How many times in a week do you say to yourself -- or to someone else -- “I really need to organize these files?” If your answer is “Never!” you can skip listening to the rest of this podcast, but if you’re like thousands of people around the world, the need to organize paper never seems to go away. Listen as I share 5 steps to organizing paper success.

Intentionally creating a productive environment in your office can have such a positive impact on improving workplace productivity that I thought I'd explore this topic some more in this lastest podcast. Listen as I discuss the effects of the current economic conditions on workplace productivity (you'll be surprised with what I found) and I'll also share four simple things you need to know to create a more productive environment.

Is lack of time, space and systems preventing you from being the leader you desire to be? Then it may be time to consider how productivity consulting can help you achieve your goals. We're all given a finite amount of time each day and how you use that time affects your leadership ability. In this podcast listen as I share seven guidelines to consider, when you decide to work with a productivity consultant.

If you're one of the many folks who work from home and are looking for effective ways to make your home office a productive environment then this podcast is just for you. I'm here to tell you that organizing your home office doesn't need to be complicated. I'll share with you 7 tips that you can immediately implement to make your home office a productive environment, one where you can accomplish your work and not be distracted by clutter. These 7 actions are the same actions I share with my productivity consulting clients.

A tickler file system is such a great way to remind yourself of important tasks while also keeping track of the paper-related items associated with the task. An effective leader can't afford to miss deadlines or waste time looking for task-related papers. In this podcast, I'm going to share 7 resourceful ways that you can use your tickler system so you never forget an important appointment or deadline again. Plus I'll share 3 bonus tips to keep you even more organized as you use your tickler system.

In order to lead effectively, you must have some system for managing all the incoming papers that require action on your part. If you don't have a system or if the one you're using is not working for you, listen to this podcast as I discuss the tickler file system. The tickler file system has been around for awhile. But don't let that fool you into thinking that it won't work in today's society. Listen as I share show some tips on how to use it effectively.

There are so many different options for filing your papers and everyone's preference is different. So in continuing with the filing system series, I'll share a few tips on using a numerical filing system if that's something you're considering. Learn what's the biggest advantage of a numerical filing system and what are some of the pros and cons of using this type of filing system.

Have you ever tried to file a paper in a filing system at home or at work and couldn't find the file to put it in, so you made a new file? Have you ever cleaned out a filing system, and discovered several files on the same topic? Have you ever looked for a paper you knew you or someone had filed, but it wasn't in the folder? Then this podcast is just for you. Listen as I share best practices for setting up and using an alphabetical filing system and the four questions you can ask yourself to see if your filing system is working.

People often ask me about organizing different aspects of their personal or professional lives with the question "What should I do?" That's the wrong question! Instead ask, "Ask what WILL I do?" If you're looking for ways to be dramatically more productive in your office whether at home or at work, make sure you have a SYSTEM for 7 key areas. Listen as I share what these key areas are and 7 office organization tips to keep these key areas organized.

Are you often frustrated because you don't accomplish your work and aren't enjoying your life? Notice I included the word "often!" Life is full of obstacles, but overcoming, or at least surviving them, is dependent upon controlling the things you can control so you can cope with the things you can't. Listen as I share what I've learned in the past 30 years about getting things done with enough time to still enjoy your life.