Being productive takes planning, and energy. We have all put off those things that we really wanted or needed to do!
We recently read a fantastic blog post about how time, energy and attention are all at the core of being more productive, and the importance of daily rituals.
Do you have a daily routine that helps you stay on task and gives your energy?
Read more via AsianEfficiency.com
Athena Executive Services CEO Gina Cotner was recently interviewed by Gabe Nelson on his podcast, “Solopreneur Money”. The two discussed the art of delegation, Gina’s path to becoming an entrepreneur and how to strike a balance between demanding and appreciative.
“If you plan on hiring a rock star to join your band, you’ll need to know how to delegate effectively. To learn more about how to delegate I have invited Gina Cotner from Athena Executive Services. You have heard of this company before if you have listened to the show because my own executive assistant, Christina, is contracted through Athena.”
Listen here: GABE NELSON FINANCIAL, INC. PODCAST: SOLOPRENEUR MONEY
“On the best of days, many CEOs would be lost without their EAs. In the chaos of the pandemic, exemplary assistance is not a luxury, but a requirement.”
Of course… we couldn’t agree more! A good Executive Assistant is much more than a task-doer. A great Executive Assistant brings workability to a busy person’s life that they didn’t think was possible, and is a trusted partner. This has been especially true during the last year. Our firm definitely knows a thing or two about that.
Read more about how exceptional Executive Assistants are keeping their CEOs thriving during a crisis, via Chief Executive Magazine.
The art of delegating can be tricky, but worth it!
How do you develop the people around you to really rise up and take on more of the ‘heavy lifting’ of your company? Giving things ‘away’ can seem daunting but once you do the real work of learning how to effectively delegate you really will find freedom and release stress!
Our CEO, Gina Cotner, offers some tips on how to delegate to your team while continuing to lift them up.
See Gina’s Tips on YouTube: Delegation Tips
Asian Efficiency is a blog we consistently return to. This recent post about tackling so-called ‘boring’ tasks has some useful tips on learning to form productive habits, as well as long- and short-term solutions to overcoming lethargy.
Of course, one solution is hiring someone to take on those ‘boring’ or time-sucking tasks so that you can focus on what is needed most for your company. This gets you spending less time on the things that can be delegated!
