As entrepreneurs, we’re immune to thinking that work carries over into our personal lives. For example, this past weekend, I went out of town with my family. While I was able to unplug a little, I still had to respond to work-related emails. I even had to schedule an emergency conference call with a couple […]
The business value of time management is simple: Better quality work, produced more frequently, with fewer mistakes. But how do you actually teach this concept to employees? Here is how employers can teach time management. While leading by example works in other forms of management, practicing time management skills yourself won’t train your employees on […]
I have an affinity for William Penn. Sure. He founded the Province of Pennsylvania, as well as planned and developed Philadelphia. But, it was also the democratic principles he established that were the inspiration for the United States Constitution. And, he also had some pretty inspiring quotes. Here are some thoughts on time which is […]
The idea of starting a side hustle or side business may sound daunting. From the outside looking in, it may seem nearly impossible to work 40 hours per week at your day job, take care of all your other household responsibilities, side hustle, and still have a life. This is what I thought a few […]
Because time is your most valuable and precious resource, it’s only natural that you want to squeeze the most out of it each day. That’s probably why you’re trying to strengthen your time management skills, like reducing time-sucks from your schedule. Try as you might, these time-sucks are inevitable but, believe it or not, they […]
Managing your calendar is no easy task. But, it’s essential to keep this management under control if you want to lead a successful and productive life. After all, the last thing you want is to plan a dinner with a high-profile client only to realize that it’s the same night as your child’s birthday. These […]
When it comes to the calendar vs. to-do list debate, which do you think is better? The most common of the two is probably a to-do list. Most people have a to-do list of some sort. Maybe you list out what you have to do each day at work or create a weekend to-do list […]
I’ve never been a fan of Sunday nights. Sure. It signals the end of the weekend. But, for me, it’s more about worrying about all of the things I need to do in the coming week. It’s overwhelming and can almost cause a panic attack — if I don’t focus on moving forward. The good […]
If you want to be the boss, then you need to start acting, thinking, and becoming the boss. Guess what? That takes more than a title or corner office. It’s about being a role model, as well as someone dependable and trustworthy. And, that starts with being as productive as possible. Becoming the boss is […]
Many of us probably feel like we don’t have enough time during the week to get everything done. When it comes to working, the typical 5-day 40-hour work week has been the standard for the longest time. For many entrepreneurs, they find themselves working 6 or 7 days regularly just to keep up with all […]
