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Oops! How Choices Lead to Lateness

May 25, 2012 By

You’ve probably had this happen: the morning is going well! You had worked out at the gym and had enough time to enjoy a cup of tea before leaving for your first appointment of the day. But then…you went to your computer to check and see if there were any really urgent emails. Next time you checked the clock it was 8:15am and you need to leave at 8:35am to be on time for the appointment. You hadn’t even taken a shower! So you run around like a chicken with your head cut off and tear out of the driveway and down the road like a maniac!

Some of you are laughing because this has a familiar ring to it! Yes, it’s even happened to me, a productivity strategist and organizing professional:-) Pretty much exactly like described above. So here’s what happened…

 

I had made a poor choice. The habit I have developed for myself is to get ready for the day before I do anything on the computer. Then if I have time left prior to departure, I can access the computer once I have set a timer so that I will leave on time. Oops! I didn’t follow my own routine, so I started off the day rushed and frazzled.

Rather than beat myself up about this, I said out loud in the car, “This morning I made a poor choice, next time I will choose to follow the “getting ready rule” so that I don’t start the day so frazzled.” In essence, I was trying to set myself up for success the next time.

 

Much of organizing (or not!) is about choices that we make. Next time you get frustrated with disorganization of time or schedule, try telling yourself that you will make a different choice the next time. You might be surprised about what happens!

Want to know more about making smart choices when it comes to organizing your home, office or schedule? Read the Make Smart Choices page on our Flexible Structure Method website.

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Taking David Letterman’s Lead … Top 10 Reasons Why

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Raleigh’s Business Alliance Rally 2012 Spotlights Industry Experts to Lead Breakout Sessions

April 4, 2012 By

Women’s Power Networking’s annual event features breakout sessions with local business owners and entrepreneurs at the WPN Business Alliance Rally May 19th business expo.

Raleigh, NC (April 4, 2012): On May 19th Women’s Power Networking will present their fourth annual business expo. This year, the day-long Business Alliance Rally 2012, has assembled a group of outstanding industry experts to lead sessions in the breakout tracks.

“We are excited to offer a great selection of breakout sessions. The speakers are outstanding,” said Leslie Flowers, breakout session coordinator for the Rally.

The first round of spotlight speakers include:

  • Bill Davis, Owner, Team Nimbus of North Carolina. His timely business growth topic is “Opportunities not Conversion is the Name of the Game” 
  • Sherrie Wilkolaski, Founder & President at Author’s Boutique will cover “Authors Crash Course to Publishing” 
  • Geanine Thompson, CEO at Live Your Personal Legend will present “Answering the Call to Adventure: Your Life Purpose Awaits!” 
  • Honey Beth Wiggs, Certified Health Coach at Take Shape for Life will speak to achieving optimal health in her talk “Are You as Healthy As You Think?”
  • Clare Luffman, Owner, Dream Unlimited will coach attendees on “Common Mistakes of Running an In-Home Business”

The annual business expo offers a balance of shopping, networking, learning and fun. Re-named the “Business Alliance Rally,” the event underscores how by building alliances in business and in life everyone succeeds. The “Rally” is the organization’s premier business event of the year and is anticipated to attract over 1000 attendees.

The 2012 expo will be held Saturday, May 19th at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University Campus, 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh, from 10am–5pm.

To apply to register for an exhibitor space or to be a Breakout Session Spotlight Speaker. 

Tickets are on sale now for admission to the Business Alliance Rally and the “Meet the Media Luncheon.” Group discounts are offered.

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information on sponsorships contact Marilyn Shannon at marilyn@powerofdialogue.com.


About Women’s Power Networking (WPN)
Founded originally as Coffee and Contacts in 2007, Women’s Power Networking “Alliances for Business – Alliances for Life” is a growing, national women’s business referral network. WPN is the umbrella organization for monthly Power Lunches, Women Executives Roundtable and the after hours networking event, Cocktails and Contacts. Weekly Coffee and Contacts chapter meetings offer women a positive environment to grow personally and professionally. The WPN Speakers Bureau arranges professional keynote and business speakers for conferences, business meetings, retreats or galas. Visit: http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com
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EPA Increasing LEad Paint Rule Enforcement

January 23, 2012 By

The EPA is getting serious about enforcement of the Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule, to the point where they are augmenting their regular enforcement routine with tips to help them identify where to send inspectors.

During a recent Webinar hosted by the National Association of Home Builders, Don Lott, an associate director with the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said the agency already has conducted 1,000 compliance inspections and plans to increase the rate of inspections this year.

Lott said the EPA uses a variety of enforcement strategies, but will increase its reliance on tips and complaints. He said the EPA receives about 400 tips and complaints each month on its hotline and Web site.

There are three components the EPA examines to determine compliance: lead-safe work practices, training, and record keeping. Violations can occur in any area, but work practices are the highest priority and violations in that area are treated most seriously.

You can learn more about what’s required for compliance at the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) page, http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.

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