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Improve Your Productivity - Time Shifting Your Workload

Sep 10, 2026
 

Not everything can be planned.

But, many items can - waiting to the last minute to write that report; create that program; plan that trip; etc. adds undue stress to your time management and ultimately, your productivity.

In this podcast discussion with David Zylstra, we discuss the magic of time shifting.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!