Case Study: Samford University’s Professor Program

Case Study: Samford University

In 2015, an existing Get Momentum member realized how relevant the experience would be to other professors at Samford University where he serves as a tenured Associate Professor. He approached us to design a customized Get Momentum program for recently tenured Associate Professors.

Research shows this demographic is driven; however, they actually experience a decrease in productivity, publishing and extra-curricular activities that originally earned them tenure in the first place! (Chronicle of Higher Education, “Helping Professors Overcome Midcareer Malaise”, May 7, 2017)

We assessed the needs of the group based on the University’s 3 expectations from Professors:

  1. to excel in classroom teaching
  2. to publish in scholarly journals in their discipline
  3. to be active community members (participating on Boards, volunteering on projects and actively supporting student success in applying for grants, awards and etc.)

In 2016-17, we led the first group of 19 professors in determining their own successful outcomes including increased number of articles submitted to academic journals, increased community involvement and increased personal satisfaction in career path.

We scheduled three visits throughout the academic year for in-person trainings. The first consisted of an orientation of the whole program, completing a self-assessment of the topics to be covered, a tour of the members-only website and an introductory workshop on leadership in academia (within the department, classroom, community and their discipline).

The second on-site visit included a workshop on the productivity through technology specifically for professors and classrooms and a small group discussion of best practices.

The third on-site visit included one-on-one interviews of success stories and next steps for continual improvement. We also presented Strategic Thinking for Academic Success.

In addition to attending all three onsite workshops, the professors attended the live, online Master Class webinars, participated in the Mastermind Group calls, completed the activities in the Course Work and called in for the private, one-on-one coaching calls quarterly.

 

Success Stories:

One professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, Mark Castle had his play produced at Westminster Hall in the House of Lords as a result of his strategic thinking and renewing his commitment to his playwriting profession. He wrote, “This wouldn’t have happened without the impetus of Get Momentum.  Anyway, thanks again for the kick in the pants!”

 

Another professor, Robert Wang from the Pharmacy Department credited the Resilience curriculum in Get Momentum for helping him work with a student to receive an award that no other student has in Samford’s 176-year history. The official announcement in their press release is scheduled for November 2017.

Tarsha Bluiett Associate Professor and Director, M.S.E. Elementary Education at Samford

said, “I enjoyed this workshop program! I gained a deeper insight of planning, organizing and making good use of my time and talents.  I’m concerned about being fruitful not just being busy…so I believe the program helped me to move forward in this direction. I had/have access to a wealth of resources, I plan to continue to review them. Again, thank you!”

And on a personal note, Danielle Cruthirds, also in the Pharmacy Department said she had the courage to apply for an industry committee that she normally would have thought to be out of her league. And she was successfully selected.

These are just a few of the success stories that the professors shared with us about their experience in the Get Momentum Leadership Academy.

Get Offline in the Grand Canyon

When was the last time you went “offline”?

Part of the Get Momentum experience is surrounding yourself with outgoing, outrageous, wonderful people who have interesting conversations and go amazing places… If that sounds like heaven to you too, keep reading and consider joining us.

We’re planning our next adventure for September 2017.
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Of course, you’re invited!

Join us at the
North Rim of the Grand Canyon Sept 26-30, 2017.

If you’re up for a strenuous adventure, join Jason for the 52-mile “Rim to Rim to Rim” hike. North to South and back to the North Rim again, in two days! (The one-way 26-mile Rim to Rim hike is an option, too.)

If you’re NOT a maniac and want to do a little light hiking and have self-directed playtime like photography, journaling, and water coloring, join me on the North Rim.

There’s no official GET MOMENTUM curriculum or classes offered.

This is your chance to get out and play. And spend some time with Jason and I, and other outgoing Get Momentum members.

If you’re interested, we will share our itinerary for travel, lodging and meals. You are welcome to use our plan as your guide.

This WILL turn in to a memory for your life time. The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

BENEFIT OF COMMUNITY:

I’ve already heard from people saying they’re having new conversations with their spouse and their team, after hearing how Jason and I plan these vacations/Retreats/community gathering adventures! We’ve been married for 18 years, and one of the keys to our happy, vibrant, engaging relationship is to CONTINUE TO PLAY TOGETHER!

