E Mail: Junk E Mail Addresses When you have to give out an e-mail address to somebody who's going to send you things you don't want in your inbox, give them a special "junk" e-mail address. Then set up a rule so that everything to that address goes to a...
On Confirming or Not Confirming Meetings…
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 so backed up that I don't confirm. However, I show up where I am supposed to be (or, at least I try to). I can't...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
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...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
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...
What Does Office Space and Massage Chairs Have in Common?
Our lease at HJMT is up in August. So, we've been looking around for office space in Garden City, Carle Place, Westbury, Hicksville, etc. My staff and I have seen numerous suites -- some really bad and some really nice. But there is always something that isn't right with the...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media
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...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
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...
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Develop a "to don't" List Most people have a “To Do” list to record the tasks they need to "Get Done", but it doesn't help identify what you shouldn't do yourself. For that you need a “To Don’t” list. Identify the culprits, put them on the list and defend your...
Social Media Club of Long Island…
Social Media Club of Long Island...
HJMT – Like A Second Family To Me…
The women at HJMT are amazing people. I have known all of them for more than three years and some I even know for 10 years. During those 10 years, so much has happened both personally and professionally to us. This year, two of my staff members are getting married...