Steps to Reopen Your Office — What to Expect from Employees

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Monday, March 29th, 2021

Steps to Reopen Your Office — What to Expect from Employees

Like so many other business owners, you’re rearing to get back to work in your office. Specifically, going back to what life was like before COVID-19. Your main goal for right now maybe simply returning to the office. That’s not unreasonable. The rollout of the vaccine is here — and things are looking up. According […]

Should You Eat the Same Lunch Every Day?

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Thursday, March 25th, 2021

Should You Eat the Same Lunch Every Day?

Growing up, I was angled with serious allergies and sinus issues. As a result, I spent most mornings congested and feeling stuffy. Suffice to say, the last thing that I wanted to do was chow-down on breakfast. As I’ve gotten older, I’m still not much of a breakfast eater. I have nothing against the food […]

How to Deploy Emotional Intelligence for Work Success

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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

The concept of emotional intelligence has been studied for decades. It wasn’t until 1995, with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence that EI was pushed to the forefront. At the same time, employers still didn’t embrace emotional intelligence for work success. Maybe it was because they believed that emotional intelligence myths like there […]

15 Overall Productive Habits — to Have Overall

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

15 Overall Productive Habits — to Have Overall

We all know someone who has done the impossible. They bust their tails off, while somehow being able to have a life. I mean, how can someone like Dwayne Johnson have multiple projects, workout for several hours daily, and spend time with his family? Maybe he’s an anomaly. But, for someone who doesn’t defy logic, […]

Coping and Channeling Frustration

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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

Coping and Channeling Frustration

Dale Carnegie put it best. “Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration, and resentment.” We all experience frustration; it is a natural response to stress, after all. Your internet goes out during a virtual meeting. Getting stuck in a line. Having construction on your street while working from home. And […]

Managing Workplace Change in 2024

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Managing Workplace Change in 2024

I don’t know what the reasoning was. But, I was on a David Bowie kick recently. As he was crooning “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn and face the strange),” I thought how appropriate this was following COVID. Everything has changed following the pandemic. Whether it’s from how we shop, communicate, and socialize. And, it’s certainly modified the workplace. […]

Help Employees to Adapt

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Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

Help Employees to Adapt

If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that change is inevitable. And, even if it’s for the best, it can also be painful and uncomfortable. Your business may have learned or pivoted to meet new demands. Other businesses weren’t as fortunate and were forced to close temporarily or permanently. It’s been stressful to […]

12 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way

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Thursday, February 11th, 2021

12 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way

Are there valid reasons why you can’t get things done? Absolutely. In fact, many times, external forces are working against you — think a sick child, flat tire, or global pandemic. There are, however, times when it turns out that we’re our own biggest obstacle. We also call this self-sabotage. And, it can be brutal […]

Want to Get More Done? Organize Your Thoughts

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Monday, January 25th, 2021

Want to Get More Done? Organize Your Thoughts

I’m dragging today because I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep because my mind was racing. At some point, this happens to all of us. You may be thinking about an upcoming deadline, vacation, or just how much the world has changed. Obviously, not all of these are bad thoughts. But, […]

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