By Mandy Green 3 minute read In my work with admissions teams and higher education leaders, one of the most effective strategies I teach is how to work smarter, not harder. It’s not just about checking items off your to-do list - it’s about asking the right question before you start. Before you …
A Nightly Routine That Works
By Mandy Green 2 minute read Ever notice how diets seem to work—until 8 p.m.? Just like our eating habits, our daily productivity can decline if we don't set ourselves up for success with a solid nighttime routine. As admissions professionals, your ability to show up with energy, focus, and a …
Start Your Morning Right: NO EMAIL!
By Mandy Green 1 minute read Mornings can set the tone for your entire day, especially in the world of higher education. Many of us start by checking email right after we wake up in the morning. But this habit can lead to stress and feeling overwhelmed. When you check your email right away, you …
Does Your Phone Own You?
By Mandy Green 2 minute read Almost everyone I talk to feels that email takes up too much of their time. And yet we can’t stop checking it. How many times have you checked your email today? Be honest. 2, 5, 10, or too many to keep track of? For most of the people who contact me for productivity …
Are You Prioritizing The Wrong Things?
By Mandy Green 2 minute read Are you and your team making the progress you want? If you were to do a time audit where you track how much time you're spending on each task during the day, what would the result of your audit tell me? Hopefully it would say that you're spending 80% of your time on …
The Importance of ‘High-Leverage’ Activities
By Mandy Green 2 minute read The most successful people focus a lot more on high-leverage activities than others. As Naval Ravikant wrote, “Forget rich versus poor, white-collar versus blue. It’s now leveraged versus un-leveraged.” I see high-leverage activities as those that create a positive …