I see them everywhere, in Starbucks, in the store, at the mall and yes sadly even driven their cars. I call them the focused unfocused professionals. They really think they are accomplishing a lot, but actually they are wasting time and not producing at high levels. They are busy, but not productive.

They are wired like a circuit breaker, they have the iphone, ipad, they are talking, texting and just about everything imaginable. If you asked them they would tell you that they are multi-tasking or getting the most of out their time. But the science proves our minds just don’t work like that. I recently read an article that stated we are distracted most of the day, and this distraction leads to less production throughout the day.

So here are three tips to help get the most from your day:

#1 Write down three major things that you will accomplish each day. No sense in creating a list of 100 things that you do not have the time or energy to do. This just makes you feel unproductive at the end of the day anyway.

#2 Set a time when you will check emails and reply. Read the email once, reply right back. Delete the email if need be. Never let emails stay in your inbox, create folders for recurring emails like newsletters and so forth.

#3 Have a plan in place to be effective during your non-work times such as lunch, drives to work and home. Use this time to listen to audio books or to meditate. Use this time to shut down. Turn everything off and just relax and recharge.

 When you focus on less, you really will accomplish more. I like to give myself 90 minutes to work on a project. I give my full attention to that project. I take a 10 minute break and if the project needs more time I will give it more time, but usually 90 minutes is enough time.

Learn to get more from your day and not just make it through the day.

What are some tips you have for staying productive? Please share!

Remember to Live Genius!!!

About Dr. Will

Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book,
Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release
Yours! 
I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think
tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in
life and business.  I also speak on leadership, personal development
and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>>

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What would your company, small business or organization look like if everyone operated and functioned as a CEO? I’m not talking about a double head dragon, but what if everyone saw the bigger vision of the company. If at their level, whatever level that may be, they made better decisions, they operated in excellence and efficiency.

When you think about the best CEO’s or the role of the CEO, what comes to mind?  Terms like focused, intelligent, decision maker and so on. So how do we get everyone in the organization to function like a CEO?

There are three ideas I know work because I have used them over the last 15 years with great success. When I was in the Army, I was thought to always operate two grades or levels above my current position. This concept has served me well and always helps me to see the bigger picture.

Here are three quick ideas you can do to create C.E.O’s at every level:

CHALLENGE individuals to not only be doers, but thinkers. Most team members are taught to do a job, but not to think about the job they are doing. This causes people to just learn enough not to be fired, but they fail to improve on the processes that are being used. When you challenge team members to explore better ways to complete task, even the daily routine ones, you equip them to become more efficient. Genius CEO’s know how to manage their time well; by challenging your teams to do the same you create a CEO minded team member.

EMPOWER team members not only to succeed, but to fail as well. What I mean is remove the fear of what will happen if I make a mistake. Every CEO I have talked to has taken risk and made mistakes. Many of them have told me it was the mistakes that made them better leaders. Working in an environment where every one is afraid to take initiative kills innovation. I tell my teams all the time, there is not a mistake we cannot overcome. Hopefully you have hired good people and when a mistake is made, it was not from being careless, but from taking risk and trying to make something better.

OBSERVE the teams work and give early feedback. This will prove to be invaluable in the long run. By helping team members see the bigger picture and how decisions are made will help them make better decisions at their level. Create a dialogue to find out why a certain decision was made. Seek to find the best decisions and let the best decisions win.

If you implement these ideas, you will be on your way to creating C.E.O’s at every level.

How do you empower your team or organization to perform better? Share your ideas below…


Don't forget to LIVE GENIUS!!!

About Dr. Will

Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book,
Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release
Yours! 
I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think
tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in
life and business.  I also speak on leadership, personal development
and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>>

Every Monday I share my thoughts on leadership and life. My simple
philosophy is that the better leader you become the better you can lead
your life.

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In my almost 37 years of life, I have been privileged to work with, learn from and study some amazing leaders. Leaders I call Genius. As I approach my 37th birthday I set down to really think about what I have learned from these awesome teachers. Below you will find a summary of what I have learned from these Genius Leaders.

