It’s not easy launching a startup. What, with overcoming obstacles like finding your niche, getting your finances in order, and working with partners. Oh yeah. You also have to worry about building your brand, marketing, and recruiting and retaining top talent. That’s a lot for anyone to take on. But, one area that tends to […]
No matter how hard you try, you’re bound to get distracted sometime during the workday. One study from Poly found that 99 percent of employees report they get distracted while working at their personal workspace. And, when a team member gets distracted — productivity suffers. While there are distractions that you have no power over, there […]
Analytics can be applied to a wide range of areas for businesses. But, perhaps none as impactful as team analytics. After all, your team is the lifeblood of your business. Why wouldn’t you want information that can help you manage and retain your top talent? Or, better yet — do you know how to improve […]
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all freaking out right now. But, even if we weren’t experiencing a worldwide health pandemic, adversity is always lurking in the shadows. And, as a leader, it’s your responsibility to keep your organization calm and carry on. While that’s certainly no easy task, here are some of […]
As a leader, I’m always on the lookout for ways to boost my productivity. But, bonus points if I can do that for my team as well. And, if there’s one practical way to achieve that goal, it’s minimizing the amount of time wasted. Obviously, that’s not a revolutionary concept. Throughout the history of time […]
Are you that boss? You know the type. The one who is lurking over their employee’s shoulders? The leader who is always questioning every move they make? Pestering them with useless progress reports. And never seeming confident with the work of their employees. Here is micromanagement that drives employees crazy, but ten times when it’s […]
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 […]
Over the last couple of years, you’ve heard all about companies offering their employees unlimited vacation or paid-time-off. On the surface, this practice sounds fantastic. Who wouldn’t want to work with for a company that provided such a perk for their people — especially considering that we’re in a burn out epidemic. Have you considered […]
You’ve done your due diligence and hired an amazing team. But, are there days when you think that they’re not living up to their full potential? You’re not alone. According to Gallup Research, organizations make use of less than 20 percent of their employee’s potential. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways for you to change […]
It should come as no surprise that satisfied employees are more productive. After all, if you feel physically ill every time you go into work, I doubt that you’ll be performing at your peak performance. Here are eight factors that negatively affect morale and productivity. As someone in a leadership role, it’s your obligation to […]
