Carson Tate

Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style Carson Tate

Marc Notes: Title from container.; Compact disc, MP3 format.; Duration: 08:20:00.; Performed by Tanya Eby.; Many of us try the popular productivity solutions and tools, only to find ourselves falling further behind and more frustrated than ever. We end up spending more time managing our calendars and to-do lists than doing actual work. Carson Tate says that's because our brains often don't work the way the experts assume. She has helped thousands of men and women become better at time management and productivity by using a unique assessment tool that helps people discover their individual productivity styles--; Provided by publisher.; System requirements: CD/MP3 player or PC with MP3-capable software. Publisher Marketing: Make work simple by using the tools and tactics that are right for youYour time is under attack. You just can t get enough done. You find yourself wondering where the hours go. You ve tried every time-management system you can get your hands on and they ve only succeeded in making your work more complicated. Sound familiar?If you sometimes feel you spend more time managing your productivity than doing actual work, it s time for a change. In "Work Simply," renowned productivity expert Carson Tate offers a step-by-step guide to making work simple again by using the style that works best for you. Tate has helped thousands of men and women better manage their time and become more productive. Her success owes partly to the realization that most of us fit into one of four distinct productivity styles: Arrangers, who think about their projects in terms of the people involved; Prioritizers, who are the definition of goal-oriented; Visualizers, who possess a unique ability to comprehend the big picture; and Planners, who live for the details. In this audiobook, you ll learn How to identify your own productivity style as well as the styles of those around you bosses, coworkers, staff, and family. How to select your tools of the trade to maximize your effectiveness, from the style of pen you use to the way you decorate your office. When face-to-face conversations are more effective than e-mails and vice versa. What it takes to lead the perfect meeting. Why a messy desk is right for some, but a disaster for others and how to tell. After listening to "Work Simply," you ll come away with a productivity system that truly and fundamentally fits you and you ll never feel overwhelmed again." Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/13/2014 (EAN 9781591847304, Hardcover) Library Journal 12/01/2014 pg. 86 (EAN 9781591847304, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Tate, Carson Carson Tate, the founder of Working Simply, is a nationally renowned expert on workplace productivity. She serves as a consultant, coach, public speaker, and executive trainer for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies and other clients. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family. Contributor Bio:  Eby, Tanya Tanya Eby is a narrator and novelist who has narrated more than fifty "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestsellers, earning two AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has a BA in English language and literature from Grand Valley State University and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her children.