Do you have a love/hate relationship with deadlines? I do; for starters having a deadline hovering over me can be stressful. I already have so much on my plate that the last thing I need is to have a nagging deadline to occupy my thoughts. And, things will only get worse if you miss any […]
Teamwork makes the dream work. You’ve probably heard that phrase before. And, even though it’s honestly cliched and a bit corny, it’s 100% true. After all, teamwork promotes workplace synergy, unity, communication, trust, and innovation. It also fosters a positive culture where everyone can speak-up and learn from each other. Additionally, teamwork increases efficiency and […]
“The home office is the worst of both worlds,” says productivity and organization expert Lisa Zaslow, CEO and founder of Gotham Organizers. “You’re not at home just watching TV, and you don’t have the excellent office resources and environment of being in the office.” Still, it’s a reality for 3.9 million U.S. employees or 2.9 […]
The alarm goes off first thing in the morning. Your eyes are open-wide with panic. You have what seems like a million things to do today. How can you possibly accomplish everything? Before you overwhelm yourself, take a deep breath and calm down. You’ll always want to keep time management in mind. You will want […]
Regardless if you’re in college, just launched your own business, work from the comfort of your home, or have a 9-to-5 gig, productivity is an uphill battle for everyone. That’s why we’ve put together this rundown of 34 productivity hacks for students to help manage your time and get more done — no matter where […]
Think about the last time you learned something new. Whether it’s picking up a new language, mastering your programming skills, or brushing up on a hobby like cooking or carpentry, learning us usually straightforward. You watch an instructional video or take a class and then keep practicing until perfect — at least good enough where […]
At some point, even the most passionate and hardworking entrepreneur gets pulled away from their business. Maybe it’s because they’re taking a much-needed vacation. Or they’re traveling for work to attend a conference or meet with some important. Regardless of the reason why you’re out of town, this can be extremely stressful. On one hand, […]
According to the report, “The State of the Remote Job Marketplace” from FlexJobs, 3.9 million Americans — or 2.9 percent of the total US workforce — now work from home at least half the time. FlexJobs is also predicting that one-third of employees will work remotely within the next decade. But, not everyone is built […]
No founder enjoys losing a client. That goes double when the client has been with the company for years or contributes a large amount of revenue. However, when a client turns toxic or prevents the company from growing, founders have no choice but to cut ties. There are rules of why and how to sever […]
The quickest path toward wealth is to lead a successful company. Millionaires who “make it” in the business world know plenty about what matters and what doesn’t when it comes to professional success. The people who understand when to double down and when to relent are the people most likely to enjoy long and lucrative […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.