Although many people enjoy it, “working out” is just that: work. It’s easy to skip out on exercise in the morning or after a long day at the office. Employers know that. They also know, however, that healthy employees are good for business. A Leeds Metropolitan University study found that on days participants visited the […]
When you interview for a job, it has been the trend for quite some time, to be asked about your biggest weakness. “I’m a perfectionist”: It’s every candidate’s favorite answer to the “Tell us about your biggest weakness” portion of the interview? Why is that uneducated and silly answer so popular? Because most people don’t […]
“If you want to change the world, start by making your bed,” Navy SEALs Admiral William McRaven recommends. If you wake up and make your bed first thing in the morning, McRaven explains, you’ve accomplished the primary task of the day. That sense of achievement will propel you to tackle even more difficult ones as […]
Do you feel like no matter how much time you have, you never get enough done? It might not be your work life that’s the issue; it could be what’s happening at home. Here are six at-home bad habits that could be killing your work productivity. Clutter and chaos at home can bleed into the […]
Business management software and team software are advancing at an incredible rate. And, as a business owner or leader, your business technology and savvy must advance, too. This technological development includes productivity software that can help optimize your business and guide your work teams. Changing Work Environments Now, more than ever, it’s critical that companies […]
For your team to be at its best, each member must be working productively. And that doesn’t mean just thinking about your own productivity: When was the last time you evaluated your impact on the team’s productivity? For most of us, that answer is somewhere between “not recently” and “never.” And what we see as […]
The alarm is buzzing next to your bed. “5 more minutes, you tiredly mumble.” Unfortunately, this ends up being 30 minutes later. You look at the clock and frantically leap out of bed. You throw on your cleanest clothes, run out the door, and go through a fast food joint for breakfast. Luckily, you made […]
Ah, the corner office: your own private space to think and focus, free from those distracting ruffians you dealt with on your way up the corporate ladder. Not long ago, that was the dream of a middle manager. Here is how to optimize your productivity in an open office. The solo office is going the […]
I love what I do, and I don’t take that for granted. I know so many people who don’t feel the same. At the same time, there are days when I want to get as much done as possible as quickly as I can. Here’s how to turn up your average speed to complete tasks. […]
Empowerment defined is the “authority or power given to someone to do something.” The explanation may not sound all that important. But, for your team, empowerment is vital. Here is how to empower your team through data. As noted by The Wharton School, empowering your team creates a toxic-free environment where micromanagement is discouraged. It […]
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