Below are all Al Viller’s productivity-related blog posts summarized on one convenient page.
These articles are designed to inspire you to use your time, attention and energy better to become more productive so that you can realize your purpose and achieve your goals.
Inspire On!
Reading Time: 7 minutesA year ago, I stepped off the corporate hamster wheel. I wasn’t tired of running or weary of what I was doing. In fact, I had an idea and helped create a role that would fill a gap at work and was both excited and energized by the new challenge. The Backstory But things […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesEach year, I choose one word to guide the next twelve months. Not a resolution or a rigid plan. Just a single word that helps me stay grounded when the year gets noisy and life gets messy in the middle. In 2025, that word was Evolve. As 2025 closes, I can honestly say it delivered.
Reading Time: 5 minutesA funny thing happened after I started my sabbatical… My To-Do list grew longer! Without full-time work or corporate deadlines, I somehow filled my task app with more to-dos than when I was working full time. Most are self-imposed. Many are things I want to do: creative projects, home improvements, workouts, or learning goals. But
Reading Time: 8 minutesUnlocking the Power of Ambition, Goals, Objectives and Measurement It’s the start of a new year. We’re optimistic and full of energy and enthusiasm. Executives feel it too and set audaciously ambitious goals for their organizations, expecting them to cascade into your annual performance goals. Let’s be real: We’ve all had those moments where
Reading Time: 9 minutesDisclaimer — If you feel this article may be “TL;DR” (Too Long, Didn’t Read), no worries! It’s filled with valuable insights and strategies for developing your personalized system to get things done. Start by skimming the headlines to get the gist and save it to read in small chunks later. To give you a quick
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Reading Time: 7 minutesDisclosure: Portions of this article were inspired and generated with the help of AI, specifically ChatGPT. And yes, the quotes attributed to famous figures—living, dead, real or fictional—are AI-generated. It’s all part of the fun and innovation that went into crafting this post! As 2024 draws to a close, I’m gearing up for what promises
Reading Time: 5 minutesA LinkedIn post by Jade Bonacolta, Marketing Leader @ Google | Ranked #1 female creator worldwide | LinkedIn growth coach | Founder of The Quiet Rich™, inspired this article. Most people walk into their 1v1s ready to take notes and expecting their leader to guide the discussion. 1v1s are really designed for you to
Reading Time: 7 minutesTime is the one resource we all get equally. Rich or poor, young or old, everyone has 24 hours in a day. Yet, how we use that time can make all the difference in our lives. It’s a conundrum, though. Time seems endless when we’re young, stretching out like a lazy summer afternoon. But
How to Become a “Time Shifter” and Make Every Moment Count Read More »
Reading Time: 10 minutesLife is full of conundrums. Giving often leads to receiving. Losing frequently leads to making gains elsewhere. You must spend time to save it. It’s in this last example that I’d like to dig in a little. As communicators, we often find ourselves eager to develop an effective communication campaign or craft a compelling
