Just wanted to congratulate Roger for reaching 300 members I’ve been part of this community since it first began & from the drawing board👨🏽‍🏫great work Roger 👏🏽 massive accomplishment🏆

Team, I've been making a series of mini eBooks around topics that we cover in the Personal Effectiveness course. Here is one for Google Calendar. What do you think of it as something to accompany a video explainer? Roger

The secret to getting promoted starts with you. When I first created this community, I wanted to teach systems that allow people to succeed. I’ve experimented with the name, Success Systems, and while it’s a good reflection of the goal, the feedback I’ve received suggests that the name alone may not be clear enough. That’s why the first course, Personal Effectiveness System, is designed to show you exactly how to get your own systems in order. It’s up and available now, with 21 modules ready to go over the next three weeks. Here’s the idea: If you want to succeed, you need to have your own house in order first. You must have a rock-solid system for achieving your goals—consistently. Not just hitting one milestone, but creating a rhythm that leads to long-term results. This kind of consistency doesn’t just open doors—it creates new opportunities that will 100% get you noticed and promoted at work. You might be thinking, “But I already apply for internal positions and compete with others.” Sure, that’s one approach. But the real key to getting promoted is to be noticed without even asking. It’s about earning that tap on the shoulder, where leadership sees your value before you even need to apply. That tap sounds like this: “(Your name), we have a position opening up that we think you’d be perfect for. Interested?” Has that ever happened to you? (Vote and comment below) If not, this course will show you how to make it happen. Get started today, and let me know what you think. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as I continue to shape this system for your success.

Team, Calendly just released their 2024 research on the State of Meetings. Check it out here. Don't forget, my Workshop "Meeting Mastery" is this Friday. Sign up here My key takeaways: - Meetings Can Be Valuable if Done Right: Most respondents believe meetings can enhance productivity and work progress, but only if they are well-structured with clear objectives, agendas, and follow-ups. This highlights the importance of focusing on quality, not just quantity, of meetings. - Meeting Fatigue Is Real: There is a divide between those who feel meetings benefit their productivity and those who believe they are a drain. This is an opportunity to focus on how to make meetings more engaging and productive, especially by minimizing unnecessary gatherings. - Role and Generational Differences Matter: Professionals across roles (e.g., sales, HR) and generations (e.g., Gen Z vs. Boomers) experience meetings differently. Gen Z workers are more likely to embrace AI and multitask, while Boomers prioritize staying on agenda and handwriting notes. Adapting meetings to cater to different team needs and preferences is crucial. - Actionable Recommendations for Better Meetings: Good meetings should have clear objectives, involve key stakeholders, and actively engage participants. Pre-reading materials, follow-up actions, and clear roles for attendees are essential to ensure meetings are effective. - Multitasking Signals Ineffective Meetings: If attendees are multitasking, it’s a sign the meeting may not be engaging. Assigning active roles and conducting regular feedback can improve focus and meeting outcomes. - Time Management and AI: The time spent on scheduling and managing meetings is a growing pain point, especially among younger workers. AI can help streamline scheduling and improve meeting productivity. Encouraging your team to use AI tools can be a valuable step forward.

Success Systems Community, I finished posting Week 2 and Week 3 of the Personal Effectiveness Systems course yesterday. This video is featured in Week 3. If you like this, I am confident you will value the course. I look forward to hearing feedback from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for those who have already provided feedback. What is your biggest takeaway from this video? Comment below.