Best-selling Author Jay Papasan’s Secrets to Prioritizing What Really Matters
- Best-selling Author Jay Papasan’s Secrets to Prioritizing What Really Matters Karl Staib 50:29
Join us for a discussion about focusing on the one thing that matters in our lives. Jay Papasan is a best-selling author and CEO. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when he shares the question that Gary Keller asked him to hone in on finding the best executive assistant for him and his company.
Highlights from the interview.
Jay Papasan’s background and partnership with Gary Keller
Jay Papasan has been working with Gary Keller, the founder of Keller Williams Realty, for 24 years. They have co-authored 11 books together, including the bestselling “The One Thing”. Jay’s role involves managing content and creating strategic content for Keller Williams and their publishing company.
The importance of finding the right Executive Assistant (EA)
Jay has had 7 EAs over the years, and it took him some time to find the right fit. He emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the 3 critical skills the EA must have, rather than just listing out all the tasks. The right EA can help liberate the executive from administrative tasks and serve as a true business partner.
Establishing priorities and systems for productivity
Jay uses a “411” system to set annual, monthly, and weekly goals, which he shares with his EA. This helps them stay aligned on priorities and make the right decisions about how to spend time. Jay also cautions against chasing the latest productivity tools or systems, instead focusing on making incremental improvements to the right processes.
Empowering employees and building accountability
Jay believes in building accountability Relationships with his team, including his EA. He encourages them to provide honest feedback and push back when needed, rather than just deferring to him. This helps ensure he stays focused on his priorities and makes the right decisions.
You can learn more about Jay Papasan over at his website Jay Papasan About Page. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. Check out his brilliant book, The One Thing (Amazon Link), which he co-authored with Gary Keller.
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