Have you ever attended a meeting, workshop, seminar, or conference that was flawlessly executed? You know what I mean. It had the perfect venue, delicious food, seamless technology, and a smooth schedule. If you have, then you’ve experienced a meeting planner’s magic touch. Every week, there are approximately 55 million meetings in the United States. […]
Are you on a constant quest for peak productivity? You’re not the only one. In today’s fast-paced world, it has become a continuous theme. As a result, we’re bombarded with tips, tricks, and tools that promise to unlock our hidden potential and transform us into lean, mean productivity machines. Despite this wealth of information, some […]
Zig Ziglar once said, “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” These days, however, there are so many exciting things to learn, from playing the piano to coding a website and mastering a new language to the perfect sourdough […]
You might recall the viral video on TikTok in which someone said in a tearful video that she was reprimanded for requesting an accommodation for “time blindness,” which makes it difficult for her to arrive on time for work. A lot of ridicule has appeared in the video’s comments section, which has garnered close to […]
It’s something we’ve all experienced. You are drowning in emails, facing tight deadlines, and carrying a heavy workload. As a result, burnout, anxiety, and disconnect can lead to work stress, a relentless companion for many. As Headspace’s sixth annual Workforce State of Mind report demonstrates — this phenomenon has worsened. Between January and February 2024, […]
It’s something we’ve all experienced. Our to-do lists feel a mile long. Blinking cursors mockingly stare back at us, and, there’s the feeling that there aren’t enough hours in a day. At the same time, we’re being bombarded with productivity advice about prioritizing to-do lists, timeboxing, and the Pomodoro Technique. In many cases, they work […]
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 […]
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. […]
Those who continue to move forward in 2024 see it as a blank canvas. It’s an opportunity for them to rewrite narratives and paint masterpieces of achievement. However, in a world filled with ambition, how can you break through the clamor and join the coveted 1% – the elite who achieve uncommon success? The answer […]
Imagine a workplace where everything has its place, efficiency is king, and frustration is nothing more than a distant memory. Unlike a pipe dream, this can be a reality. How? Using the 5S system is an effective tool for improving productivity and organization. What is 5S? When it comes to 5S, waste is eliminated, flow […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.