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Wheel of Life Podcast: Business|Productivity|Accountability - Interview w/ Les Watson, Author, Get Back an Hour Every Day

Interview w/ Les Watson, Author, Get Back an Hour Every Day

10/04/22 • 36 min

Wheel of Life Podcast: Business|Productivity|Accountability
[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be helpful in helping us with being even more productive, so you can get more done in less time and have more time to do what you really want to do.\n\nLes Watson’s passion for and expertise in self-management and productivity (has earned him the nickname ‘The Time Lord’) comes from over 30 years of experience as a trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach in self-management, motivation, and communication. He is the author of ‘Get Back An Hour In Every Day’ and facilitates the acclaimed ‘Creating Success Program’.\n\nHere are a few questions I asked Les that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n•\tWhat are the biggest productivity challenges?\n•\tHow can I reduce or stop Procrastinating and get more high payoff activities done?\n•\tHow can we best tackle the monster that is email?\n•\tBased on your experience, where are the most common places where most people can get back an hour every day, so we are better utilizing our valuable time?\n•\tHow do I deal with interruptions?\n•\tI talk about the fact that we are choosing to do something every second of every day, and is that activity moving you forward or keeping you where you are. How do you suggest that we make better choices as we go through our day, week, and month, so we are more quickly on the path to achieving our goals?\n•\tAll of my clients have KPI’s – Key Performance Indicators – that they consistently track. What do you see as the benefits of having and paying attention to our KPIs?\n•\tBelieve is my favorite word. What are your thoughts on how our belief helps us to be more productive?\n•\tHow do you suggest we incorporate gratitude into our lives and what are the benefits of doing so?\n\nYou can find my interview with Les Watson at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nDownload Les Watson’s 25 Time Tips resource by going to https://www.getmoretime.com.au/timetips\n\nTo download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal exercise.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability CoachTM\nThe Results AcceleratorTM \n\nGet a daily Accou

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability CoachTM, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability CoachTM
Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

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[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be helpful in helping us with being even more productive, so you can get more done in less time and have more time to do what you really want to do.\n\nLes Watson’s passion for and expertise in self-management and productivity (has earned him the nickname ‘The Time Lord’) comes from over 30 years of experience as a trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach in self-management, motivation, and communication. He is the author of ‘Get Back An Hour In Every Day’ and facilitates the acclaimed ‘Creating Success Program’.\n\nHere are a few questions I asked Les that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n•\tWhat are the biggest productivity challenges?\n•\tHow can I reduce or stop Procrastinating and get more high payoff activities done?\n•\tHow can we best tackle the monster that is email?\n•\tBased on your experience, where are the most common places where most people can get back an hour every day, so we are better utilizing our valuable time?\n•\tHow do I deal with interruptions?\n•\tI talk about the fact that we are choosing to do something every second of every day, and is that activity moving you forward or keeping you where you are. How do you suggest that we make better choices as we go through our day, week, and month, so we are more quickly on the path to achieving our goals?\n•\tAll of my clients have KPI’s – Key Performance Indicators – that they consistently track. What do you see as the benefits of having and paying attention to our KPIs?\n•\tBelieve is my favorite word. What are your thoughts on how our belief helps us to be more productive?\n•\tHow do you suggest we incorporate gratitude into our lives and what are the benefits of doing so?\n\nYou can find my interview with Les Watson at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nDownload Les Watson’s 25 Time Tips resource by going to https://www.getmoretime.com.au/timetips\n\nTo download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal exercise.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability CoachTM\nThe Results AcceleratorTM \n\nGet a daily Accou

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability CoachTM, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability CoachTM
Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

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[[:encoded, "The need for a balanced life is more important than ever. Too often, our work life and personal life overlaps, so enhancing your overall performance can only benefit both aspects of your life. Having a growth mindset can help you to overcome any challenges you may face, both professionally and personally.\n\nBy following these seven tips to enhance your performance in life, you’ll be more likely to maximize your potential and reach your goals in the timeframe you desire. Are you ready to start implementing changes into your life that will increase your performance and help you grow as an individual? If yes, then keep listening!\n\n1. Set Crystal Clear Goals\nAs a business owner, you may be constantly thinking about setting your team up for success, but don’t forget about yourself! Set yourself up for success by setting clear goals. You set your annual goals and review your progress every month to help you know where you are against your annual goals, so you can course correct, if you are off track at all. \n\nIf you’re not sure where to start, you can start by setting longer term, larger goals and breaking them down into smaller and more manageable goals.\n\nFor example, you can set a goal of running a half marathon in the next year. Break that goal down weekly by starting small and running 3 miles a week, then build up slowly until you’re running more and more each week. By the time the half marathon comes along, it’ll be a breeze for you to do!\n\nAnother example is, instead of setting a goal to “increase revenue for the year,” set a specific goal with an actual number, such as “increase revenue to $120,000 by year end.” Then break that down into smaller goals by month, such as “hit $10k in revenue per month.” Once you have a more concrete goal, you can plan out the actual steps it takes to achieve that goal!\n\n2. Practice Effective Communication\nEffective communication is so important in both our personal lives as well as in business. Practicing empathy goes hand-in-hand with communicating effectively. Whether you’re speaking with a loved one or a co-worker, approach the conversation with empathy and an open ear. Start by trying to see where they’re coming from, and use phrases to describe how you feel, not what you don’t like about the other person’s actions.\n\nListening well is a very important skill that needs to consistently be practiced to be refined. It can be easy to hear something and react immediately. It’s much harder to listen, take ti

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability CoachTM, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability CoachTM
Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

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[[:encoded, "Productivity is never an accident for business owners. It does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens out of a commitment to excellence, stellar planning, consistent efforts, and great productivity tools. This is the age of technology, where there’s an app for everything. \n\nIf you’re an entrepreneur looking for foolproof ways to improve your business processes and growth, here are the top 10 productivity tools you need to strongly consider using. With these tools in your business arsenal, your business will stay well above the fiercely competitive atmosphere. \n\n1. Slack - Best Team Collaborative Software \nBusinesses with a united and well-coordinated team progress faster than those who don’t. Slack is among the handiest productivity tools that business owners can use to unify their entire team communication. \n\nThe best feature of this tool is its integration with your daily-use apps such as Dropbox and Google Drive etc. If you wish to transform the way your team connects with information and how your whole organization communicates, Slack is your tool!\n\nHighlights:\n•\tYou can set reminders \n•\tFacilitates team chat and communication \n•\tHighlights words to be notified as they appear in a conversation\n\n2. Project Turf - People, Tasks, and Project Management\nFor business owners, Project Turf is the best project management solution. It facilitates daily communication, organizing project teams, managing assignments and tasks, etc. This productivity tool also helps entrepreneurs gain valuable business insights, which helps drive growth and optimize processes. \n\nThis software simplifies all four management functions, including leading, controlling, organizing, and planning. \n\nHighlights:\n•\tComprehensive project, tasks, and people management \n•\tEasy communication\n•\tBudget and time tracking \n•\tEvents and calendar management and reminders\n•\tBusiness intelligence reporting \n•\tFile sharing \n•\tPermission-based operations \n\n3. Basecamp - Project Management Tool\nBasecamp is not just a productivity tool, it’s a whole better way to work. Adopting Basecamp as part of your business’s productivity strategy will help it become better organized and productive. In the age of remote working, Basecamp is especially more helpful for entrepreneurs who run remote work teams. \n\nIt helps them create a better channel of communication and needs fewer meetings. Basecamp breaks projects into smaller ones, containing everything necessary for the

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability CoachTM, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability CoachTM
Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

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