I’m not ashamed to admit it. When it comes to holiday movies, I have plenty of guilty pleasures. Case in point: Christmas with the Kranks. Adapted from John Grisham’s novel “Skipping Christmas,” the movie follows Luther and Nora Krank as they decide to skip Christmas after their daughter leaves for the Peace Corps. However, when […]
Feedback is integral to growth for employees and organizations alike. However, many workplaces lack an effective feedback process. Generic feedback often doesn’t inspire change, leading to disengagement, frustration, or even resentment. But why doesn’t most employee feedback work? And how can organizations use feedback to engage employees and develop their skills? Let’s explore these questions and […]
It’s the same story every year. You juggle work deadlines, family gatherings, and endless shopping lists as you take care of everything that must be done around any holiday, especially with the end-of-year holidays. Sound familiar? We all know that the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, cheer, and relaxation. But let’s […]
The month of December is chock-full of celebrations, traditions, and cheer. From the twinkling lights of Christmas to the soulful reflections of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, it’s full of fun and festivities. In addition to time-honored traditions, there are also quirky holiday quirks to celebrate. To help you navigate this festive frenzy, we’ve put together a […]
We all know that life can be hectic at times. When you’re busy with work, family, and social commitments, it’s easy to forget to appreciate the good stuff. During the holidays, it only gets worse. But what if I told you there’s a simple tool for cultivating gratitude and improving your life? What’s this extraordinary […]
Productivity aside, running a small business can already feel like juggling ten dozen tasks at once while riding a unicycle. And that’s usually true for most, except for the organizations that do manage to nail down their productivity. Between managing day-to-day operations, client work, and long-term strategy, it’s easy for things to slip through the […]
If you want your organization to save time and generally spend labor resources more productively, it’s important for your teams to develop a proactive mentality. With more proactive measures and fewer reactive ones, you can prevent problems and streamline workflows. But how exactly does this work in practice? The Proactive Mindset The proactive mindset is […]
If you want your organization to function more efficiently, you need to be able to identify and eliminate sources of time waste. The problem is that many organizational leaders don’t know where to begin, and some sources of time waste are notoriously difficult to perceive. What are the biggest sources of time waste in an […]
It seems like everything we do is controlled by a calendar. Appointments, classes, meetings, and services are all events we have to make time for. You likely use some type of scheduling tool, and that’s wise — especially if you are in school, have kids, or your work requires more than merely showing up and […]
During the past few years, rising early has become increasingly popular as a productivity strategy. Many entrepreneurs, business leaders, and influencers attribute success to early morning starts and proclaim 5 a.m. to be the “magic hour.” As Robin Sharma wrote in The 5 A.M. Club, “Rise First. Die last.” However, the question remains: Does waking […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief, ReadWrite, Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.