The Master Task List: The Foundation for Personal Productivity
Keeping all your tasks in one location is the foundation for personal productivity. The Master Task List is 'command central’ for planning your weeks and days with maximum effectiveness. In this episode, Del explains 3 reasons to keep a Master Task List. He also discusses how to create and keep a Master Task List using several examples. For additional resources, get the Master Task List Template and Resource Sheet here.
ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE: EPISODE 14
Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
To grow and thrive, you must regularly put yourself in situations of discomfort. No one ever became great by staying in their comfort zone.
In this episode, Del discusses three ways you can begin to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Download the Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Resource Sheet here.
ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE: EPISODE 13
Managing Up: 7 Ways to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Boss
A big part of personal excellence and career success is developing positive relationships.
In this episode, Del gives 7 practical ways you can be pro-active in forging a strong relationship with your boss.
Download the Managing Up Resource Sheet here.
ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE: EPISODE 12
Enhancing Your Communication: How to Be Clear, Concise and Compelling
Communication is life’s most important skill. Communicating well will enhance relationships and reduce misunderstandings. Communicating well will enhance your influence and expand your opportunities. In this episode, Del gives practical advice and numerous examples to help your communication be clear, concise and compelling.
Download my free ebook: Power Focus: 3 Keys to Overcoming Distractions and Doing Great Work.
ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE EPISODE 11
Delivering Corrective Feedback: The 6-Step DIRECT Model
One of the biggest challenges leaders face is delivering corrective feedback.
Many managers don’t handle the conversation well or they avoid the conversation altogether.
In this episode, Del will explain his DIRECT Model that any manager can use to address performance issues with both sensitivity and candor.
The episode concludes with 7 Principles of Effective Feedback.
Download the DIRECT Model One-Sheet Resource Guide here.
ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE EPISODE 10
Resilience: 6 Ways to Skillfully Navigate Personal Change
We live with tension. The world is in constant motion and full of change. But we, as humans, love our routines, our comfort zones, and to be in control.
It’s wise to have a game plan for change when, not if, it happens.
In this episode, we will share 6 practical strategies to help you skillfully respond to the changes life throws at you.