Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D., FPPR

Senior Professor of Psychology and Dean Emeritus, Fuller Graduate School,

Author, Adrenalin and Stress

“The Habashys provide an outstanding insight on the epidemic of information and work overload. This book absolutely motivates! It gives you hope that you can tackle this overwhelming issue we all are wrestling with. How? By providing content in a straight forward, easy-to-understand manner, demonstrating reader-friendly tools and techniques that tackle the issue, and sharing others’ experiences and approaches through inspirational testimonials.

"I found I couldn't stop reading as each page provided more clarity on triggers/drivers of information and work overload, but also direction and hope to do something about this hole we have gotten ourselves into. The outcome being our own salvation with much better health and sanity, well balanced relationships with all those we hold near and dear, and a more enjoyable and productive life!”

Pauline Maddeaux

Manager, IBM Canada, Business Controls

“This book could not have come at a better time than this, to our ‘rat race’ work culture. I have no doubt that this book will be a “soothing balm” to many stressed individuals. It inspired us to enjoy a happy life by not allowing phones or e-mails or meetings to dictate the “set priorities” of our life. In so doing, the productivity in each of the readers is sure to rise sky high!”

Ravi Chandran

Manager – Promotions, Living Truth Television

“Baha Habashy and Margaret Habashy have provided a service to busy managers everywhere by pulling together wisdom from over forty thought leaders on workplace and personal effectiveness to advance their concept of Maximum Impact for Good. They’ve done an outstanding job of mixing practical, pragmatic, and theoretical solutions to common struggles and issues faced by all of us. This book provides gripping, first-person examples, tried and tested solutions, and actionable, personal worksheets all in one place. As advances in technology accelerate information flow and the pace of our work, this book will only increase in value to any responsible executive.”

Kenneth J. Bates, SPHR

Chair, Department of Business & Economics, Houghton College

“Challenges, Changes & Cures offers a blend of food for thought, practical, easy-to-implement tips for putting time savers into practice, and provocation to better define and manage roles and resources. One risk of battling upstream against overload for a protracted period is that it comes to feel like the norm. This book illuminates alternatives that otherwise may remain ignored and it is definitely worth the read.”

Rudy Carson

President, IDM Research Inc.

 “I like how this book flows. The combination of thoughts, references, exercises, and comments are very helpful in guiding the reader to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses. The section on setting SMART goals was particularly interesting. The personal action plan is a perfect finish. This allows me to focus on certain areas where I need to improve and actually make changes.”

Bill Simpson

President, Supply Chain Systems

“This book is about dual ownership and empowerment. Employees must be empowered to take ownership on controlling one’s environment. Employers must take ownership and prioritize their leadership roles. The balance and responsibility must be collaboratively shared.”

Ron Kaczorowski

Former Chairman – Kensington Health Centres

“As a pastor and coach who works with a lot of people, I see the challenges so many people deal with in effectively managing the numerous demands they face in a hectic and fast-paced society. Not only is it the individual who suffers the physical and emotional consequences; there are significant costs in the damage to family members, friends, and others as well. Baha and Margaret have walked through that journey and offer insightful and practical tips that can guide you to establish healthy and effective attitudes and habits to help make the long-lasting changes you need most.”

Jeremy Tao

Pastor, Cornerstone Community Church

“I needed help with information overload and I got just the help I needed through this book. As I worked through this book, it has been invaluable to be able to name what I do for a living, recognizing it as part of the Information Age we now live in. One extremely novel approach the Habashys suggest is to define your job not on what you do but by what we are expected to be, since we are human beings, not human doings. ... This is very confrontational for a knowledge worker like me who may well pride myself on what I know.

I highly recommend reading this book, with paper and pencil in hand, to put into practice the wisdom found on its pages.”

Lisa Anderson-Umaña

Director of Leadership Development, Christian Camping International

 “An outstanding book to read, especially in our overloaded world! As demonstrated by the authors’ personal experience, it recognizes and reconfirms our need for action plans to change our behaviour, not only for our own betterment, but to benefit our loved ones as well. It also provides easy-to-follow cures and tools by utilizing personal strategy exercises. This is a great reference book and definitely motivates you to reflect on changing one’s workaholic lifestyle.”

Dorota Liszewski

Director Business Information Solutions and Program Management Office,
Gamma Dynacare Medical Laboratories

 “There are many books written to help us manage our time and priorities but not all of them fit the lock. This one does. While I found the opening remarks on the Challenges to be insightful, I particularly appreciated the part on the Cures—sound advice with enough step-by-step detail to help me arrange my life to make it better. It is my privilege to train Life Coaches and I will be including this book as a vital part of the curriculum for anyone who is serious about taking charge of their life and impacting others.”

Warwick Cooper, DMin

President, Compass Coaching International

“As ‘knowledge workers’ travelling on our global information highway fraught with real and potential pitfalls and potholes, this book contains gems of wisdom on every page—it’s a treasure trove filled with insightful analyses, voices of experience, lifestyle challenges, and practical and sound applications. The authors write with clarity and precision, providing an invaluable resource and toolbox to empower ‘knowledge workers’ who want to make maximum impact in one’s career while maintaining work-life balance.”

Andrew Lau, PHD

Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Community Church

 “It is so important to feel in control rather than feeling controlled, or worse out of control! Trying to find and strike a balance between personal and professional demands is a never ending quest. I have come to learn that life is just a series of adjustments—just when you think you have it figured out, the rules change and you need another adjustment.

To help with these everyday adjustments especially in our workaday world, I would highly recommend this book. Being a very practical ‘let’s get it done’ person, many of the topics with anecdotal nuggets hit very close to home. The collective wisdom and commonsense solutions make this book an easy read. Brilliant!”

Robert J. Wells

Manager of Programming and Operations Living Truth Television & Radio

Leaders collaborate

"In business like ours, time is money. Maximizing the effectiveness of time spent is key to our success and profitability. For this reason I approached this book with interest and was not disappointed. The book is easy to read. I really liked the exercises which helped me diagnose some areas for improvement. I found the section on filters to be of particular relevance as it provides concrete strategies for assigning priorities and, most important, choosing options where I can be most effective."

Tracey Whitehouse

Chief Operations Officer, TGO Consulting Inc.

"This book is a must read for every one in our organization especially our frontline consultants. Our people are highly skilled and much sought after; there is a fine line between working hard and working smart. Following some of the simple lessons highlighted in this book will ensure our employees are happier, more productive and can better service our clients. I highly recommend this book to any knowledge workers looking for ways to achieve a healthy work-life balance."

Orgad Gratch

Chief Executive Officer, TGO Consulting Inc.

“Life continues to ask us to do more with less time. The approach in this book minimizes the barriers that stand in our way to success. Reading this book is helping me see how I can realize my potential.”

Steve Ewing

Vice President of Sales & Marketing, TGO Consulting Inc.

Note: The leadership team at TGO Consulting Inc has taken our workshop and seeks to practice what we teach.