I am often being asked how I get so much work done in a day. Depending on how I’m feeling, I can get more work done today than most people get done in a week. First, I want you all to know that I am not perfect. There are definitely days when it feels like […]
From tedious workdays to long client meetings, all too often today we get so caught up in work that we allow ourselves to become too busy to the point of stress and burnout. However, because nonstop busyness has become the norm for many people, sometimes we don’t even know when our bodies are telling us […]
These days everyone is searching for ways to do more with less. Cut costs, decrease time, and increase productivity and you can maximize business profits. Therefore, those who possess the ability to multitask well can be in high demand and get paid more for what they do. But is there a price to be paid […]
I don’t like Mondays, never really have. Although I enjoy my job most days, I’ll usually come down with a case of the blues that starts on Sunday afternoon and builds into the evening. You know, the “Sunday Scaries”—that nagging feeling of dread and anxiety about the week ahead because you’re just not quite ready […]
When you work closely with other individuals, preserving workplace harmony can sometimes be a challenge. In addition, the more people you work with, the more personalities, opinions, and stressful situations you have to deal with on a daily basis. For instance, you may find some of your co-workers lack the motivation that you do. That […]
Last Friday, I went to an entrepreneur meetup, followed by a coffee/lunch meeting with another business owner I’d met at a previous networking event. It was really out of character for me to go to the initial networking event in the first place, but I wanted to try something new. During our coffee meeting, the […]
There may come a time in your business when you experience team transitions. As much as you want to keep the same people on your team forever, sometimes that doesn’t happen. For example, one of my virtual team members who has been with my company for years is moving on to new endeavors. Of course, […]
In addition to using online calendars with your team, you’ll likely have to use some sort of project management system to communicate and assign tasks. This allows you to stop cluttering each other’s inboxes, get organized and get work done. The good news is you can use online calendars to plan ahead, set deadlines and […]
As a business leader, you already have a full-plate. It’s your responsibility to overcome challenges ranging from changing consumer tastes to remaining compliant. You also need to keep your talented team motivated on a daily basis. While there numerous ways for you to motivate your employees, nothing beats encouraging ownership. In fact, studies have found […]
One of the questions making it’s way into my inbox is about education. More specifically, people want to know how, as a business owner, you can find the time to improve your skillset. After all, nothing stays constant and you need to stay on top of your game. The Importance of Improving Your Skillset As […]
