25 min

Ep 86 - Prioritizing Your Busy Life with Michael Woodall, Executive, Putnam Investments All the Hats We Wear

    • Self-Improvement

Michael Woodall has extensive experience in leadership positions. You'll learn a lot from him about prioritizing your life, being an effective leader, and work life balance.

Outline:
2:10 What actions do you take on a daily and weekly basis to stay on track?

5:20 As you know, there is a huge challenge with the possibility of 24/7 connections to work due to technology. How do you turn it off?

8:25 Do you have any advice for someone who works for a micro-manager?

9:55 You’ve been passionately involved with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps youth non-profit organization for over 30 years. You’ve played the role of member, instructor, and currently serve on the board. How has that experience enriched your life?

15:40 How have you taught your kids to prioritize?

18:15 How do you keep your children on track if they make decisions you don't agree with?

20:25 Lastly, what advice would you give to a professional just starting his/her career in terms of productivity?

21:40 Would you describe the life grid form you use to prioritize time in your life?



Michael Woodall is Chief of Operations and President of Investor Services for Putnam Investments where he is responsible for Investor Services, Accounting, Middle Office and Control Services, Fund Administration, and Investment Operations. A 28-year financial services industry veteran, Michael also held senior management positions at First Data Corporation, Allmerica Financial & Fidelity Investments. Michael has been deeply involved with the Boston Crusaders for over 30 years. He has served on the Board of Directors for more than 20 years and is on the Executive Committee. He was a member, previously served as head of the visual program, staff coordinator, and on the management team. He is a member of the Crusaders Hall of Fame as well as the Massachusetts Drum Corps and Music Educators Hall of Fame.

Visit www.thinklikeamusician.org

Michael Woodall has extensive experience in leadership positions. You'll learn a lot from him about prioritizing your life, being an effective leader, and work life balance.

Outline:
2:10 What actions do you take on a daily and weekly basis to stay on track?

5:20 As you know, there is a huge challenge with the possibility of 24/7 connections to work due to technology. How do you turn it off?

8:25 Do you have any advice for someone who works for a micro-manager?

9:55 You’ve been passionately involved with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps youth non-profit organization for over 30 years. You’ve played the role of member, instructor, and currently serve on the board. How has that experience enriched your life?

15:40 How have you taught your kids to prioritize?

18:15 How do you keep your children on track if they make decisions you don't agree with?

20:25 Lastly, what advice would you give to a professional just starting his/her career in terms of productivity?

21:40 Would you describe the life grid form you use to prioritize time in your life?



Michael Woodall is Chief of Operations and President of Investor Services for Putnam Investments where he is responsible for Investor Services, Accounting, Middle Office and Control Services, Fund Administration, and Investment Operations. A 28-year financial services industry veteran, Michael also held senior management positions at First Data Corporation, Allmerica Financial & Fidelity Investments. Michael has been deeply involved with the Boston Crusaders for over 30 years. He has served on the Board of Directors for more than 20 years and is on the Executive Committee. He was a member, previously served as head of the visual program, staff coordinator, and on the management team. He is a member of the Crusaders Hall of Fame as well as the Massachusetts Drum Corps and Music Educators Hall of Fame.

Visit www.thinklikeamusician.org

25 min