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Time Tricks for Leaders Who Do It All

Time Tricks for Leaders Who Do It All

Total video time: 26m
Expert instructor: Janet Fouts
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What you’ll learn

Define clear leadership goals to guide prioritization and decision-making.
Align daily tasks with long-term leadership priorities for maximum impact.
Set boundaries to protect time and maintain leadership effectiveness.
Identify and eliminate distractions to enhance focus and productivity.
Streamline workflows by automating routine tasks and optimizing meetings.
Develop sustainable routines that support leadership success and prevent burnout.

Skills you’ll gain

Leadership Time management Productivity Goal setting

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by competing priorities as a leader? In this course, Janet Fouts shares practical strategies to help you take control of your time and boost your leadership effectiveness. Learn how to define your leadership goals, align tasks with your vision, set boundaries to protect your focus, and increase your efficiency through automation and other productivity strategies. After this course, you’ll be ready to prioritize effectively, stay productive, and lead without burning out.

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    Optimize time management for leadership success Leaders are constantly balancing competing priorities, managing both short-term tasks and long-term goals, and facing the risk of burnout if they don't develop effective time management strategies. 1m
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    Define clear leadership goals for success Clearly defining your leadership goals is essential for guiding your actions and ensuring alignment with your broader vision. 2m
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    Identify productivity pitfalls and refine priorities Effective prioritization is key for leaders to focus on tasks that drive the most impact. 3m
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    Establish healthy boundaries to lead successfully Without boundaries, leaders risk over-committing, leading to decreased productivity and strained relationships. 2m
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    Manage distractions to protect leadership focus Distractions are a constant challenge for leaders and can detract from high-priority goals. 2m
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    Group similar tasks to improve efficiency Multitasking across different kinds of tasks can reduce focus and efficiency. 1m
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    Automate routine leadership tasks to save time Leaders often spend time on repetitive tasks that could be streamlined for maximum productivity. 2m
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    Lead efficient meetings that drive results Meetings can be time-consuming and inefficient if not structured properly. 2m
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    Boost leadership success with energy management As a leader, managing your physical and mental energy is essential for sustained productivity and clear decision-making. 1m
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    Recharge as a leadership strategy Pushing through without pause can drain your energy, increase errors, and limit your impact. 2m
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    Create balanced routines for leadership success Adopting sustainable routines prevents burnout and helps leaders maintain high performance without compromising well-being. 2m
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    Drive leadership success with time management Thank you for watching! 1m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Janet Fouts

Janet is the founder of Nearly Mindful. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and tech, Janet knows firsthand how easy it is to lose sight of what truly matters in our fast-paced lives. She’s deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and find genuine fulfillment. Through her work, Janet combines insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, meditation, sound therapy, and mindfulness-based emotional intelligence. Her approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to feel resilient, centered, and purposeful. Today, she’s here to share powerful tools and insights to support you in creating a life filled with intention, balance, and joy.

Human Potential Facilitator Janet Fouts

Janet Fouts

Human Potential Facilitator

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How GoSkills helped Chris

I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.

Chris Sanchez GoSkills learner
Chris Sanchez, GoSkills learner