You don’t lose focus in one grand moment. You leak it in tiny drips: a peek at messages, a quick tab, a mental tab. The fix is just as small. Micro-habits are low-effort behaviors that stack up, giving you attention you can actually spend on meaningful work. In studying how busy operators build sustainable focus […]
You do not need another 30-minute status call that goes nowhere, with everyone on their phones. Most updates are better as artifacts than as airtime; get the info on a one-page sheet; use the same update format and place every time. When teams move routine communication to clear, lightweight async systems, calendars open up, and […]
Productivity has become a constant change. A new app appears, a notebook gets christened, and someone announces they’re finally “a systems person,” right before the week fills with disruptions. The version that lasts is purpose, repetition, and learning that compounds. Most weeks test that claim. Russell Nicolet, founder of Nicolet Law, keeps his definition grounded. […]
You can feel it when hybrid starts wobbling. Slack gets noisy, calendars overheat, office days drift, and work slows down because no one is sure who owes or owns what by when. The fix is not more meetings. It is a compact set of guardrails that makes time, location, and attention predictable without turning your […]
You open your inbox and two hours vanish to “Sounds good” and “Can you clarify?” replies. The work isn’t the problem. The workflow is. Email ping-pong thrives on fuzzy ownership, missing context, and vague next steps. The fix isn’t another tool. It’s designing emails that trigger actions, decisions, or calendar events with as little back-and-forth […]
You do not beat burnout with a week off in July, and maybe that week off for the December holiday? You can also beat it in 45 to 90 minutes, which you’ll actually take this Thursday. Burnout is a capacity problem, not a character flaw. The fix is practical: design small, repeatable “recovery blocks” into […]
January is a month full of resolutions, fresh starts, and lots of celebrations — starting with New Year’s Day. However, January boasts a diverse holiday and observance calendar. From recognizing important figures to celebrating unique cultural events, there is something for everyone. So, let’s take a look at 31 different holidays and observances taking place […]
Customers are used to scrolling TikTok and seeing ads. But they’re not so familiar with brands’ mascots crashing concerts or seeing/scanning street posters and then immediately experiencing an augmented reality experience on their phone. But today, companies are experimenting with guerrilla marketing like this. Introducing an element of surprise into their advertising campaigns shocks consumers […]
Deck the halls and fire up that Zoom call; it’s time to spread holiday cheer by hosting a stress-free and memorable company meeting. Say goodbye to mundane conference rooms as this article, Jingle All the Way: Stress-Free Holiday Meeting Guide, offers tips for crafting a festive, inclusive, and engaging gathering, whether virtually or in-person. With […]
Raise your glasses and toast to a stress-free holiday season, as you unravel the secret ingredient to a perfectly planned festive calendar. The holidays get busy, as everyone knows–and even at this mid-December date–you can pull off a great holiday event and get together with friends, employees, and family. Let’s dive into practical, actionable steps […]
