Prioritization should be your biggest focus area right now. There is an old parable about the best way to put three items in a jar. Sand, pebbles, and rocks. If you put the sand in first, you can put in some pebbles and there is no room for the big rocks. If you put in the pebbles first, you can add the sand and there is little room for the big rocks. If you put in your big rocks first, you can then fill in the smaller spaces with pebbles and the smallest spaces with sand. Your big rocks are the most important things you are focused on every week. In these times, mine are family, health, and wellness, work and there is very little room for sand. If you leave too many gaps, they will get filled with things you probably should not be focused on right now. Defeating Average. Colin

Crisis is an opportunity. In the virtual environment, we are now in for the next few weeks at least, virtual meetings will take center stage. Here are four reminders on how to run your most impactful meetings and keep peoples attention. 1. Use Data Stories are 22 more memorable than facts. Data is an attention grabber.  Follow it up with an insight of your own and then ask a question to drive a successful dialog just like news anchors.  2. Story Telling Stories activate parts in the brain that allow the listener to turn the story into their own ideas and experience.  If I said, I am going to start this meeting off with a story, pause and reflect on how that makes you feel. 3. Repeat Peoples Names Bob, storytelling is 22 times more memorable than facts. I’ve often found that when I start a presentation with a story, people are more engaged. Bob, what has your experience been?  4. Repeat You Key Messages  People only remember 10% of what you present in a virtual …