Why Do Successful People Prepare for Failure?
If you accept that anything mechanical or dependent on technology can fail at any time, then you can open the door to increased productivity and success. If you prepare for [...]
Jul, 6
2015
Jun, 29
2015
Can Disney?s FastPass Boost Your Productivity?
What if Disney?s FastPass system could make you more productive and focused on the job? This could be especially useful for those important tasks that you never have time to [...]
Jun, 22
2015
Leadership Tip: Don’t Open the Oven
Don't open the oven is a leadership tip that's easy to understand but a challenge for some to follow. It's all about trusting your team and allowing them to do [...]
Jun, 15
2015
Problems at Work: When It Rains, It Pours
Do you allow problems at work to grow because you and your team are very busy? These are things that can be addressed quickly but are often forgotten because other [...]
Jun, 10
2015
Productivity: What’s Your Cookie Close?
You can learn a lot about productivity from how a restaurant sells you a cookie. One national chain (which I'm not naming as it is not a sponsor) has figured [...]
Jun, 1
2015
Conflict Resolution: Choose Your Option
No matter your position, you may find yourself needing to be a leader when it comes to conflict resolution. This can be an unfamiliar distraction, where making the wrong choice [...]
May, 26
2015
Leadership: The Problem with Feedback
If you're a leader, you may find yourself challenged in how to effectively give feedback to your team. Do it well and you strengthen you organization. If you deliver feedback [...]
May, 18
2015
Will Favors at Work Kill Your Career?
Most workplaces can be broken down into those who ask for favors at work and those who grant favors on the job. This division can lead to decreased productivity and [...]
May, 11
2015
Leadership Development: Remember The Bean
A leader can learn a lot about perspective by visiting The Bean in Chicago. The sculpture, known formally as Cloud Gate, could be best described as a giant reflective bean. [...]
May, 4
2015
You Should Worry About Low Employee Engagement
If you lead a team, then you should be worried about ongoing research into employee engagement. The Gallup organization has been tracking this important indicator in the United States for [...]