Over the last several years, numerous reports have been published proclaiming that there is a leadership shortage. If true, this should be a concerning issue. More than ever, businesses are facing increased competition and disruption. No wonder so many studies, like this one from Deloitte and LinkedIn, have found that developing leadership is a top […]
Between all of your work-related tasks, the endless barrage of meetings, personal commitments, and those pesky to-do-lists items, how can you possibly get everything done? Do you even have the chance to catch your breath or do the things that you actually enjoy? While scheduling may be a struggle for some, there is some light […]
For many of us, the holiday season can be hectic and stressful. On top of your already packed schedule — you’ve got to close the books on the final quarter of the year. You want your calendar ready to jump-start the business in the New Year, and you have to manage seasonal distractions. There will […]
As a freelancer, my schedule thrives on deadlines. In fact, many of my friends who freelance joke about just living by deadlines whereas normal people live by the days of the week. From the outside looking in, it can seem tough to always be racing the clock to turn something in on-time. Over the past […]
As a small business owner, you should know how vital your calendar is for productivity. Without your Calendar, you’ll have a difficult time remembering your appointments, meetings, events, deadlines, and employee schedules. While there is no shortage of fabulous online calendars out there, not all of them are suited for small businesses. That’s when you […]
Planning your own workweek is already a struggle. But, as a business owner or manager, you’re also responsible for creating a productive work schedule for your team. It’s time-consuming and stressful. Thankfully, even if you have to schedule over a hundred different people, this isn’t a problem as long as you take the following steps. […]
There you are enjoying a perfectly beautiful Sunday evening. You’ve had an eventful and fun weekend and decided to spend tonight chillaxing. Then, from out of nowhere, a sense of dread washes over you (there arose such a clatter?). Your mind begins to think about what you need to get done this week. There’s just […]
Even if you believe that you have a tedious and repetitive job, there are still a variety of tasks that deserve your attention throughout the day. But, how can you possibly devote the right amount of attention to every one of these jobs? You move forward by creating a schedule for your most important tasks. […]
When Google released its time-management and meeting scheduler calendar service over a decade ago, it was a real game-changer. Sure. It’s a digital calendar that allows you to create and edit events with ease. A couple of things have changed recently. Here is how to change your default calendar in Google calendar. But, it’s also […]
Most of us spend a ridiculous amount of time in meetings. While this can vary, if you’re in middle management, it’s probably around 35% of your time. For upper management? That figure jumps to 50%. It’s also been found that the average person spends 12 hours per week preparing and attending meetings. And, here’s where […]
