Do you confirm all of your meetings? Sometimes when I have time, I find myself confirming an appointment but there are times when I get

Prime Time

Everybody has about three hours during the day when they are at their best. Figure out what your “Prime Time” is and then plan your day around it. Make sure that you dedicate that time to focus without interruptions on the activities that are of most value to you.

Interruptions – Come Back Later

When somebody interrupts you when you are busy, don’t let them interrupt your train of thought. Ask them to come back and see you at a specific time – you may be surprised that they actually figure out the answer and don’t come back to ask you.

I give a lot of seminars and speaking engagements around the country. Every time I speak, someone inevitably asks the question, “Can’t I just use an intern or lower level person to tweet for me?”

You can do what you want, but if you want your social media efforts to be effective and part of your on-going marketing efforts, then you need to have someone who is sensitive to your brand in charge of these efforts. This person needs to fully comprehend your product or service and know the right language, tone, etc., to place your brand the best possible light.

E Mail: Check on your Schedule

E-mails have overtaken the phone now as the most dangerously effective of all Time Bandits. Turn off your e mail alert and check your e-mail only four times a day…. do it on your schedule not the schedule of the people who are interrupting your more productive work.