13 Ingredients for Building Something Great

That show, book, or song you love was once an uncertain idea in someone’s brain. That wall mural, new company, concert, play, museum exhibit, installation, energy process – all require a lot of attention and energy. It is so easy to forget just what it takes to bring something to market, to create, to bring […]

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Why is Protecting Time for Deep Work So Difficult?         

You have a presentation due in three weeks, and you’ve developed a project plan and scheduled time to get it done. You know you need uninterrupted time every day to move the work forward. This work will impact the organization and will gain your team recognition. However, you find yourself ten days from the due […]

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EP 018: Just Get the Passport! A Conversation with Joan Kling

https://media.blubrry.com/theworkbench/content.blubrry.com/theworkbench/EP_018_Just_Get_the_Passport-A_Conversation_with_Joan_Kling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to EP 018 Intro Hello Workbench Peeps!  Today’s episode is a return visit from the fabulous Joan Kling!  Joan is a Coach and Leader with a huge heart and deep well of wisdom and courage.  She has recently returned to San Diego after spending three years in the […]

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30 More Seconds

As I sped into the train station parking lot, and then watched the train pull away while purchasing my ticket, I realized (again) this morning that I have an uneasy relationship with time.  One less red light, or 30 more seconds and I would almost be at work right now.  There’s a little post-it on […]

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Are Relentless Interruptions Killing Your Productivity?

Five Sneaky Culprits in the Workplace That Scuttle Deep Work and Three Solutions You have a presentation due in three weeks, and you’ve developed a project plan and scheduled time to get it done.  You know you need uninterrupted time every day to perform at an exceptional professional level.  This work will move the organization […]

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Ugh, Networking

Ugh, Networking   For so many years, I’ve had this aversion to the type of networking that occurs in many of the professional organizations – the kind of place where you have your business cards handy, smoothly carry your wine and appetizers, deftly hand over your business card; where so many are there relentlessly self-promoting […]

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