“The best teachers are leaders, and the best leaders are also teachers,” says Harvard Business School Professor Thomas DeLong, who has taught over 20,000 MBAs and executives across the globe since 1997. According to him, teachers, as with leaders, “should be like a mad scientist who can’t wait to get to the classroom to share […]
For most of us, there’s nothing more meaningful than family and business in life. But, unfortunately, both require a lot from a person. And as a result, it can be challenging to balance them. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a manual for being a working parent. And this is especially true for “parentrepreneurs.” As an […]
The media, journalists, and the public are prone to oversimplification. And hackers are no exception. Hackers get a bad rap in movies and TV shows. Their reputation is often that of a shadowy, secretive, or marginal group. Here’s how people make hacking a legit career choice. Possibly it’s the evil genius who can quickly break […]
As the name suggests, micro habits require minimal motivation and effort to accomplish. Eventually, this little habit will build on top of itself into something bigger and better for you and your goals. It’s like when you start running. You may only be able to make it half a mile. But, eventually, you’ll be cruising […]
The demand for flexible work schedules is on the rise. Almost 80% of the workers in the U.S. would prefer a job offering a flexible work schedule over one without. As a consequence, this results in employers starting to accommodate this request. So, why are so many people expecting flex schedules? Well, flexible […]
Did you know that the average time to fill a position is 42 days? However, this varies by industry. Still, during that span, top talent may accept an offer elsewhere. And that means you have to continue devoting resources to filling that opening. This puts more strain on your current team as they have an […]
Employee retention is critical to your company’s survival in the saturated, competitive international job market. Moreover, retention is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. The number of people quitting their jobs voluntarily is expected to reach 1 in 3 by 2023. This sobering projection reflects decade-on-decade increases in churn rates. As a result […]
At the time of this writing, it’s spring. So, I’ve been spending as much time as I can outside. A few ways to spend a great time outside are by tinkering with a vegetable garden, playing with your kids, riding your bike, or getting in shape. Now, unless you’re oblivious, fruits and veggies don’t just […]
The art of planning your workday to put your mind at ease and maximize productivity is the key to long-term success. But that’s easier said than done. After all, we all have different schedules and energy peaks — and distractions constantly bombard us. But, all is not lost. Here are some pointers on how to […]
When it comes to appointments, I adhere to one rule and one rule only. Always schedule your meetings with employees, customers, prospects, partners, and other business associates ahead of time. The main reason? It gives you plenty of time to plan accordingly and the people you’re meeting. An appointment also ensures everyone has prevents hiccups […]
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 of Calendar.