Legendary film critic Roger Ebert once said, “I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” And, from my own personal experiences, I couldn’t agree more. The first example that comes to mind was a former boss. I learned a lot from him on how to be an effective leader, and I greatly respected […]
A secretary or administrative assistant does much more than just schedule or reschedule meetings. You’re responsible for organizing and maintaining your boss’s calendar so that they’ll always meet deadlines and never miss an important event. Because of this added responsibility — you’re probably the most crucial person in your exec’s life. Here are twenty-five calendar […]
Everyone wants to live a more productive existence as it provides for a more enjoyable, fulfilled life. However, most people don’t realize that one of the most effective ways of achieving these ambitions is through their calendar. It’s not the sexiest task. But, properly managing your calendar ensures that you have complete control of your […]
Do you have a love/hate relationship with deadlines? I do; for starters having a deadline hovering over me can be stressful. I already have so much on my plate that the last thing I need is to have a nagging deadline to occupy my thoughts. And, things will only get worse if you miss any […]
Whether you realize it or not, time management plays a huge role in how successful you are in life. For starters, it can reduce stress, allows you to prioritize what’s most important, and improves your reputation. Time management also helps you make the right decisions, eliminates wasted time, and gives you the freedom to do […]
Running your own business and knowing how to sell go hand in hand. Whether you’re selling to other customers or other businesses, the idea of actually selling can seem overwhelming and time-consuming. You may think that you have to do all this work to build up rapport into order to successfully sell. Or, you may […]
It should come as no surprise that satisfied employees are more productive. After all, if you feel physically ill every time you go into work, I doubt that you’ll be performing at your peak performance. Here are eight factors that negatively affect morale and productivity. As someone in a leadership role, it’s your obligation to […]
If we were in a room together and I asked everyone who feels that time is in short supply to raise their hands — I feel everyone’s hands would rocket into the air. Of course, there are many reasons for feeling that time is short because it is. The logic can be as simple as […]
You would like that something as simple as writing dates wouldn’t get so confusing. This is especially true if you’re doing a lot of traveling abroad or working with people from different parts of the world. But, the truth is that date formats vary across the world. Start formatting your Calendar today. For example, in […]
I have yet to meet a fellow entrepreneur who didn’t want to step up their time management game. The problem is that entrepreneurs and all business people — get overwhelmed by the plethora of hacks and advice thrown their way. But, I think one of the easiest, and most effective places to start upping your […]
