How the Worst Boss in the World Changed Her Ways

I normally don’t like to resort to name-calling on my blog, but today I want to tell you about a boss I had who was a complete bitch. She was extremely vague about project parameters and deadlines. She disapproved whenever I took a day off. And she never, ever acknowledged my hard work. The worst…

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Link Roundup: May 19, 2013

Today I’m meeting up with a friend I haven’t seen in 15 years. We found each other again on Facebook, as so many people do these days. This particular friend was with me when I was going through a terrible part of my life. She really made me feel like I deserved better, and she…

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How Being Unproductive Increases Your Productivity

I recently read this article by time management guru Laura Vanderkam about how we should all act more British. She’s not talking about faking an accent, greeting your friends with a peppy “Cheerio!”, or eating tea and crumpets. No wait—she does say we should eat tea and crumpets! Laura writes about how many British people…

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My Best Posts About Procrastination

There are hundreds of posts in the Archives at Sage Grayson Coaching. Occasionally, I like to pull them out, dust them off, and do a roundup of my favorite blog posts about a particular topic. Today, I’m sharing my best posts about procrastination. Enjoy!

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Just Do It: The Nike Guide to Productivity

How can you get more done during your day? What’s the best way to beat procrastination? How do you find time for the things that are truly important? My favorite answer for getting off your butt and moving forward is Nike’s famous tagline: Just do it! Nike, Inc. has been using “Just Do It” to…

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Kill Your To-Do List With a Sense of Urgency

One of my former managers used to zip through the hallways of our office building like she was trying to catch a bus. Everything was urgent, and there was only one way to get to the next meeting or appointment—fast! I’m a speed walker too, but only on the treadmill. The rest of the time,…

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