The power of influence cannot be underestimated. After all, regardless of where you work or your professional goals, gaining more influence in the workplace is essential for success. For instance, when you gain influence on a team, you can work together more efficiently. You can earn respect and appreciation if you’re in a supervisory position. […]
We are all combating procrastination, which can negatively affect our productivity, relationships, and well-being. Procrastination is a chronic problem for around 20% of adults. Additionally, Darius Foroux’s study of 2219 participants revealed that 88% of the workforce procrastinates at least one hour every day. Moreover, it said a person earning $40k a year wastes 15,000 […]
We live in a time when mindless scrolling has become an epidemic. Despite knowing that it’s a bad habit, we all do it. According to Reviews.org, 56.9 percent of Americans are addicted to cell phones. Each day, Americans spend 4 hours, 25 minutes on their phones. Nevertheless, experts recommend reducing scrolling and screen time outside […]
Burnout isn’t new and burnout recovery isn’t easy. According to new research from Future Forum, workplace stress has resulted in an all-time high level of burnout. The World Health Organization defines burnout as an increased mental distance from one’s job, feelings of energy depletion, and negativity, among 10,243 full-time desk-based workers polled in six countries, […]
Generation Z will shape the future of work. Why? We will witness the largest and most diverse generation in human history. By 2025, Gen Z will account for 27% of the workforce in OECD countries and one-third of Earth’s population. Gen Z, whose members were born between 1997 and 2002, grew up with technology and […]
Many people are faced with deciding whether to concentrate on their careers or their families. Each case requires a different approach. Each person has his or her own opinion about what is the best option. The good news? It’s possible to be an entrepreneur parent, and excel at both. Throughout this blog post, I will […]
You may have heard this one before. As you wait to interview for a new job, you hear the words, “The Director of First Impressions will be with you shortly.” Traditionally, job titles have served as a way to quickly express the nature of an individual’s work. However, companies have used more creative and grandiose […]
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our lives and work. Automation, content generation, and insights provided by AI tools are already used to improve productivity. An analysis of Stanford and MIT researchers found that using AI tools like chatbots helps boost worker productivity by 14% at one tech company. In other words, […]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead As far as I’m concerned, that describes entrepreneurs perfectly. After all, there are countless ways in which entrepreneurs make a difference in the world. To begin with, they create new businesses. […]
Calendars have existed for centuries. It is believed that timekeeping dates back to the Neolithic period. However, calendars weren’t invented until the Bronze Age in 3100 BC. Calendars, however, are becoming increasingly important as the world becomes more digital. Specifically, intelligent, personalized, and integrated calendars can help us manage our time more effectively and be […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.