How can you improve your effectiveness?

Article by Al Argo

One popular author defined insanity as: "Doing the same thing that you have always done, while expecting a different result." Wouldn't you agree with me that if we really want to get better results, we have to do things differently than before? Here are 3 ways you can immediately become more effective:

1. Make the decision to be more effective.
   This is the first step toward improving, changing or becoming more more effective. Many people are satisfied with the results they are already achieving - but successful people are always trying to improve, get better and grow! Personal effectiveness begins with a decision!
   
   
2. Manage your time, energy and resources effectively.
   Once you make this powerful decision then you should really begin to focus on managing those things which you can control - your time, energy and resources! Time is fleeting; once it is gone it is gone forever! Use it wisely, watch it, monitor it, audit it, and make the most of it. In the same way most people are limited in some way on their personal energy and available resources. As we learn to become better managers in these areas, we will become more efficient.
   
   
3. Make the most of your relationships.
   The most effective and efficient people in the world know how to win with people! More valuable then anything are your relationships with your boss, clients and family. Business around the world is built or broken based on trust and relationships. As you invest your time, energy and resources in your relationships, you will see your personal effectiveness soar.

So, I challenge you to make a simple decision to become more effective, invest in learning how to manage your time, energy and resources more effectively, and do your best to make the most of all of your relationships. As you and I do these three things, our personal effectiveness and efficiency will continue to improve.

Reproduced with permission from Al Argo, www.argoglobal.biz.

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