It seems so harmless. You’re on a conference call while composing an email. You’re cooking dinner, but listening to a podcast or dictating a new piece of content. Or, you’re exercising while also watching a TedTalk. And, you always drop whatever you’re doing to respond to smartphone notifications. Here is the myth of multitasking. All […]
Laziness tends to get a bad rap. And, to be real — that’s a fair assessment. I mean it’s difficult to get things done when you’re just vegging out on the couch all day. For an entrepreneur — being lazy is almost impossible. Even thinking about being lazy doesn’t enter your mind. We may have […]
No summer is complete without a few days at the pool. You can ensure every pool day is a fantastic one with the help of your online calendar. Yes, we have COVID-19 lurking, so you have to plan more carefully. And, yes, the summer will come to an end soon — so if you are […]
On the one hand technology has helped us become way more productive. It’s helped automate repetitive tasks and pinpoint when we’re most productive. There’s also an endless amount of information at our fingertips. And, it’s certainly enhanced how we communicate and collaborate with others. On the other, it can be distracting and gets in the […]
For years, those of us who worked remotely relied on web and video conferencing tools to stay connected with our colleagues. Besides aiding in collaboration, they’ve also been essential in building rapport with our team members and clapping back against the loneliness that comes from remote work. However, stay-at-home orders have made these tools essential. […]
There are a lot of moving parts to run an online business. One of your most important goals is probably to stay in business and keep leads and opportunities coming in. This often requires consistently pitching and outreach. Yes, it’s another task to add to your calendar, but a crucial and strategic business move to […]
Attention management, according to speaker, trainer, and author Maura Thomas, “offers the ability to consciously direct your attention in any given moment, to be more proactive than reactive.” It’s also about maintaining “control rather than inadvertently” relinquishing it. “It’s about regaining control over your attention and thereby taking control of your life,” she adds. In […]
Virtual meetings have been around for years. But, thanks to COVID-19, they’ve exploded. Take Zoom, for example. The company announced on April 22, 2020, that it had surpassed 300 million daily Zoom meeting participants. And, even if things go back to some sort of standard, I think that these types of remote events are here […]
Check your calendar: School is almost back in session. Whether your kids’ school is opening its doors or moving operations online during COVID-19, they’ll need certain school supplies. Your kids’ teachers will guide you on exactly what to get. Here is how an online calendar can simplify back-to-school shopping. If you have one child — […]
What separates great leaders from disastrous ones? Depending on the offending habit, you’ll find there isn’t just one answer to that question. In most cases, employees will list mistakes like failing to set goals, bullying others, trying to do everything on their own, and resisting change — and even being unkind. But, effective leaders are […]
