# Barbara Hemphill Barbara Hemphill is a pioneer in the organization and productivity industry with over 40 years of experience helping leaders and organizations create and sustain productive environments. She is the CEO of the Productive Environment Institute (formerly known as Hemphill Productivity Institute), whose mission is to help individuals and organizations accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. Known as the "Paper Tiger Lady" from her bestselling book "Taming the Paper Tiger," Barbara began her career in the organizing industry in 1978 with a $7 ad in a New York City newspaper. She coined the famous phrase "Clutter is postponed decisions®" which became the foundation of her approach to organization. Barbara has authored several influential books including "Taming the Paper Tiger: Organizing the Paper in Your Life" and "Taming the Paper Tiger at Work." Her unique five-step process has transformed countless workspaces and lives, providing a structured approach to creating environments where people can thrive. She is passionate about empowering individuals and businesses to achieve clarity and efficiency by addressing physical, digital, emotional, and spiritual clutter. ## Quotes <!-- QueryToSerialize: LIST FROM #type/quote AND [[Barbara Hemphill]] WHERE public_note = true SORT file.name ASC --> <!-- SerializedQuery: LIST FROM #type/quote AND [[Barbara Hemphill]] WHERE public_note = true SORT file.name ASC --> - [[Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions]] <!-- SerializedQuery END --> ## Books <!-- QueryToSerialize: LIST FROM #books AND [[Barbara Hemphill]] WHERE public_note = true SORT file.name ASC -->