I saw a recent article in Inc.com about one of the trends for 2024 being “strategic slowness.” Sounds good, right? Most of the article was about writing articles, but then it expanded to include how business owners and entreprenuers are working these days—in a rushed, reactive, and often frenzied way—and I believe it’s true for … How to Increase Productivity with “Strategic Slowness”
Did you enjoy a fun and festive December filled with occasions to celebrate the Holidays and ring in the New Year? It’s such a great time of year to spend with family and friends. I hope you benefited from a break—some time to recharge so you could start 2024 with energy and enthusiasm! Are you … 3 Things to Know so You Can Make THIS Year Your BEST Year EVER
The ONE most important work technique you were never taught, but need to know. In too many companies, employees never learn how to work most efficiently or effectively. Have you ever had one of those days? A day when you’ve just had ENOUGH? You know, that moment when you’ve reached a critical point where … How to Make Progress and Reduce Stress with the Power of ONE
Amanda felt chaotic today. And it was only 8:20 am. No sooner had she arrived at her office did three people follow her to her office and line up to talk with her. The first person asked her where the agenda was for today’s monthly staff meeting. Amanda realized with horror that she had completely … How to Prevent the Unknown from Derailing Progress and Increasing Stress
Do you feel prepared for most days? Are you ready for anything? Or do you feel like the day snuck up on you and surprised you—in a bad way? Readiness is a valuable state to be in, especially in the midst of ever-shifting priorities and a steady occurrence of the unexpected. Being prepared gives you … Are You Working in a State of Readiness or Stress? You Need This One Skill to Execute with Agility and Make Powerful Progress
If you’ve ever overbooked or double booked your time, or you’ve been late for meetings (or missed a few altogether) you may be running around more reactively in your workday than you like. You may be in a mad dash to get to meetings or you’re trying to be in two places at once. You’re … How To Make Your Calendar Support You for Success Instead of Sabotaging You
We’re in the third month of summer and coming to the end of vacation season shortly. I hope you’ve had a chance to get away at least once—if not more than once!—to take a break and to refresh, relax and renew. I certainly have enjoyed three trips in three states bordering Maryland: a week in … How To Optimize Your Time and Make Bigger Strides in 3 Simple Steps
You want to be more productive, but you say your job is different, right? You want to be more proactive, but you say you’re busier than everyone else. You want to make more progress, but your workday is like none other and you’re not sure how certain methods, systems, apps or approaches are going to … Why You’re Out of Time and 6 Strategies to Get It Back
Trust is essential to a company’s success. Trust is a cornerstone on which many other necessities are built: leadership, teamwork, culture, and employee engagement just to name a few. Without trust, a company will crumble. Trust is vital between co-workers and leaders, but unfortunately, according to a poll conducted by Maritz Research, “…only 7% of … How to Build Trust at Work and Avoid the 5 Behaviors that Break It
What experts are leaving out of their advice is stealing your time and wrecking your productivity. If you’ve ever looked for help to manage your email faster and easier, you’ve likely been led astray. Many experts who give advice about email management treat email as if it can be managed in a vacuum, without … What’s Wrong with the Email Advice You’ve Been Given
