There are lots of great “how to” books out there. One of my favorites is Getting Things Done by David Allen. Allen lays out a system that many people love and follow to the letter. That’s great, but it’s not necessarily for you.

As you read through books and articles and pick up ideas from others, remember that you don’t have to take the idea whole and unaltered. Modify any idea to fit your personality, situation, and working style.

This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time.

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