Guess what today is? That’s right — the first day of Fall! One of the most iconic seasons, Fall, is known for its colors, food and food routines/traditions, as well as Halloween. Who doesn’t like to step on crunchy red and yellow leaves or sip a pumpkin spice latte? The season is also known for […]
Despite the misconception that we’re lazy or entitled, we work a lot. The U.S. could be considered the most overworked nation in the world. But with little to show for it. Don’t believe so? Here are a few data points that compare us with our peers worldwide. There are laws setting a maximum work week […]
The number of things demanding our attention each day seems to grow every day. As a result, it’s not uncommon to feel distracted by mundane everyday tasks, information overload, or competing priorities. Thankfully, you can use the following 20 tools to achieve everything from strengthening your focus to scheduling meetings. And, when you do, you […]
Productivity is essential in evaluating business performance. However, it is also worth noting that productivity isn’t the same as busyness. Productivity often goes hand in hand with efficiency. When people can get more done with less effort, they’re productive. It’s the classic “work smarter, not harder” mindset. One of the best ways to boost productivity […]
Whether you deal with $500,000 service contracts or $5 retail products, every touchpoint you have with a customer is an opportunity to care for them—and keep them coming back to your brand for life. What if someone asked your customers, “How do you feel about that brand?” How would they answer? It seems like an […]
The workplace culture of your business is crucial to your success. Never has that been more important than now, as companies compete for scarce talent reshaped by the pandemic. As more employees work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, you may wonder if business culture has lost its shine. Yet, infusing a company with the […]
All of us have experienced that 30-minute task that morphed into a full-day project. After all, without time constraints, work can easily drag on throughout the day. This phenomenon is known as Parkinson’s Law, which says “work expands to fill the time available for completion.” Thankfully, you can regain control of your schedule by timeboxing. […]
Wedding bells are ringing! Maybe you are planning for that special — all-important day during the winter holidays? Of course, December Days and New Year’s Day are popular wedding days. But, the day you walk down the aisle is quickly approaching, and no matter which day you choose, your special day will be wonderful. Yes […]
There aren’t many things that we can universally agree on. I would, however, go out on a limb and say that we all love puppies, pizza, and crawling into bed after an exhausting day. On the flip side, there are plenty of things that we despise, like people who don’t use their turn signals, humidity, […]
No company operates in a vacuum, and very few businesses are one-person operations. Even if you’re a solopreneur, you’ll likely need to coordinate with clients. In short, business means collaboration. Working with others translates to the necessity of meetings. And meetings can either be a drain for your schedule and productivity. Or, when you maximize […]
