It’s no secret that March Madness is a thrilling time for basketball fans. However, the tournament isn’t just about buzzer-beaters and Cinderella stories. It’s also a productivity masterclass. I know. That might sound like a stretch. But bear with me here. Strategic planning, execution under pressure, adaptability, teamwork, and perseverance are all valuable lessons learned […]
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” — Helen Keller As an entrepreneur, that is one of my favorite quotes. I have long realized that being a part of a startup or family means that you’re just one of several players on a team. Every player must bring something valuable […]
If you have a small business, keeping an organized calendar may not be enough to help you stay productive during the week. With so much going on this year between most kids being home for e-learning and more companies working remotely, it can be difficult to squeeze in everything into your daily schedule. The workload […]
Several factors can influence the success of your business. But, from my experience, none are more important than having a collaborative team. A study from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) found, “those high-performance organizations are up to 5.5x more likely than lower-performers to incentivize individual, team, and leader effectiveness in collaboration.” Here is how […]
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” As someone who manages a team, I love this quote. You could be surrounded by ten of the most hard-working, dedicated, and talented individuals around. But if you’re not working together as team then all of those attributes will […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend more than eight hours a day in the workplace — which is more than we sleep each night. That means that we’re spending more time with our colleagues than we do with our families. As a result, it’s only natural that they’re going to influence our […]
If you want your organization to thrive then you need to encourage teamwork. Regardless if you’re a startup or enterprise-level company — without teamwork your business will be disorganized and inefficient. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your company is organized, efficient, and runs like a well-oiled machine is by creating a shared […]
There are a lot of good things about working with other people at your job. For one, having a co-worker allows you to share common goals for your company or employer. Another is fostering a good working relationship with other people and turning them into friends. But anytime you work with other people there’s bound […]
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford Collaboration is a vital part of building a business. If the company encourages collaboration your team members will feel a part of something much bigger than themselves. This creates an environment in which people can communicate effectively, innovate to […]
