How to Stay Focused In a World with Constant Interruptions

Productivity

Monday, December 11th, 2017

How to Stay Focused In a World with Constant Interruptions

We’ve all been there. We have a big deadline for our business, but we can’t seem to stay focused. Maybe there was major breaking news and the 24/7 news cycle has us enthralled. Or maybe people keep texting and private messaging you. Or Twitter could be blowing up. Whatever it is, one thing is true: […]

Bending But Not Breaking: The Power of Intentional Inflexibility in a Flexible World

Bending But Not Breaking: The Power of Intentional Inflexibility in a Flexible World

There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]

Be Here Now: How to Be Present with Your Team

Be Here Now: How to Be Present with Your Team

Have you ever encountered a leader physically there but mentally miles away? Besides being frustrating, this leaves you feeling undervalued and unheard. In addition, being an effective leader requires you to be fully present. However, it is an often overlooked skill critical to success. To be fully present, you must actively engage with the situation. […]

Stop the Meeting Madness: 19 Ways to Make Your Meetings Matter

Meetings

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Stop the Meeting Madness: 19 Ways to Make Your Meetings Matter

Each of us has been there at some point in our lives. We’re stuck in what seems to be an endless, pointless meeting, fidgeting in our seats, wondering what could be done with the time instead. In reality, most meetings don’t achieve their full potential, leaving participants exhausted and frustrated. Further, a meta-analysis of over […]

4 Essential Calendar Efficiency Tips for Busy Professionals

Business Tips

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

4 Essential Calendar Efficiency Tips for Busy Professionals

As a professional, there are many ways you can and should improve. And bettering your calendar efficiency is one of them. The calendar is one of the most unsung heroes of the business world. Yet many incredibly busy and highly efficient professionals track their work on a calendar. And for good reason. The better you […]

Conquering Time: The 12 Best Pomodoro Timer Apps in 2024

Time Management

Monday, January 29th, 2024

Conquering Time: The 12 Best Pomodoro Timer Apps in 2024

Keeping focused can be difficult with the constant distraction of emails, notifications, and scrolling social media. In recent years, though, the Pomodoro Technique has proven to be an effective time management method for slaying the procrastination dragon and regaining control over your day. The Pomodoro Technique consists of 25 minutes of focus followed by a […]

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