I had the pleasure of attending Neen James’ Smart Stage session at SHRM17. Nearly two weeks later her words of wisdom still stand out to me. I tweeted my key takeaways, because that’s what I do. See below.
Neen’s directive to only focus on what matters rings true for both personal and professional tasks/relationships. As an HR Department of One (DOO) it is especially important to be mindful of how we’re using our time i.e. where we focus our attention because there never seems to be enough hours in the day when you are responsible for benefits, employee relations, compliance, and on and on. None of which is done in a vacuum – things POP UP all the time.
The statement on email made me immediately rethink how/when I use email. I usually think of how intrusive emails are to receive but I rarely considered the intrusiveness of the emails I send. Not that I ever send emails that aren’t important of course, but it’s the principle. Do unto others and all that jazz.
Neen has written a book, Folding Time: How to Achieve Twice As Much in Half the Time, which I intend to check out based on the strength of Neen’s presentation. With work, school, parent/Grammy duties, and attempting to have some degree of a social life (limited though it may be) I need to achieve all I can in the time I have. Now what to do with these next 15 minutes?
Made it to @neenjames‘ session on the Smart Stage! Learning about how to get more done. Time is fixed but focus is flexible. #SHRM17 pic.twitter.com/KBxGoX2Z7f
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
time management vs attention management. You don’t have time to do everything, you only have time to do what matters. #SHRM17 @neenjames
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
If something really matters to you, you make time for it. This is what I told my ex. Lol. #butseriously #foldingtime #SHRM17
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
Email is a request from someone else to use YOUR time to help them achieve THEIR goals. @neenjames #SHRM17 #foldingtime pic.twitter.com/lQkEJmIg7Y
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
This is why I have a sign at my desk that says “do with other people’s time as you would have them do with yours.” #NewGoldenRule #SHRM17
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
The key to getting things done is 15 minutes. Look at time differently. Focus how you use your time. What can YOU do in 15 minutes?? #SHRM17
— Tamara M. Rasberry (@tmrasberry) June 21, 2017
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