Being Productive: Learning How To Get More Done With Less Effort [Paperback]

Chris Crouch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

Being Productive is a collection of simple stories about common workplace illusions and productivity pitfalls. This book is for practical thinkers ready to cut through the disorienting mental fog created by busyness, overloading, excessive multitasking and other modern day examples of accepted - perhaps expected - dysfunctional workplace behavior.

Written by the author of Getting Organized, the book addresses the question "What are the main productivity killers in the workplace today?" In an easy-to-understand format, the book offers 24 answers to this question and practical solutions that will help you lead a more joyful and productive life. If you are ready to think clearly, think realistically and learn to get more done with less effort, this book is for you.

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About the Author

Chris Crouch is the developer of the GO System training course. The course, widely taught in the United States and Canada by individuals, leaders, managers, professional organizers, coaches and corporate trainers, helps improve focus, organization and productivity in the workplace.

Chris has an impressive background in the financial services industry in sales, sales management and as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. However, his passion has always been reading and learning. Among other topics, he has spent years researching and studying both the mental and physical aspects of getting and staying productive - primarily for his own use. His goal was to find simple, easy-to-implement ideas that work in the real world. Others began requesting that he share this knowledge with them and their employees. Chris regularly writes, speaks and teaches on topics related to productivity.

Chris is president and founder of DME Training and Consulting, and currently lives with his wife and youngest daughter in Memphis, Tenn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dawson Publishing (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975868055
• ISBN-13: 978-0975868058
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Crouch has an impressive background in sales management, training, and as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. However, his passion has always been reading, learning, and teaching. Among other topics, he has spent years researching and studying both the mental and physical aspects of living a more joyful and productive life. His goal is to find simple, easy-to-implement ideas that work in the real world.

Chris regularly writes, speaks, and teaches on topics related to workplace productivity. Sign up to receive free ideas from Chris on ways to make life a little less hectic, a little more productive, and a lot more fun at www.SmartStuff4Work.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SmartStuff4Work.

Chris is president and founder of DME Training and Consulting, author of several books, and the developer of the GO System training course. He currently lives with his wife and youngest daughter in Memphis, Tenn. You can find out more about Chris at www.dmetraining.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, February 21, 2009

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Brent R. Sears (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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I highly recommend Being Productive to anyone who is looking to get more out of what they do each day. Chris focuses on simple ideas that get to the source of unproductive behaviors and habits. Things like multitasking, overloading, perfectionism, and indecision are all covered in this book. Personally and professionally I have grown and gained a lot of peace through applying the simple methods in this book. It's not a 5 step program to this...or a 14 easy step process to that; but just a collection of simple ideas that will help you change the way you think about what you do, and how you do it. Chris' writing style is short and to the point. His stories and analogies are interesting and insightful. This book is well worth the time and money you spend on it. It has really helped me!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Being Productive by Chris Crouch, October 16, 2009

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"Being Productive" by Chris Crouch, breaks many of the previous rules, teachings and theroies that have been developed by Corporate America. It takes a simple approach get one thing done at a time and forget the concept or invention of multitasking. The examples are simple and can be incorporated into your daily work and personal habits. Make sure you get a few copies when you get yours, you will need to get them for your boss and the owners or if your the owner get it for your managers so they can get something done.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Demystifying Productivity, August 20, 2009

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Mortaza Zainaleain (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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Author Chris Crouch has taken a totally new and refreshing point of view on productivity in his "being productive" book. He has looked at the various aspects of productivity and the mentality behind them. When applicable, there is explanation with example and the systematic approach of how our brain analyzes the need for executing various tasks to illustrate the how and whys of logic supporting our approach toward productivity at workplace and at home. For the first time we have a book that explains the logics for a solid productivity program. A smart, short, simple and to the point book that is fun to read and easy to understand. Well done!