During one summer break while in college, a childhood friend asked if I would be interested in a temporary job. It was doing maintenance at a local school. I definitely could use the cash, so I joined him. But, does working with friends make you more productive — or not so much? Working with a […]
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I can’t imagine what life would be without my calendar. Without the calendar, my personal and professional lives would be chaotic. My calendar provides a much-needed structure in my life. Your Calendar will keep everything straight for you so that you can think about other parts of your business. Best of all, you can access […]
Creating meetings and appointments takes more than just sending an email asking if the other party is available next Tuesday at three pm. There are multiple factors that you have to take into consideration so that you avoid any conflicts or missing information. The first place to start is by following these seven best calendar […]
Here’s a brief experiment for you to perform the next time you have a minute spare. Open up any calendar. It could be the calendar in your planner, the paper calendar hanging from your wall, or the online calendar you have on your desktop or smartphone. You’ll find that there are eight calendar views you […]
Regardless of the size of your business, meetings are essential. And, when done correctly, are critical to setting up your organization for success. But, when not, they’re annoying and destructive to your team’s overall productivity. Stop wasting you and your team’s time with these 17 ways to make meetings more productive To make sure that […]
If you’re like most people, you probably wish you could get more done each day. Hence why you’re probably on this site. If you’re struggling with productivity, you’re not alone. Studies show that people are unproductive for well over 10 hours during any given work week. That’s a lot of wasted time. Before you can […]
If you want to plan a family, then you may want to use a calendar to keep track of your menstrual history. Men may feel awkward discussing this. But, it’s a natural part of life that can help you and your partner predict when ovulation will occur. Knowing this information can help determine when the […]
I recently had to leave town for an important meeting. Instead of flying, I decided to make a little road trip out of the event. As long as I can listen to music and roll down the windows, I actually get a kick out of driving. And, if there are no mishaps along the way, […]
Why would you want to build a Mayan calendar? The Gregorian calendar is the calendar of choice these days. However, you may want to know how to create this ancient calendar if you’re an educator, history buff, or you want to keep track of important dates for festivals or religious purposes. But here’s how to build […]
There are ways you can help with employee time management problems. At some point, we all struggle with time management. As a leader, though, it’s your responsibility to give your team a helping hand when this issue arises for them. But, can you help others better manage their time? Here are 12 simple ways you […]