Up until COVID-19, working remotely seemed like a pipe dream. But, this global pandemic leads to social distancing and stay-at-home orders that gave businesses no other choice. Because your team couldn’t come into the workplace, they had to work from home. The thing is, even before 2020, remote work was becoming increasingly popular. In 2019, […]
Are there valid reasons why you can’t get things done? Absolutely. In fact, many times, external forces are working against you — think a sick child, flat tire, or global pandemic. There are, however, times when it turns out that we’re our own biggest obstacle. We also call this self-sabotage. And, it can be brutal […]
The other day I woke up in a foul mood. I can’t exactly pinpoint why. I’m guessing I’m just stressed and anxious about everything from work to returning to a “normal” world following the chaotic year that was 2020. But, don’t ignore your negative emotions. Since I woke-up on the wrong side of the bed, […]
Last month, I would say that everything was firing on all cylinders. By that, I mean I knew exactly what I was doing. And, I was getting those things done. Here are ways to get back on the productivity rails when you fall off. As a result of getting things done — I felt super-productive. […]
Did you know that happiness makes you more productive? In fact, research by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School has found that workers are 13% more productive when happy. And, as a result, this increases engagement and loyalty. Additionally, happy employees are healthier. And, because happiness is contagious, it can spread throughout your entire organization. Best […]
I’m dragging today because I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep because my mind was racing. At some point, this happens to all of us. You may be thinking about an upcoming deadline, vacation, or just how much the world has changed. Obviously, not all of these are bad thoughts. But, […]
Except for my immediate family, particularly my mom, not many people know that I get a serious bout of the “Sunday Scaries.” I’m sincerely not making light of this either. This is a real phenomenon that can have serious consequences. For those unfamiliar, this is a type of anticipatory anxiety regarding the upcoming week. It […]
As a leader, you most likely keep a schedule. Your schedule keeps you on track and tells you what you need to accomplish each day. There may be meetings, appointments, and events listed that you don’t want to forget. Leaders have always found that work and personal life intertwine and calendaring is the best weapon […]
Before COVID-19 ravaged the world, 86% of the 151 million American workers surveyed for the 2018 American Community Survey said they drove to work each day. While the pandemic put this to a screeching halt, it has continued even into 2023. With a preference for working from home, we encourage remote employees to create a […]
Over the weekend I gave a friend a call to catch-up. He said that despite the holidays being different this year, in the scheme of things, he was doing well. And, he even had a good problem going into the thick of winter. It turns out that he received several gift cards as presents from […]
