Clutter at Work: Productivity Tip
Clutter loves that you don't have time to put something in its proper place. It enjoys watching you get upset when you can't find something. Maybe you're tired of clutter [...]
Jan, 6
2015
Dec, 30
2014
How to Ask the Right Questions
When you ask the right questions, you save time and get the information you need. But before this process can happen, you may need to do a little homework. It's [...]
Dec, 16
2014
Easy Tips for Better Public Speaking
Want some easy tips for better public speaking? After people see me give a presentation, they often will ask me to give them some tips for how they can improve [...]
Dec, 9
2014
Why You Must Ask Questions
To get ahead in your career, you must ask questions. The questions we don't ask or are afraid to appear silly asking can come back to haunt us. In this [...]
Nov, 25
2014
Does Micromanagement Hold You Back?
If you want to see micromanagement on full display, then you should visit a charity car wash. It can be ground zero for people making outrageous demands. In this week's [...]
Nov, 18
2014
Beware of Outside Help
Beware of outside help on the job because sometimes they may hurt you. The idea that your trash is not treasure is easy to understand and yet difficult to remember [...]
Nov, 11
2014
Why You Need to Listen to Feedback
You need to listen to feedback because sometimes you may miss an important message. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast takes you into the communication curve, where a perceived [...]
Nov, 5
2014
Do You Need to Change Your Priorities?
It's important to ask yourself if you need to change your priorities when those priorities are producing mixed results. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast challenges you to consider [...]
Oct, 28
2014
What The Simpsons Taught Me About Giving Feedback
The TV show, The Simpsons, taught me an important lesson about giving feedback. It turns out that you shouldn't treat all feedback as equal. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway [...]
Oct, 22
2014
Making Business Friends
A business friend can offer you support, guidance, and tough love. These people can be tremendous resources, so why do we have few business friends? This week, The 2 Minute [...]