Over the last few weeks, our concept of “normal” has shifted dramatically. Working from home has gone from a nice-to-have perk that some companies offered to a necessity for the majority of office workers globally. For some, perhaps those who were sometimes able to work remotely in the past, this change is a welcome development. […]
Table of Contents Best Calendar Apps For Freelancers Calendar Fantastical 2 Vantage Cal Google Calendar Awesome Calendar Calendars 5 Week Calendar and Cally Pocket Informant Peek Calendar Tiny Calendar Calvetica Evie miCal If you are a freelancer, then you know the challenge of working in many different places. It used to be that there weren’t […]
Working from home used to be a luxury for a select few employees. The joy of choosing to work at home is rapidly changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the free choice to elect to have a work from home day — it becomes an order which is not quite so appealing. A Gartner […]
We live in an age of distractions. Take when you’re trying to focus 100 percent on your work. You’re just about to get in the zone when suddenly your phone buzzes. It’s a notification tempting you to check that text, email, or message you just received. But that’s only one example. You can also get […]
We often think humility implies weakness and a lack of confidence. But humility is neither weak nor timid. British author C.S. Lewis once said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.” Lewis knew that humility is a reflection of empathy — some experts consider empathy the most essential leadership skill. […]
Like so many of you, it’s been a challenge as of late. I’ve been trying to put on a strong face with the COVID-19 going on — but, internally, I’m a little anxious. I’m concerned about the health and welfare of my family, friends, employees, and I’m trying to enhance my business savvy. But, recently, […]
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all freaking out right now. But, even if we weren’t experiencing a worldwide health pandemic, adversity is always lurking in the shadows. And, as a leader, it’s your responsibility to keep your organization calm and carry on. While that’s certainly no easy task, here are some of […]
Maintaining mental and physical health during the pandemic is a challenge. You can be quite sure that both of these parts of yourselves drastically impacts your motivation and productivity. Both mental and physical issues work on you at home and work. Physical activity has been scientifically connected to motivation. We also know that setting personal […]
What am I going to wear to work today? Believe it or not, that is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself each morning. What you wear affects how people perceive you as well as your performance at work. Now more than ever, companies are giving their employees freedom over their attire. […]
Whether you call them your golden hours or peak productive work time, or biological prime times, these are when we have the most concentration and energy. As such, we shouldn’t waste these hours. Instead, we should spend them on our most important and challenging tasks. But, before we get there, we first need to identify […]
