45 Laura Leist on Getting Yourself Organized

November 8, 2022
Hosted by Paul D. Casey

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Paul and Laura chat about Laura's expertise in productivity, starting with her skills and hacks in Outlook and OneNote. She utilizes a Productivity Chain assessment to find where the weak links in a person's chain are, and then partners with them on the one with the biggest payoff, which often revolve around decision-making, boundaries, goal-setting/prioritization, and task/project management. And she encourages a Daily Action Center in your office, and having systems for Stuff, Paper, Information, Physical layout, and Time management.

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Whether it’s through solo hosted episodes or expert guest interview episodes, one growth proficiency will be discussed in a way that lends itself to doable action steps for instant application. You’ll hear topics from living from your core values to how to initiate difficult conversations to maintaining solid boundaries to energy management to get your most important priorities accomplished. Listen for new episodes of Grow Forward Today, on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

Paul D. Casey

Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 25 years, giving almost 300 presentations in the past 4 years. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone. Among the 80 leaders he coaches per year, 25 of them lead at Pacific NW National Laboratories. Paul has a Master’s degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He has coached leaders for over 3,400 hours and is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, as well as a Master Trainer, and a member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Tri-Cities for 2021.

Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Paul has written 4 books, The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted, and Leading with Super-Vision. He interviews local leaders in his other podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer.

Paul is married to Lovely Laura, has two young adult children named after state capitals, owns a new puppy named Gizmo, and has lived in the Tri-Cities, WA, area for over 20 years. For fun, he enjoys golfing and hiking, and orange slices, and he reads about 50 books per year.

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