Productivity Tip: Embrace Discomfort
It sounds unlikely but people will welcome a situation that involves some discomfort, if they believe that it will lead to something worth having. This is a productivity secret that [...]
Nov, 22
2016
Nov, 15
2016
Do You Hurt Productivity at Work?
What if you had little habits that actually hurt productivity at work? These may be the product of a bored mind that unwittingly distracts people from their big picture goals. [...]
Nov, 8
2016
Why You Need to Anticipate Problems at Work
Leaders who seem to move ahead of the competition often share a simple trait: they anticipate problems at work. This isn’t a matter of clairvoyance but rather having a close [...]
Nov, 1
2016
Do Your Assumptions Produce Mistakes?
Do you make fast decisions based on your assumptions? While it can feel good to trust your gut, does your gut ever get it wrong? Sometimes you may be missing [...]
Oct, 25
2016
Poor Training Costs You Money
You’ve probably encountered a employee who had poor training at a fast food restaurant. He or she doesn’t know the right buttons to push on the cash register, is visibly [...]
Oct, 18
2016
The Benefits of Change at Work
Do you realize that your organization needs to change but you’re not sure how to overcome resistance to change? It can be hard to let go of proven and beloved [...]
Oct, 12
2016
The Problem with Your Deadlines
Deadlines can be a very effective tool in making sure things get done. They can also be an easy path to burnout for your team. What if you're using your [...]
Oct, 5
2016
How to Prevent Mistakes at Work
Most leaders don’t have a process for how to prevent mistakes at work. They either are too hard or too soft on the person who made the error. Mistakes are [...]
Sep, 27
2016
How to Make Your Meetings Shorter
You can make your meetings shorter but it will require making some changes in how they are run. Long meetings are a top complaint of leaders, as they often result [...]
Sep, 20
2016
The Shortcuts You Need to Avoid
It’s good to try to save yourself some time or money but sometimes you may be taking shortcuts that actually hurt you. These are simple mistakes that can be made [...]