Leslie Shreve...

Productive Day recently celebrated 21 years in business. For more than two decades now, I’ve helped busy C-suite leaders, business owners, and professionals bridge the gap between their current workday and the workday they’ve always wanted—and needed—to achieve more success and enjoy more time and freedom. Over the years, many things have changed, but I’ve … 5 Tried-and-True Strategies to Shift from Workday Survival to Success

Two opposing arguments exist for managing the email Inbox: let email accumulate or get it out of the Inbox. For those who want to keep email in the Inbox and use searches to find what they need, it’s important to understand why having MORE email in your email Inbox makes you LESS efficient, LESS effective … Why an Overloaded Inbox Wastes Time and Works Against You

We’ve recently been posting on LinkedIn about my work with one of our clients who’s currently implementing Taskology® to take control of his workday and skyrocket his efficiency and productivity. Today, I want to share with you what the PROCESS is like and at the same time, share our client’s PROGRESS. It’s important to understand … How Sam Went from Stress to Success—and How You Can, Too

I’ve been approached a lot lately with questions about how AI will impact workday productivity. One of the more specific questions I’m asked is if AI will change the way I teach Taskology® and the quick answer to that question is undoubtedly a “no.” Why? Well, because AI won’t replace your ability to think and … Will AI help you manage your workday more efficiently and effectively?

I had a wonderful breakfast with a new friend a few weeks ago and we got onto the topic of mental health at work. More specifically, we talked about how people are dealing with the feelings that come up when they’re overwhelmed with the amount of work they have to do. Since we were from … Overwhelmed Like I Was Back Then? Here’s What You Can Do to Change It

I saw a recent article in Inc.com about one of the trends for 2024 being “strategic slowness.” Sounds good, right? Most of the article was about writing articles, but then it expanded to include how business owners and entreprenuers are working these days—in a rushed, reactive, and often frenzied way—and I believe it’s true for … How to Increase Productivity with “Strategic Slowness”

Did you enjoy a fun and festive December filled with occasions to celebrate the Holidays and ring in the New Year? It’s such a great time of year to spend with family and friends. I hope you benefited from a break—some time to recharge so you could start 2024 with energy and enthusiasm! Are you … 3 Things to Know so You Can Make THIS Year Your BEST Year EVER

 The ONE most important work technique you were never taught, but need to know. In too many companies, employees never learn how to work most efficiently or effectively.   Have you ever had one of those days? A day when you’ve just had ENOUGH? You know, that moment when you’ve reached a critical point where … How to Make Progress and Reduce Stress with the Power of ONE

Amanda felt chaotic today. And it was only 8:20 am.  No sooner had she arrived at her office did three people follow her to her office and line up to talk with her.  The first person asked her where the agenda was for today’s monthly staff meeting. Amanda realized with horror that she had completely … How to Prevent the Unknown from Derailing Progress and Increasing Stress

Do you feel prepared for most days? Are you ready for anything? Or do you feel like the day snuck up on you and surprised you—in a bad way? Readiness is a valuable state to be in, especially in the midst of ever-shifting priorities and a steady occurrence of the unexpected. Being prepared gives you … Are You Working in a State of Readiness or Stress? You Need This One Skill to Execute with Agility and Make Powerful Progress