If you’re naturally organized around your schedule, kudos to you. If you’re someone who struggles with an unorganized schedule, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Taming your schedule requires focus, and you truly need to commit to a process that works for you. That said, you need to try different strategies in order to find […]
Regardless what job you have, there always seems to be too few hours in the day. What’s the result? You constantly feel like you’re behind. That feeling is bad for productivity, morale, and honestly your health. So what’s the answer? Sure you can work longer hours but that’s not always the best solution. Bob Sullivan […]
It’s no secret that living a healthy lifestyle correlates to a productive one. Filling our bodies with nutritious and healthy foods allow us to stay energized and focused throughout our day. The problem is, many entrepreneurs are so busy with work they fail to eat healthy. The reason for that is the majority of snacks […]
I love to travel. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, I always enjoy breaking routine and exploring other places. That all said, the actual travel experience can be a total nightmare. Delayed flights, cancelled flights, long lines, and much more can really put unnecessary stress on your trip. Despite all these inconveniences, the final destination […]
Your success in life, and as an entrepreneur, depends largely on your ability to communicate. You need to be able to clearly communicate with employees, investors, partners, and even yourself. When it comes to improving communication skills, many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start. There are many ways to look at communication in the business […]
Managing a virtual team is tough. It requires you to create and maintain a strong company culture remotely. Additionally, it requires you to use the right strategies so your team can stay productive. That said, here are five effective ways in which you can manage your virtual team. Choose the right people If you want […]
Whether you’re taking the stage for a keynote presentation or gathering for your weekly standup meeting, you compete with dozens of distractions. If you don’t engage with your audience within the first few minutes you’ll likely lose them for the entire business meeting. Audience engagement is an integral part of business meetings and presentations. If […]
No matter what industry you are in, or what job title you hold, the art of the sale is an essential skill every professional needs in their toolkit. Even if you are not working in “sales,” you are selling things every day; whether it’s a pitch in a meeting, or convincing your boss you should be […]
For the first time in history the ultra-successful are putting in more hours than working class laborers. A study showed that the average CEO works around 58.15 hours per week, or an average of 11 hours a day with some weekend hours thrown in. No longer do we live in a time when success means […]
Some of us are born more gifted than others, but the vast majority of the labor force starts out on a more or less even playing field. For most, success is about finding that slight edge over your competition. Productivity is key, and to be productive you need energy. Have you ever noticed that many […]
Renzo Costarella
Renzo Costarella is an entrepreneur, avid learner, and startup enthusiast currently living in Silicon Valley. He consults for several startups in the Bay Area and is pursuing a few ideas of his own.