1. They are humble.
2. They are comfortable in their own abilities so they can share responsibility with others.
3. They guard their time.
4. They live by a big vision.
5. They acknowledge the team more than themselves.
6. They are constant learners.
7. They can communicate well both verbal and non-verbally.
8. They love a great challenge.
9. They are aware of their fears; they just don’t let them get in the way.
10. They see delegation as shared power, not weakness.
11. They say thank you a lot.
12. They use goals as a tool to accomplish great things.
13. They are great listeners.
14. They meditate daily.
15.  They take good notes on life.
16. They put a high value on relationships.
17. They invest their wealth wisely.
18. They have a unique perspective on life.
19. They have learned to silence the critics with their results, not their reaction.
20. They read valuable stuff daily.
21. They are willing to challenge the status qua.
22. They have learned to overcome procrastination.
23. They rewrite the book on impossible.
24. They have thrown away their iron fist of leadership philosophy.
25. They have learned to work hard on themselves and inspire others, rather then try to change others.
26. They have great faith.
27. They enjoy life.
28. They are disciplined.
29. They have a positive attitude.
30. They manage their stress well.
31. They work on their character often.
32. They live from their Genius Potential.
33. They are not intimidated by feed back.
34. They have a strong sense of their legacy.
35. They have mentors and they mentor others.
36. They have a compelling why for what they are doing in life.
37. They are problem solvers, not problem fixers.    

About Dr. Will

Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book,
Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release
Yours! 
I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think
tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in
life and business.  I also speak on leadership, personal development
and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>>

Every Monday I share my thoughts on leadership and life. My simple
philosophy is that the better leader you become the better you can lead
your life.

I look forward to connecting and interacting with you. Click on the RSS
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This month I turn 37 and I wanted to share some ideas that help me to stay on track and keep me motivated. Motivation is like a nice hot shower, it feels good at the time, but the affect wears off after a while. So you must develop a motivational plan, you have to have motivation ready, just like carrying a piece of gun, there when you need it.

I hope these ideas help you stay motivated and this is one of your best years ever!

1. Read something that motivates you each morning.
2. Invest 15 minutes a day meditating on the awesome person you are becoming.
3. Read the Ebook “You Could Quit, But That Wouldn’t Be Any Fun.”
   
4. Talk to a motivated person often.
5. Share your ideas with supporters only.
6. Exercise at least 3 times a week.
7. Trust and believe that your better days are head of you.
8. Make Small Improvements Daily (MSID).
9. Don’t take everything so seriously.
10. Buy you a coloring book and tap into your inner child.
11. Watch a movie that motivates you.
12. Read the book “Little Book, Big Results.”
    
13. Do something good for someone else.
14. Write a “To Finish List.” Start off with small task, as you complete them you, you will gain momentum.
15. Celebrate how far you have come in life so far already.
16. Think about doing great things in life.
17. Stop talking to unmotivated people… PERIOD!!!
18. Step out of your comfort zone often.
19. Read biographies of amazing people.
20. Every Monday watch my friend Eric Thomas “Thank God It’s Monday.” 
21. If you have children, invest just 15 more minutes each day with them.
22. Download motivational, inspirational and informational stuff to your smart phone.
23. Dress up and go sit in the best 5 Star Hotel in your city or area.
24. Dream in 3D!
25. Celebrate others success often and say “I’m Next.”
26. Read the book “A Productive State of Mind.”
    
27. Remember yesterday ended.
28. Quote this scripture often: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
29. Know the  process: Grow, learn, do, fail, succeed, and repeat
30. Identify 3 major goals to achieve this year, review them daily and often.
31. Remember you are a GENIUS, act like it!
32. Live with your legacy in mind.
33. Put 3 to 5 motivating statements on a 3x5 card keep it on you.
34. Write in a personal journal each day. Track your journey.
35. Go see something spectacular, a sunset, sunrise, a beautiful mountain, something that moves you.
36. Tell yourself daily, “I’m a leader, I’m a winner, I’m a Genius, I succeed in life!!!”
37. Conquer one fear this year.

About Dr. Will

Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book,
Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release
Yours! 
I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think
tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in
life and business.  I also speak on leadership, personal development
and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>>

Every Monday I share my thoughts on leadership and life. My simple
philosophy is that the better leader you become the better you can lead
your life.

I look forward to connecting and interacting with you. Click on the RSS
feed to ensure you don't miss out!