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Augment your productivity

I recently bought an e-bike – easily the best fun I’ve had in years. It’s been a while since I was on a bicycle. I grew up riding them in Dublin through my chi...

Make more time for engaging conversations

Much of my time is spent helping people manage their email more efficiently. But, as I’ve said many times before, the point of this work is not just to help people...

Parking friction

When I’m at my most productive, I’m focused and organised, and the world around me is friction-free. However, this was not the case recently when I tried to park...

The value of an empty Inbox

Many of you will know that I am a big fan of the ‘Inbox Zero’ way of working. A good friend recently challenged this idea and suggested that having an empty ...

Take a good look in the mirror

It finally happened! I was asked at the checkout in my local supermarket if I had a senior’s card! How bad is that? I’m 51, but in my head see myself as a shade ...

A quality act

Recently, my publisher sent me some complimentary download codes for the audio version of my book Smart Teams (shameless plug warning – you can download on Audi...