It seems easy enough, yet we humans struggle to appreciate the present. Why? We frequently speak only of the future — but what about building your now? You hear, “Know your why.” Start thinking, “Know your now.” Some people think we lose out on fantastic moments because we are too busy rehashing previous events or […]
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Have you already given up on your New Year’s Resolutions? Don’t be too hard on yourself. Only 8% of people actually reach their goals. But, why? Well, there are a lot of factors. But, here’s a problem that often gets overlooked. We don’t set goals correctly. Typically, when we set goals, we assign a deadline […]
The quick move to remote employment in 2020 presented significant issues for enterprises. In a 2019 Glassdoor study, 58 percent of respondents indicated business culture is more important than wage rises. It’s no surprise that firms were sacrificing sleep to build culture under unusual conditions. Culture Culture is an organization’s identity involving how the company […]
Despite the fact that Zoom has been around for years, the video conferencing platform became ingrained in our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. It became so popular that researchers at Stanford University dubbed the phenomenon of video calls tiring us out as “Zoom Fatigue.” While the paper discussed how video conferencing had exhausted us […]
Some may go on and on about how a schedule of activities or routines inhibits creativity or spontaneity. Of course, there may be a situation or two where that would be true — but maintaining a schedule frees up time for your creative ventures. Others may go on and on about how a schedule of […]
After two years of Zoom video conversations and meetings, employees have figured out how to cheat the system. So when it comes to video meetings, does your staff wig out? How Are Your Zoom Meetings Going? You may act as if you’re interested in the Zoom issue and actively participating in the discussions, but many […]
When you have a busy life that includes work tasks, school assignments, and home chores, Google Calendar can help you keep everything organized. Check these straightforward, simple 25 tips for using the Google Calendar platform to master your schedule. Creating and Modifying Events 1. Quickly add an event The quickest way to add an event […]
Beware of the Rip Van Winkle effect when you do your planning and scheduling. Don’t let the future sneak up on you while you are asleep — be proactive. Be present. Bloomberg says that the secret to an entrepreneur’s productivity is to use time management techniques at work — Be proactive with your productivity, and they […]
If you’re with marketers, you understand how critical it is to communicate with customers to increase client retention, customer engagement, and close sales. However, carving out real one-on-one time may seem harsh, with even more on your to-do marketers list each day — even if you use outsourcing. That’s why it’s a good idea to […]
The mixed work model will likely be commonplace throughout 2022 and well into the future, so we may as well get used to it and learn to do it well. Consider these suggestions to help you create a great mixed-team work approach. COVID brought on the full-hybrid work model, and as long as it continues […]