And surround yourself with people who share those same goals and values as you. Build your community.

ONE MORE BENEFIT:

There’s virtually no WiFi or cell signal.

Plan on being COMPLETELY offline for the whole trip. (There’s one pay phone at the general store.)

If you haven’t been unplugged, offline and just unavailable for a while, it is glorious. Trust me, this detail may be your favorite part of the trip!

Send me a note through the CONTACT ME wepage if you’re considering. (I WILL try to talk you out of the crazy Rim to Rim to Rim hike! And implore you to start training now if you’re determined to hike it!)

Happy trails,

Jodi

Jodi Womack
Get Momentum Leadership Academy
GetMomentum.com

PS Jason gives you a little guided tour of the Canyon from the trail in the video above.

How to make speedkeys on your iPhone (aka Text Replacement)

Sometimes leadership means doing things as you think of them! Build the speedkeys for information you type on your phone all the time. Start with easy things, like your address, cell phone number, websites, etc. It can even be phrases you use often, like “Great, I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” or “Thanks so much for emailing me, I’m out of the office, but wanted to let you know I saw your note and will reply as soon as I’m back at my desk. Thanks.”

#1 From SETTINGS, click on GENERAL.

 

 

#2  From GENERAL, click on KEYBOARD

 

 

#3 From KEYBOARDS, click on TEXT REPLACEMENT.

 

 

#4 Click on  + , to add a new one.
start with easy stuff, phone number, website, address, hotlinks to your website, stuff you use all the time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP 5 MOST Annoying Time-Wasting Activities

After coaching hundreds of Get Momentum members worldwide, I’ve complied my list of:

TOP 5 MOST Annoying Time-Wasting Activities:

  1. Meetings that start late
  2. Not being able to find stuff
  3. Obsessing about a conversation (over & over again) through the day & night
  4. Worrying about everything that needs to get done
  5. Being INTERRUPTED with non-emergency requests

This list of the Top 5 Most Annoying Time-Wasting Activities comes from listening and asking questions about how these things keep smart, good-intentioned, hard-working people like you from getting to their BIG, important projects.

When most people think about Advanced Time Management, they think of apps for their “to do” list or time blocking on their calendar…

But what I’ve noticed from the coaching calls is most time wasting activities revolve around managing DRAMA, OVERWHELM and INTERRUPTIONS.

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night, thinking about that weird conversation that happened in the office, then you know what I’m talking about.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this Thursday’s Group Coaching Call.

You’ll get a ton of practical ideas you can put into place ASAP.

Wishing you all the time in the world,

Get EVERYTHING That’s Included In Your Membership

You could be getting more from your Get Momentum membership…

Click here to set up a quick 15-minute check-in call to confirm that your membership is meeting your current needs and goals.

As your Get Momentum Coach, my goal is to make sure you get the most from your membership and it over-delivers in value.

Please make sure you know all the perks you’re entitled to with your membership.

This complimentary check-in call is an excellent way to take stock of how you use the Get Momentum program and all of its leadership training materials especially if you’re:

  • considering starting new projects at home,
  • taking on new team members at work or
  • making any other major life changes.

Your Momentum check-in call will only take 15 minutes - at no additional cost to you.

This month Get Momentum members like you practice Advanced Time Management skills.

So make sure that the time you spend in Get Momentum is as valuable as it can be!

Click here to set up that 15-minute call.

Wishing you all the time in the world,
Jodi says hi!

PS If you need ANY help logging in, email me so I can help you ASAP.

Portland Workshop: April 10, 2017

Secrets to a More Productive Day. Workshop.

This session is designed SPECIFICALLY for: 

Senior Managers, Middle Managers and Superintendents who have TOO MUCH TO DO…

                                         …and NEED TO GET MORE TIME.

You will learn the tools, mindset and practices to improve your daily productivity by 20% or more every day. You will learn how to regain 30 minutes. EVERY DAY.

30 minutes to focus on your priorities. 30 minutes to beat traffic home. 30 minutes to help an employee through a challenge she is facing. 30 minutes to each lunch. 30 minutes to exercise.

What do YOU need 30 minutes for?

