Running a business or leading a team can feel like you’re constantly putting out fires while trying to build a bonfire. If you’re an executive staring down a packed calendar, these seven techniques might just change how you approach your time. David Allen nailed it in his book Getting Things Done with the two-minute rule. Savvy executives scan their to-do lists through this lens, zeroing in on high-impact stuff like sealing deals or innovating products. Start small: try time-blocking tomorrow, or enforce that two-minute rule.