An amazing week managing my...

A dream came true last month: I presented a workshop at one of the east coast business schools!

It was very exciting (and I’ll admit a little stressful in a growth/development sort of way) to get up in front of 80 professionals that day. I know I started off on the right foot when the audience was engaged in a small-group activity within 5 minutes of starting. Shortly thereafter, we were diving deep into methodologies and strategies to most effectively manage what I call The Big Three.

I have written here before about managing Time, Energy and Focus (TEF). That week was an especially interesting one as I had a considerable inventory of each to manage myself.

Sunday, I flew to New York to visit with a friend of mine. We went to the movies (Man of the Year) and dinner (Cafeteria).

Monday morning, I had breakfast with a mentor, and that afternoon I met with a director of a local not-for-profit organization focused on assisting the youth of the city to identify opportunities and strengthen talents.

Tuesday, I presented a seminar for a group of HiPos at an investment bank. The leadership institute has a focus this year on enhancing personal productivity and interpersonal communication; two of the things that I’ve researched for over a decade.

That night I flew to Boston (my flight was delayed, and I wound up checking in to the hotel just before midnight). I did what I could to prepare myself for the next morning, and slept very soundly!

Wednesday: up and at ‘em! I arrived “on campus” about 90 minutes early. I knew this was an important event, so I made sure to have a complete breakfast (my most important meal of the day folks!) and set up in the presentation room. I am proud to say that my entire “front 20” (that’s what I call the 20 square feet I work in) was prepared before the first person arrived. (*An interesting story about that seminar...)

Comments

[Tom]

You end with "*An interesting story about that seminar.." -- what is it?

[Eric Mack]

Well done, Jason!

[Jason Womack]

Tom,

I'm working on that entry...it's all about "outcome focusing," and watching people put into motion almost "exactly" what they don't want to experience!