In this session you will learn the exact strategies AND tactics the most productive leaders use to Master Time Management, Get Things Done, and Be Better Leaders.

Managing email, attending meetings, planning projects… these are all the types of work our clients say they need to do more effectively and more efficiently.

Click on the link to download the flier: FedExBoard Portland Seattle April 2017

 

How many times have you found yourself so busy working on what’s due right now that you don’t have the time, energy or focus to work on what you know is coming in the future? If only you had a little time to get ahead, you wouldn’t have to struggle through so many emergencies.

During the course, you’ll learn to:

• Manage Email more effectively
• Prioritize your actions
• Optimize your daily routines
• Organize effective meetings
• Reduce distractions at your desk
• Delegate effectively

Who Should Attend:

·         Employees, Managers and Supervisors who already have too much to do and need a few tools to increase productivity by 20% or more.

When:

·         Date: April 10, 2017
·         Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
·         Location: Edith Green – Wendell Wyatt Federal Building
·         Classrooms 1 A & B
·         1220 S.W. 3rd Avenue
·         Portland, OR. 97204

 

Tuition:

$129 per person
$275 for a group of 3 people

The class is filling up quickly so please act now.  Advance registration is required.  A flyer with registration information is attached.
To Register, go to:

http://excellentaffordabletraining.com/

Upgrade on American Airlines this week!

I have a few System Wide upgrades on American Airlines that I’d love to share you.

They expire in 1 week, February 27th, 2017!

If you’re flying this week, send me an email if you’d like me to upgrade your ticket.

Even though this is extra work on my part, I’d LOVE to see these VIP passes go to great use! (*There’s no catch, no charge, nothing… just good, old fashion sharing among friends.)

My intention is to share the abundance, and let this be my way of “paying it forward.” The world could use a little extra kindness these days.

DISCLAIMER:
1. I’ll be sharing these on a first come, first serve basis.
2. And of course, American Airlines determines if the upgrade is available for your flight.
Feel free to share this note with friends, family and colleagues that are flying this week.

What if we all did our part to make the world a better place, in the whatever way we can???

That would be AWESOME!

I hope you have a great week wherever in the world you may be…

Happy trails,
Jason

PS Just send me an email if you’re traveling on American Airlines this week. I’d love to give you an upgrade!

Get Free Coaching This Thursday

Good News! We’ve been working on upgrades to the Get Momentum program because prices are increasing for members who join starting March 1st.
Now ALL members are invited to the group coaching calls! We call them “Virtual CoffeeChats.” (This used to be a Professional PLUS benefit only.)
With over 200 members worldwide, we’re using a new tool to accommodate everyone joining in… See all the details below.

The Group Coaching Calls are your chance to connect in, ask specific questions and even share a win you’ve had!

This month’s theme is PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.

Stop wasting time! Get your phone, email and other tech tools to work harder so you don’t have to.

  • Join us via video or call in on your phone.
  • Stay as little or as long as you’d like.
  • Jason and I will be there for you from 9-10 am Pacific time on Thursday, February 16.

Here’s what happens:

When members like you have this kind of accountability support, you’re able to move projects forward, faster.
CLICK HERE To ADD all the info to your calendar.

If you’re not sure what you’d improve with your technology, listen to what you say while you’re working this week. Certain phrases like “I wish it would just…” and “This thing makes me crazy when…” are GREAT indicators of what could be improved!

Monday Message: Bonus Courses & Master Class

This is the month to become MORE Productive Through Technology.

We’ve always been big fans of having a second monitor… And you should SEE the size of the new monitor Jason got me! It’s huge… 32”.
It took time to get used to seeing so much, but now, I can’t imagine working without it. (I can actually see all 20 pages of the Get Momentum Course Work that we’re writing for next month at one time!)

My 2 big recommendations for this week:

1. Check out Bonus Courses: iPhone & Outlook

Do you use Microsoft® Outlook®?
Do you have an iPhone?

Imagine being just 15% more efficient, more savvy, more fluid with your tools.

