money, but money cannot buy you more time!

Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as though there aren't enough hours in the day? This instructive guide to time management is full of tips, techniques, and commonsense advice that will make anyone more productive.

In this newly updated edition of "Real-World Time Management," Michael Dobson includes invaluable tips on setting priorities, tricks for staying on track, keeping a closed-door policy, avoiding interrupters, and techniques for reducing stress through time management. Readers will also learn how to handle distractions, stop procrastinating, delegate tasks, deal with meetings, and manage time effectively while traveling. Instructive and helpful, "Real-World Time Management" will help all readers organize their time--no matter how hectic their lives may seem.

Getting Organized is a collection of simple ideas that address at least six major issues that could be generating chaos and disorder in your life. The ideas are presented in a simple format, with specific suggestions on how to put each idea to work, so busy people can find the time to read and try them. Even if you've tried unsuccessfully to get organized before, consider reading Getting Organized. You'll find effective solutions to your organizing challenges and will enjoy the benefits for years to come.

Whether you are finding your way as a manager or you want to enhance the skills you already have, the Instant Manager series is exactly what you need! Written by leading experts, these books are inexpensive, concise but above all authoritative guides to the subject at hand. The portable format allows you to carry the book wherever you go and to fit learning and development into your busy work life. Based on the 10 most FAQs, each chapter ends with a quick tip that can be taken on board immediately. A tear out card covering the most salient points allows you to carry the expertise with you wherever you go. Time Management includes coverage of the following, specifically tailored to give you an understanding of how time management can help you at work: what time management is and why it is important in management, how to plan your time, how to deal with all the paper, phone calls and electronic communication that forms such a large part of the working day, how to delegate and how to save time at meetings. Backed by the authority of the Chartered Management Institute, this is an essential addition to the manager's library.

Organizational expert, Robin Venturelli, along with her teenage daughter, London, have put together an easy-to-follow guide for Mothers and Daughters to becoming more organized, so that YOU can have fun! Begin by taking the initial "Organizational Assessment," and then skip ahead to the chapters that correspond with your specific needs. Find out everything from how to organize your desk to how to pick a boyfriend/mate. Easy charts, forms, and helpful suggestions pave the way towards improved organization and more free time. It really works!

Why do so many of us believe that working harder will lead us to our goals and dreams? Working too hard often leads to burnout, poor health, strained relationships and a loss of balance and passion. Invest your time doing the things you love to do and delegate the other 'stuff. Ignite your passion again. Being more successful, personally and professionally involves implementing a few good habits. Working smarter can create better results and provide balance in your life. In The Magic of Working Smarter, author Neil Wood simplifies the repeatable process that successful salespeople implement in their life. The valuable lessons in The Magic of Working Smarter will not only help you rediscover the fun and passion you once had in your career but also to become more victorious in all areas of life. 'This is a must read for anyone in sales. Too often we trade our life for our business. Neil shows you how to strike a balance and start having fun again. -Mark Magnacca, President, Insight Development Group, Inc 'For years I have watched Neil impact people by adding value to their lives. His book will have a lasting impact on you both personally and professionally.

"Bit Literacy" is essential reading for anyone who has experienced "digital overload": the daily flood of e-mail, multiple todo lists, a cluttered desktop, documents in various file formats, and the constant distraction of cell phones and other devices. More than a quick fix or another "how-to" guide, the book offers an entirely new way of attaining productivity that users at any level of expertise can put into action right away. This is "bit literacy," a method for working more productively in the digital age, with less stress. Mark Hurst - who has reached hundreds of thousands of readers through his Good Experience e-mail newsletter, Uncle Mark technology guides, thisisbroken.com, and other websites - has revealed the way to survive, and thrive, in the digital age: "Let the bits go."

Most selling books address a particular aspect of the process for you to focus on and improve your skill. It sounds great in theory but contains a fatal flaw. Each step in the process is inextricably connected to the others. That's why most selling books don't work very well. These books assume that a change in any single aspect of the selling process will still fit within the rest of your activity. whether you are new to a career in selling or trying to revitalize a stagnant career. You'll prepare, mathematically calculate, and implement all of the steps necessary from start to finish and become a master salesperson. You'll learn to build your skills from the bottom up including: use to analyze and understand your unique circumstances. Using these simple calculations, you will quickly revitalize your sales effectiveness and secure the success you seek.

He had found his remedy for the summer slump. Within a week he had installed a system of large overhead fans and an exhaust blower and saw his production figures mount to the winter's best average. From careless, indifferent workers, on edge at trifles and difficult to hold, his force developed steadiness and efficiency. Not only was the output increased twenty per cent over previous summers, but the proportion of spoiled work was considerably reduced.

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"Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is 'profound wisdom, ' because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given.... I hope you share my passion for this remarkable book."--Excerpt from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

"This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!"--Larry King, Host of "Larry King Live"

"Roger and Rebecca Merrill have written another book that matters...a goldmine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference."--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, "The One Minute Manager"(R) and "Whale Done!"TM

The way we spend our time and money measures how much we're able to apply what matters most to us into our daily lives. For many, that means devoting more of ourselves to family and loved ones. But in this busy age, how do we do that? Efficiency experts A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show you how explore your priorities and expand your capacity for happiness and fulfillment, with a guide through the crucial steps toward effective living, including: A self-assessment quiz to evaluate the vital life elements of work, family, time, money Exploring the gap between what you value and your daily life Using technology as a tool to create more time Utilizing dynamic investing, which includes intangibles such as energy, relationships, and integrity

A game-changing book about the revolutionary potential of working from home, by two experts who work - and live - together. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed offices around the world, sending millions into makeshift home offices, it was a forced compromise made under duress. But 2020 taught us that there may be another way to work: one that doesn't involve hellish commutes and set schedules that no longer make sense, especially for companies with international reach. While working from home can make people happier and make companies more productive, it has its pitfalls. Doing it well takes some thought. Out of Office combines Charlie and Anne's first-person experiences of moving to a rural area and working remotely - for years before the pandemic hit - to demonstrate how workers everywhere can find new ways of working anywhere.