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Commitment, Not Time
- 2021-06-17
- Posted by: Christopher G. Fox
- Category: Productivity
I like to think of my calendar as available units of commitment rather than open slots of time. -
Three Resources You Never Get Back Once Expended
- 2021-04-28
- Posted by: Christopher G. Fox
- Category: Leadership, Thought Leadership
Three resources you never get back once expended: time, energy, attention. -
The Data
- 2021-04-26
- Posted by: Christopher G. Fox
- Category: Leadership, Organization
Sometimes people invoke "the data" as a way to sidestep their own agency and accountability. -
I’m Not Content with Content
- 2021-02-17
- Posted by: Christopher G. Fox
- Category: Communication, Content Creation and Design
I use the word “content” easily a dozen times on an average day, but I don’t like it. It conveys an underlying belief that websites, databases, and electronic files are containers just waiting for something to come along and fill them, like stuffing in a pillow or mud in a hole. -
Saying No at the Right Time
- 2021-02-16
- Posted by: Christopher G. Fox
- Category: Leadership, Organization, Productivity
The better you get at learning what tasks to take on, the better you get at spotting those tasks that just don't make sense for you. While some tasks fit your talents and match your personal development goals quite well, others may simply be better suited for other people. You also become adept at seeing which projects and client relationships are part of your overall plan and which ones keep you in stasis or even erode your talents.