We trust the better you get with your tools, the more you’ll be able to stay on the focus line… which is where the real work happens.

iPhone & iPad Tips
The tips range from basic to more sophisticated for power users. I encourage you to give it a quick review, even if you’re a power user because you may pick up a few new ways to use the tools.
For example, you probably know how to take a screenshot (by pushing the Home button and power button at the same time.) but have you ever thought of taking a screenshot of the map you’re following, in case you loose wifi along the way?
If you ever say to yourself, “Oh, I’ll reply to that email when I’m back in the office.” Consider a few tips to be even MORE productive from your phone.
You know what Jason is so good at? He always teaches the mindset of asking, “What else could this tool be doing for me?”

Outlook
How many hours a day do you spend in your email and calendar?
Watch the short videos in the Outlook Bonus Course, and you might catch yourself saying, “I didn’t know Outlook could do that!”

Each tip will take you 2-6 minutes to learn, Jason gives you you step-by-step instructions on how to:

  • set up signatures for your frequently used template responses,
  • set up Email Rules and
  • a handful of other really helpful tips.

NOTES:

Bonus Courses are located under the MORE option on the menu bar.
If you’re a Lotus Notes user, hang tight… We’re working on something special for you, too.

 

2. Watch the Master Class recording!

The Master Class webinar recording (41 minutes) is up and ready for you.
Click here to watch it.

You can also download the audio only file and listen to it on your commute or while you’re working out.

Wishing you all the best,

Jodi
Jodi Womack
Get Momentum Leadership Academy

 

PS March’s theme is The Wellness Advantage. It’s all about how your health and wellness impact your ability to lead. Jason and I are going to an intensive health retreat at Canyon Ranch in Tuscon, Arizona. Email me if you’d like info about meeting us there.

 

Monday Message: MLK, Jr. Day & Remember to take the Quiz

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in the US, and we hope it reminds you to focus on your leadership legacy.

If you’d like to watch a 5-minute portion of to the famous “I Have A Dream” speech, click here.

I have just 1 Get Momentum reminder for you today:
January’s theme is about having More Successful Meetings.
Remember, we define a meeting as:
Any time 2 or more people come together and 1 or more person(s) walks away with a task.
We challenge you to focus on making conversations as useful and productive as possible.
If you took the Quiz during the first week of the month, we encourage you to take it again at the end of the month and compare your answers. Ask yourself: “Did I make progress?”
The Quiz is assessment tool to give you practical and quantitative feedback on how you’re efforts are creating lasting change.
If you haven’t taken the Quiz yet, it’s not too late! Click here to download the Quiz.
You can also find it on pages 6-8 in the Course Work.

Feel free to print 5 copies of that PDF Quiz and hand them out to members of your team (or, even your spouse at home!).
Who knows, you just might have a conversation about how you have conversations that makes those conversations better!

May you be in inspiring meetings that lead to great opportunities.

Best wishes,
Jodi

THE question that changes everything

In the next two weeks, I’m visiting Portland, Oregon, Marin County, California, and Mammoth Lakes, CA where the temperatures are dropping… how about you?

Where are you going to be over the next few weeks? If our paths cross, let’s meet for coffee, a run…or a beer!

I’m just about to head out for the afternoon, and I wanted to share something that landed in my journal this morning after a bikeride around the lake.

It’s THE question that has changed my life over and over again. Ask it, and let the energy of this question work for you.

Right now, ask yourself, “Where do I want to be innovative and creative between now and December 31st, 2017 … 385 days from now?”

Stop. Right now. Take out a pen and open a notebook to a fresh, new page.

First, copy this quote by Maxwell Maltz:

“We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve.”

Next, I challenge you to make a list of at least 10 things you aim to solve, conquer and achieve by the end of NEXT YEAR.

Spend your precious time, energy and effort on what you want to happen over the next 385 days!

Want to talk about your goals?

Click on the link to schedule time this Tuesday: MeetWithJason.com/15minutes

FOCUS, CLARIFY and CREATE the outcomes you WANT to achieve.

Go, Get Momentum!

Jason

 

 

PS And, speaking of Innovative Thinking and Creative Work, DECEMBER’s Get Momentum theme, Master Class and upcoming Peer-Group Coaching Call support you in looking 12-24 months into the future to set yourself up for the success you want to experience. Click here to see the video gallery of the leadership skills we teach at Get Momentum.