Dermot Crowley Bücher

Urgency-that frantic feeling that we need to be doing more, and faster-is a destructive force in today's workplace. Unnecessary urgency can be toxic, causing stress and burnout. But not all urgency is bad, and sometimes we really do need to get things done quickly. Too little urgency can lead to inaction and lost productivity. So how do we find the right balance where we can use urgency as a meaningful tool to keep productivity up, without generating burnout? Urgent! is a guide to using urgency for good to help achieve your goals, to drive success, and minimize stress for yourself, your teams, and your business. This book will teach you to moderate urgency for yourself and those you lead. In our age of fast-paced technology, it's easy to swing between extremes, working reactively one minute, and being inactive the next. The middle ground, described in this book, allows us to work in the "Active Zone" where we maximize proactivity and productivity. By following the practical strategies outlined in this book, listeners will learn to understand urgency, become proactive rather than reactive, and lead teams to their fullest potential. If you feel that you and your team are stressed to the max by competing demands, leaving no room to focus on what really matters, Urgent! will show you a new way of thinking, leading, and responding

Are you too busy to lead your team effectively? Leaders today often feel overwhelmed and struggle to find time for meaningful impact. Productivity expert Dermot Crowley offers proven strategies for cutting through distractions and enhancing both personal and team productivity. You will learn to shift your focus from mere activity to impactful results, directing your energy toward the most significant opportunities and challenges. By prioritizing productivity, you can optimize your time and that of your team. Effective leadership requires protecting time for thinking, planning, decision-making, and providing clear direction. Being responsive and available empowers your team to align with organizational goals, while coaching and mentoring enhances their skills and productivity. This guide teaches you to elevate your time management and personal productivity, minimize distractions, and streamline team interactions. You’ll learn to lead the team culture by aligning priorities, managing urgency, and fostering accountability. Boost your team's productivity by building conviction, negotiating workloads, and shielding them from outside distractions. In this transformative era of work, it’s essential for leaders to reflect on outdated mindsets and habits. This resource is designed to help you upgrade your approach to time, energy, and focus, enabling you to thrive and inspire as a leader. Part of the Smart Productivity series, it p