Jones’ Most Requested Programs
Jones works directly with you to create a virtual or onsite program that is built around the outcomes you want and the greatest needs of your people. Here is an overview of his most requested programs.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT TOO MUCH TO DO
If you want to get more of the right things done in your work and life, run off and join the circus… at least in your mind.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
Identify the sources of professional and/or personal overload that are most limiting your ability to thrive
Determine routines that will help you take more conscious control of your time
Create a consistent daily and weekly time management plan that addresses your highest priorities
Work with others more effectively so EVERYONE is getting the right work done
How to better manage the tsunami of interruptions and distractions coming at you every day
HOW TO BECOME A STRONGER LEADER OR MANAGER
Leadership isn’t about fixing problems. It’s about growing yourself and your team members so you can achieve better results. So think like a gardener!
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
Assess if you have more of a “mechanic” or “gardener” mindset toward leadership
How to create an environment that allows everyone to deliver their best work
Communicate goals and priorities more clearly by using a “sensible vision”
Develop daily routines using the “3 Ps” that ensure you are growing yourself, your team, and your organization
Identify where you need to spend less time and energy so they are more readily available to work on your highest priorities like talent development and strategic planning
How to sustain the motivation of yourself and others to grow even in times of uncertainty
HOW TO THRIVE IN TIMES OF CHANGE
Your unwillingness to embrace change can spell disaster for your individual future and your organization as well. There is a way to thrive even when the road ahead is uncertain.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
Understand how a “fixing problems” mindset isn’t the best approach to moving forward in times of change
Create an environment where you and others are best equipped to move forward
Develop daily activities and routines that keep change moving forward
Determining what’s NOT important right now so you can free up resources to more fully address your goals with a change
How to sustain forward movement in times of change even when it’s uncomfortable
HOW TO TALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER RESULTS
Your words, whether written or spoken, are still your greatest asset as a leader. Use them wisely.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
Identify at least 3 biases you have that impact your communication style
Understand the 3 levels of listening and their influence on really hearing what is being said
Create a consistent plan for communicating with team members that enhances trust
Use powerful questions that illicit the most helpful responses from team members
Follow a “positive accountability” model when addressing problems with team members
the four pillars of productivity
Aren’t you ready to start putting your head down at night and say, “I really moved the important things forward today?”
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
Explore the value in the four pillars of Planning, Communication, Prioritization, and Management in getting the right work done
Identify the barriers preventing you from being more productive and how to reduce their negative impact on your schedule
Create a consistent daily and weekly plan for your time that addresses your professional, relational, and personal priorities
Better manage the expectations of others, especially when your “plate is full”
Minimize the negative impact of non-essential activities in your day
