Spend the First Hour Uninterrupted

Many managers are flooded with calls, emails, and visitors the moment they get to the office. This immediate assault can make you feel overwhelmed from the start. If you can condition others to hold off requests for an hour, you can take that time think, create, plan, or analyze. “Dream on,” you say? Give it a try! You might not always be able to set aside the first hour of the day, but shoot for three times per week.