I love being productive during weekends. In fact, some of my best work is a result of working weekends instead of waiting until Monday. The problem is there are several distractions on weekends – especially if you live in a bustling city. Because I’ve been working seemingly weird hours for years, I often get asked […]
If you manage people and love what you do that doesn’t necessarily mean you are good at it. Even though that statement might sting a bit, it could be true. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean things have to stay that way. For instance, if time management is difficult for you, work on improving your skills in […]
Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding experience, but it can also require a ton of time, motivation, sacrifice, and energy. This often leads to burnouts. I’ve faced multiple burnouts as an entrepreneur and I’ve become pretty aware of the warning signs. If you feel like you’re running on empty, worrying too much or having anxiety breakdowns, […]
Every business owners wants their company to grow each year. Pretty obvious right. While it is definitely obvious, you’d be surprised how many businesses fail to identify growth opportunities for their company. Do you hire more employees? Offer new products? Spend more on marketing? There is no single answer to growth. However, there is always […]
Let’s be real. Sometimes, your personal life can wreak havoc on your business. As much as we try to keep personal and business separate, we’re human. The problem is when the issues in our personal lives affect our productivity. In recent weeks, I’ve engaged in multiple conversations with business owners who have all been dealing […]
Time ticks along at a steady pace yet many people complain about not having enough of it. In fact, most people don’t complete their entire task list on any given day. Of course, not everyone who has this complaint makes the best use of their time. Far too many workers are seen gossiping, texting, or […]
We live in an imperfect world. That means we will inevitably run into conflict in life. Conflict in the workplace, especially, can be extremely frustrating and counterproductive. After all, it’s pretty difficult to focus when you’re wrapped up in drama. The good news is you can overcome conflict in the workplace and get back to […]
As a leader, it can be easy to let the morale of an office slip away. However, to get it back, it’s not as hard as you think. And if one thing’s for certain it’s that happy employees translate to a more productive work environment, and thus, a thriving business. The core of every business […]
It’s taken me almost a decade to realize that work life balance doesn’t actually exist. There is no way we can equally balance each area of our lives all at the same time. It’s completely unrealistic and doesn’t work with life in general. However, what does exist is work-life integration. My friends often make fun […]
If you’re naturally organized around your schedule, kudos to you. If you’re someone who struggles with an unorganized schedule, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Taming your schedule requires focus, and you truly need to commit to a process that works for you. That said, you need to try different strategies in order to find […]
