CNN Money asked Lisa for advice on how to organize your desk. Read CNN Money Article You’ll find information about what should – and shouldn’t – be on your desk, where things should be placed, and other tips on how to organize your desk to improve your productivity and save time.   GO Try It! Take a look at your desk right … Go >

You know those items on your to-do list that you just never get to? Here’s a radical idea in productivity improvement – just don’t do them! “The Dalai Lama’s To Do List”, flickr.com/photos/patrick58/ I’m not talking about the report that you’ve been procrastinating on and that’s due on Friday. Do that. Soon. Actually, stop reading this and do it now! … Go >

You’re probably in full holiday frenzy, with an overloaded To Do list and a packed schedule. While I usually preach ways to pare down and lighten your load, in this case it pays to take on  a few more things to do before December 31 so you don’t miss out on a variety of money-saving benefits that will vanish when … Go >

Each year the US postal service delivers 200 billion pieces of mail. Another 2 trillion pieces of paper are generated in offices. That’s a lot of paper that each of us has to deal with! If you are not managing your paper effectively, it is costing you time and money. Follow these Do’s and Don’ts to keep on top of … Go >

As a professional organizer in New York City – one of the most space-challenged places in the country – I help my clients make the best use of every inch of space in tiny apartments. Here’s how: Clear clutter – Less is more. Get rid of things you don’t use, don’t need, and don’t love. This will free up space … Go >

When it comes to organization, you can learn a lot from real estate developers. In real estate, it’s often said that the three most important things are location, location, location. Real estate developers also know how important it is to maximize every square inch of valuable space. The principle of “prime real estate” will help you get the most out … Go >

Newsflash – the clutter in your home could be worth thousands of dollars! The average American home has more than 50 unused items which are worth over $3,000 according to a survey done by eBay. Gotham Organizers founder Lisa Zaslow joined ABC News correspondent Paula Faris to show an Atlanta family how much their clutter is worth – and how … Go >

Do you feel like you’re not being as productive as you could be? Even if you’re successful, busy, and hard-working you may be feeling like you’re not getting things done. The fact is, with the nature of work these days, it’s futile to think that work will ever be “done”. The never-ending 24/7 work cycle and the constant flow of … Go >

We’ve all heard the standard time management rules about how to deal with email: Limit your email to only 3 times a day Never check email in the morning (there’s even a book with this title) Don’t multi-task by emailing while doing something else. Seems sensible. But do we follow these rules? No. What’s going on? We know that email … Go >

“Don’t reinvent the wheel. Identify others’ best practices and do what they do.” That was some of the best advice I got as a management consultant, decades ago.       Even if you’re not a sports fan (and I’m typically not), you can benefit from adopting some of the practices of Michael Phelps – the world’s most decorated Olympic … Go >