Tweet88ShareShare90178 Shares This is a guest post by Shawn Hartwell. Shawn is the author of his personal blog where he writes about customer experience, the importance of happy people in modern business, and shares his observations on life. Leaders are not created equally, nor is the team that results from their different styles of leadership. There are […]
Productivity
Why You Should Keep Only One Todo List
Tweet152ShareShare97249 Shares How many todo lists do you keep? (You do have one, right?) While it’s important to keep a todo list, it’s equally important that you keep only one list.
21 Dos and Don’ts to Improve Your Email
Tweet157ShareShare273430 Shares Email. Just the word makes many people shiver. Email has become a scourge in many workplaces. Too many emails flooding your inbox, poorly written notes, and senseless Reply-All copies. The good news is that email can be a productive tool if you follow some common sense tactics.
The ABC Method of Keeping Your Workspace Clean
Tweet105ShareShare95200 Shares Is your desk clean, right now? Would it be something you would want your boss (or team members) to see? It is easier than you think to keep your area clean and tidy. The simplest way to keep your workspace in order is to practice the ABC method of organization.
10 Tiny Time Management Tips
Tweet356ShareShare599955 Shares “I don’t have time for time management.” I hear this excuse often from those who aren’t taking control of their time and life. Instead, they use the “too busy” excuse to put off getting organized and being more productive in their daily activities. If this is you, today I have 10 tiny time […]
How More of the “Same” Can Make You More Productive
Tweet136ShareShare44180 Shares In your search for productivity, are you constantly changing up your game? Always trying new techniques, tools, and the latest gadgets? This constant state of flux can actually make you less productive. Perhaps, you need more of the “same” to get things done today.
Saving Time with Apple Pay
TweetShareShare1414 Shares I am very excited about Apple Pay. (Disclaimer: Yes, I am a big Apple fan.) In my opinion, it is the biggest game-changer that Apple announced recently. It has kind of been overshadowed by the iPhone 6 (and Plus). And the Apple Watch. And iPad Air 2. And more. However, it went live […]
Do What You Want to Become
Tweet173ShareShare119292 Shares People often tell me what they want to be. Often, their big goals represent something they are not doing currently… like a new career. Or something they cannot perform today… such as run a 5K race. The question is, “Are you doing what you want to become?”
5 Things to Do Before the Meeting Begins
Tweet12ShareShare174186 Shares We have all shown up to that meeting. The one with no purpose. The one with no advance notice or details. And the one where no one could even find where the meeting was being held. It ends up being a waste of everyone’s time. To ensure your meeting is a success, you […]
Are You Making These 5 Calendar Mistakes?
Tweet112ShareShare149261 Shares Staying on top of your calendar can be a real challenge. Your day is full of appointments, meeting invites, and other requests for your time. You need to manage your calendar or it will be taken over by those who will steal your time bit-by-bit until you discover that you have none left for […]