Leadertalk

We often hear people say there are just not enough hours in the day. Hey, you and I have said it! But my honest opinion is that the day was created perfectly with just enough time to fulfill destiny and purpose. The challenge is not a deficit of time in the day; the challenge is the ability to manage the time in a day.

Our time is broken down into days, weeks, and months and they are all connected. Our lives are driven by our sense of purpose, which breaks down into our thoughts, words, actions, and habits. To maximize our time, we have to be intentional about how we schedule our actions. Once we do that, every second, minute, and hour begins working to cause our purpose to materialize. This means we have to employ the tools we have to order our steps, and we discover that there is enough time!

When we approach every day with this knowledge, it helps us better manage our destinies. As a leader, when you begin to master time, your decision will have a ripple effect on your organization.

Here are a few hints to better manage our time:

1. Have a to-do list: Making big plans for your team begins with making plans about what you want to do every day. Write out what you intend to achieve by the end of each day and put a structure in place to achieve it.
2. Delegate: One of the pitfalls for leaders is thinking we have to do everything by ourselves. Go through your task list and note the actions that someone else can handle. Never do anything that someone else could do!
3. Have “no-meeting” days: Meetings can cannibalize our time! Based on their frequency, have a day or two per week that will be meeting free. This will allow more time to focus on other tasks that align with your organization’s vision.

Make time work for you,
Courtney