If you’ve been reading The Royal Connection for a while, you may remember when I shared the idea of scheduling a CEO hour each week. A dedicated time to step back, plan, and work on your business instead of just in it. I like to think of focus time as putting that CEO hour into action. While CEO Hour is about… Continue reading Q Rodgey Must-Haves: Focus Time
Author: Michelle Rodges
Making Space for What Matters Most
Have you ever reached the end of a busy week and wondered where all your time went? You answered emails, crossed tasks off your list, attended meetings, and kept everything moving forward. Yet somehow, there wasn’t much time left for the people, hobbies, or moments that truly matter. Many of us started our businesses because we… Continue reading Making Space for What Matters Most
Q Rodgey Must-Haves: NotebookLM
As someone who spends a lot of time organizing information, creating presentations, and preparing for meetings, I’m always looking for tools that help me work smarter. One tool that has quickly become a favorite is NotebookLM. NotebookLM is Google’s AI-powered research and note-taking tool. What I love most is its ability to help me organize information from multiple sources… Continue reading Q Rodgey Must-Haves: NotebookLM
Pause, Reflect, Realign
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. January often arrives with excitement, fresh goals, and a long list of things we hope to accomplish. We start with good intentions, clear plans, and plenty of motivation. Then life happens. Priorities shift, unexpected opportunities arise, challenges appear, and before we know it,… Continue reading Pause, Reflect, Realign
Q Rodgey Must Haves: Nano Banana (Inside Google Gemini)
This month’s must-have is Nano Banana, an AI image tool inside Google Gemini that I have really been enjoying using behind the scenes. Creating images for newsletters and social media used to take more time than I wanted it to. I would scroll through stock photos trying to find something that fit, and most of… Continue reading Q Rodgey Must Haves: Nano Banana (Inside Google Gemini)
Summer Is Coming—Are You Ready?
As we move further into May, it’s hard to ignore that summer is right around the corner. Schedules start to shift, vacations get planned, and routines can feel a little less predictable. So let me ask you… Are you ready? Not in a stressful, overwhelming way, but in a way that helps your days feel lighter… Continue reading Summer Is Coming—Are You Ready?
Q Rodgey Must-Haves: ChatGPT
One tool I have been reaching for more and more lately is ChatGPT. It has quickly become one of my favorite go-to resources in my business. I love using it to brainstorm ideas when I feel stuck, whether that is for newsletters, social media content, or even helping clients think through new directions. Sometimes all it… Continue reading Q Rodgey Must-Haves: ChatGPT
Aligned Automations: Simple Systems That Save You Time
Running a small business often means juggling dozens of repetitive tasks each week. From responding to emails and onboarding clients to sending invoices and posting on social media, these responsibilities can quickly add up. Each task may seem small, but they can take up a lot of time and energy. Automation can simplify or handle many… Continue reading Aligned Automations: Simple Systems That Save You Time
Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—My Wylie RSE Family
This month I find myself especially grateful for my Wylie RSE family. Being part of this wonderful group of retired educators has become such a meaningful part of my life. I joined Wylie RSE in the fall right after I retired in 2022. At the time, both the president and the first vice president were… Continue reading Q Rodgey: The Gratitude Edition—My Wylie RSE Family
The CEO Hour: Why Every Business Owner Needs One
Many small business owners spend their days answering emails, handling clients, posting on social media, and putting out fires. On any given day you might also be managing invoices, updating your website, or juggling administrative tasks. While these activities keep the business running, they rarely leave space for something just as important: thinking strategically about where… Continue reading The CEO Hour: Why Every Business Owner Needs One