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 […]
Freelancing is seemingly the way of the future seeing as how 86.5 million people are expected to be freelancing in the U.S. by the year 2027. Freelancers also often earn up to 70% more than traditional workers who do the same jobs. That said, freelancing is not all unicorns and roses. It can be challenging […]
As you are entirely aware, pandemics, such as COVID-19, can completely turn your world upside down. What’s more, the uncertainty and break in normalcy can wreck all of the strides you made in managing your time. Here are nine ways to manage your time during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can get back on track. It’s […]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. Here is how leaders can show their employees gratitude. It’s true. By tapping into the […]
As a parent, there’s a two-letter word that drives you wild whenever you ask your kids to do something. And that word is the dreaded “no.” Anyone with young kids will relate to the beginnings of the “no” word at about two years old. But here is how you can reclaim your time by learning […]
A calendar provides a visual for the short-term (day and week view) and long-term (month to month) so you can stay on top of everything in your business and personal life. That means meetings, projects and deadlines, appointments, special occasions, and important to-do’s. If you have a spouse, you may need to note joint events […]
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 […]
