Zen and the Art of Ninja Productivity

Ninja Productivity Tips

A short while ago, my friend Leo Babauta of Zen Habits recorded an interview with me about productivity for his great new book, The Little Guide to Un-Procrastination. It brought home to me how much my long-time practice and teaching of Zen has boosted my productivity. Leo says I’m one of the most productive people he knows. But the funny thing is that there are some small pockets in my life where I’m also the world’s worst procrastinator. More about that below… what is … [Read more...]

Quote

Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple – that's creativity. -Charles Mingus … [Read more...]

Defining Qualities of a 360º Leader

Dr. John C. Maxwell Adaptability – Quickly adjusts to change. Leaders in the middle may not be the first to know, but they are often the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable managers in the middle are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally. Discernment – Understands the real issues. Good leaders cut through the clutter to see the real issues. A smart person believes only half of what he hears, but a truly smart person … [Read more...]