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4 Types of Professional Time to Leverage Your Energy

Two weeks ago, during a strategic business review with one of our fastest-growing clients, they asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: “Mike, how do you manage your time to run Malloy Industries, coach CEOs, teach Georgetown students, be a present father/husband, AND still have time to think strategically?” The answer? I don’t manage time. I leverage energy. 4 Types of Professional Time Here’s an overview of the 4 types of professional time Management Time – #1 most common type of professional time. This is where you spend the majority of time in meetings, reading/sending emails, Slack

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5 Advanced Time Blocking Strategies

Introduction In our last Business Bites, we tackled the challenges of balancing the maker’s schedule with the manager’s schedule. Today, we’ll dive deeper into advanced time-blocking strategies to create more time for what matters most to you and elevate your productivity. Here are five strategies to help you take control of your time and maximize your efficiency. Creative Before Reactive Save yourself from your inbox and set the stage for flow by being creative before reactive. Make a Map the night before (in any format you like) with a list of projects, tasks, and activities you plan to complete the

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Optimizing Your Schedule: Practical Strategies for Makers and Managers

Introduction We’re diving into something that’s crucial for all of us: managing our time better. Whether you’re a CEO, fractional executive, manager, or analyst, how you plan and prepare your schedule really makes a difference. Let’s get into some smart strategies that can help you make the most of your time. Navigating the Maker’s and Manager’s Schedules Paul Graham coined the terms maker’s schedule and manager’s schedule. Understanding and navigating the complex push-pull between these schedules is crucial for your success, your team’s success, and your company’s success. Let’s explore practical strategies you can experiment with to create more time

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A person sitting at a desk with a large calendar in front of them, planning their day.

5 Advanced Time Blocking Strategies

Introduction In our last Business Bites, we tackled the challenges of balancing the maker’s schedule with the manager’s schedule. Today, we’ll dive deeper into advanced time-blocking strategies to create more

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