Now that I get an hour more of daylight, I’ll get an hour more of productive time in my day. Getting up at 6 AM doesn’t feel quite as bad knowing there’ll be some sunshine sometime in the day.

What’s a manager to do with an extra hour of productivity?

LOTS of things!

5 things to do with an extra hour of productivity

Say good morning to your customers – Let your customers know they matter by calling them and letting them know how you can help them.

Manage by walking around – Take a few minutes and walk around your team to find out how they are REALLY doing. 

Write thank you notes – Set the timer, and challenge yourself to see how many thank you notes you can write in an hour (then keep the habit up once a week for the rest of the year). Thank your team, your peers, your manager, your customers, and your FAMILY.

Be fully present – Instead of feeling like you HAVE to multi-task, use the extra productive hour to tune OUT all the distractions and be fully present for your direct reports or your manager.

Learn something new – You’re never too old to learn something new. Now that you have an extra productive hour, how about listening to some 5-10 minute management tips, or pick up a new book, or find a mentor.

What are YOU going to do with your extra hour?

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Post from: EveryJoe

Spring Forward: What to with an Extra Hour