Juggling Elephants by
Jones Loflin

Juggling Elephants is a witty and profound parable about one man's experience with the circus. After reading the book, you'll be prepared to tackle the challenge of being overloaded with too much to do, too many competing priorities and not enough time.

Discover an easier way to get your most important things done- NOW!

Meet Mark. He's trying to balance his many responsibilities without cracking under pressure. He takes a break to attend the circus with his family and has a surprising conversation with a wise ringmaster.

Mark begins to think about his work, family and personal life the way a ringmaster thinks about the many acts in a three-ring circus. He soon realizes:

  • If you keep trying to juggle elephants, no one, including you, will be thrilled with your performance.

  • A ringmaster cannot be in all three rings at once.

  • The key to the success of a circus is having quality acts in all three rings.

  • Intermission is an essential part of any good circus.

Juggling Elephants is a guide for everyone who feels like they're about to be squashed. It will help you better focus your time and energy, so you'll be able to enjoy more of the things that are important to you.

  • "Juggling Elephants is a fresh approach to becoming the master of your life. The authors show how to take control of your personal circus, identify and master your priorities, become more productive and thus achieve greater results in all of your endeavors."

    —Hyrum Smith, cofounder of FranklinCovey and CEO of Galileo Initiative

  • "If your life is so hectic it feels like a three-ring circus, read this book. It will teach you how to set priorities, relax, and enjoy the show!"

    —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and The On-Time, On-Target Manager

  • "Juggling Elephants is a clever vehicle to examine where leaders should focus energy and attention to achieve a winning performance."

    —Bruce Nolan, Director, Treasury Executive Institute

  • "I have read Juggling Elephants three times, and each time I gain more from it. I return to it when my life seems to be spinning out of control and I need to ground myself."

    —Anne Marie Pernice, Senior Training and Organizational Development Manger, Medtronic Energy and Component Center

Based on his award-winning book, Jones' keynotes equip individuals with the skills to stop trying tojuggle elephants and start taking more conscious control of their time in their three rings:

Work, Self, and Relationships.

Keynote Key Objectives

  • Recognize the fallacy of trying to "get it all done"

  • Identify the sources of professional and/or personal overload that are most limiting your ability to thrive

  • Create a consistent daily and weekly time management plan that addresses your highest priorities

  • Work with others more effectively so EVERYONE is getting the right work done

  • Identify and better manage the tsunami of interruptions and distractions coming at you every day

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To Take Your Lineup To The NEXT Level

If you’re ready to make a significant change in how you manage the struggle of too much to do, a series of coaching sessions with Jones is the perfect way to get started. With a variety of coaching options, he will find a plan that works with your level of commitment and schedule.

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If you're looking for a self-paced way to improve your work life balance? Check out Jones’ online course, Be On Purpose.