Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seems to be going wrong? I had one of those recently when one of my team members had an unexpected emergency and was out of the office during a very busy time. While I obviously was more worried about whether or not they were okay, […]
Calendars are important parts of our daily lives. In fact, I don’t think I have ever met a single person who doesn’t use a calendar. Think about any of the times you have seen movies or television shows where someone was trapped, imprisoned, or stranded for a long period of time. What is one of […]
Productivity is always a hot topic. Everyone wants to figure out how much more they can do in the 24 hours we’re given each day. So how do you maximize your productivity? Since we all operate differently there isn’t a single solution that works for everyone. However there are common strategies than can be implemented […]
Video is one of the fastest growing marketing tactics out there with online video viewing accounting for 50% of all mobile traffic and mobile video consumption rising 100% each year. Video is definitely on the rise, but the hardest part for brands to adapt is the fact that many see video as being expensive. Hiring a production […]
The holidays are over. That means it’s time to get back to business. The problem is we’re likely not feeling very productive after several weeks of being merry. We’re also probably exhausted because of holiday obligations. However, the world does not stop because of how you’re feeling. Money also doesn’t sleep. It doesn’t wait around […]
Those who manage and lead other people must constantly juggle a multitude of different tasks. They must also have good communications skills as well as some knowledge of human resources issues. If they are to manage effectively they have to be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision. But in addition to […]
Quitting your full-time career isn’t always an option for those wanting to pursue an entrepreneurial venture, and it doesn’t have to be. More and more people are starting businesses or side projects while juggling a full-time job. Those that are starting up this way are actually 1/3 less likely to fail than those jumping in […]
I coach a lot of small business owners who just quit their jobs to work for themselves full-time. One of the questions I get asked the most is tips for structuring your workday for productivity. Up until this point, they have been accustomed to someone telling them what to do with their time. Now that […]
Thanks to cool tools like video and audio streaming, companies and individuals can now plan and execute virtual events without going through a lot of constraints. If you are serious about building a real brand and impacting your audience first hand, you should explore the idea of hosting a virtual event. Virtual vents can be […]
Believe it or not, I’m actually a fan of my calendar. It keeps me organized and guarantees that I’ll never forget important tasks or appointments. At the same, my calendar can get a little on the bulky side. When this happens, my calendar has the opposite effect. It becomes confusing and keeps me less organized. […]
