As you’re all well aware, the world is going through a pandemic. As a result, people are anxious, frightened, and suffering. And, they’re looking for answers on how this crisis is affecting them and when things can go back to “normal.” Here are a few suggestions about leading with empathy from home. Recently, I returned […]
To our ancestors, spring held special meaning. As the earth birthed buds and blossoms, people rejoiced at the end of the colder, darker months and the promise of rebirth. They left us frescoes, poetry, and other creative works celebrating spring’s glory. With COVID-19 letting up a little — maybe — our summer will look a […]
For the most part, calendaring conflicts won’t occur with the Calendar system because you are sharing your Calendar with others, and you have specific openings that you allow others to fill in. Thankfully, this will resolve most issues. But, as much as you might like — you can’t take every meeting request. People will book […]
We all battle with our imaginary shoulder angels and devils. The bad thoughts get the better of us some days, and it takes concentrated effort to flip the scales, and sometimes these thoughts and feelings can get us down. If things get really bad — be sure and reach out to a friend, mentor, or […]
With the right routine, you don’t need to be a morning person. Get those first few hours of your day right, and you can overcome even the worst case of the mornings. If you’re like many Americans, that morning routine includes a hot beverage. But which works better for getting you up and going: coffee […]
Over the last few weeks, our concept of “normal” has shifted dramatically. Working from home has gone from a nice-to-have perk that some companies offered to a necessity for the majority of office workers globally. For some, perhaps those who were sometimes able to work remotely in the past, this change is a welcome development. […]
Table of Contents Best Calendar Apps For Freelancers Calendar Fantastical 2 Vantage Cal Google Calendar Awesome Calendar Calendars 5 Week Calendar and Cally Pocket Informant Peek Calendar Tiny Calendar Calvetica Evie miCal If you are a freelancer, then you know the challenge of working in many different places. It used to be that there weren’t […]
Working from home used to be a luxury for a select few employees. The joy of choosing to work at home is rapidly changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the free choice to elect to have a work from home day — it becomes an order which is not quite so appealing. A Gartner […]
We live in an age of distractions. Take when you’re trying to focus 100 percent on your work. You’re just about to get in the zone when suddenly your phone buzzes. It’s a notification tempting you to check that text, email, or message you just received. But that’s only one example. You can also get […]
We often think humility implies weakness and a lack of confidence. But humility is neither weak nor timid. British author C.S. Lewis once said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.” Lewis knew that humility is a reflection of empathy — some experts consider empathy the most essential leadership skill. […]
