With the explosion of written communication through email, text messaging, social media and other messaging apps, there’s no surprise why millennials hate picking up the phone and making an old school phone call. That being said, you need to get over your fear of the phone. Written communication allows us to participate in conversations at […]
In a culture that really values output, we often find ourselves looking for the best productivity hacks. After all, the more productive we are the more we can get done, and the more we can get done the more money we make. I’ve tested several productivity hacks throughout the years. Some worked while others were […]
Team meetings play a traditional and sometimes obligatory role in office culture, but that doesn’t mean they’re appreciated. On the contrary, a recent Harris poll revealed that 46 percent of employees would prefer to do anything else other than sit in a status meeting. Seventeen percent said they would rather watch paint dry. Yikes. Transforming those counter-productive […]
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware of the many peaks and valleys that come with starting a business of your own. One day you’ve got a world full of possibilities, the next you’re pinching pennies and considering an out. It’s a stark reality that so many people face when they find themselves as a broke […]
Miscommunications happen frequently with most everyone I know. Technology has allowed us to communicate faster but not necessarily better. While some miscommunication is merely annoying, it’s those awful miscommunications that occur at the most inopportune moments that put unnecessary stress on us all, creating conflict and can be a disrupting influence in relationships. While some […]
Believe it or not, there are many managers who struggle with becoming a manager. One reason I find is because they have a hard time handling all of the duties a manager must constantly juggle. They get overwhelmed and shut down. Another is a lack of training. If you are a new manager or leader […]
When you’re scheduling meetings between clients, vendors, and your employees, things can get sloppy real quick if you’re not organized. Disorganization tends to cause rushing between appointments. Even worse, you’ll earn a reputation as someone who’s unprepared or forgetful. That’s not fair to anyone — especially to yourself. Instead, you need to optimize meeting times […]
Are you a small business who works with team members in various locations around the globe? How do you go about effective virtual team meetings over the internet? One thing you need to know about virtual meetings is that they are no different from physical ones. At the end of it all, you should have […]
One of the great things about technology is that it allows you to work more effectively — even if you have a remote team. Building and managing a virtual team can be a great way to take advantage of a talent pool available in multiple locations. However, one of the difficulties involved with managing a […]
If you’re like most of us, your weekly calendar is full of meetings. Whether it’s a scheduled company check-in or meeting prospective clients it’s often difficult to gauge their importance. Nonetheless we tend to participate in nearly every meeting that’s scheduled for us. That said, it’s extremely important to determine ways that you can have […]
