Confusion Can Cost You Time and Money
A recent discussion about hotel toiletries reminded me that confusion can cost you time and money. You may have heard that lawmakers in California are discussing a bill that would [...]
Jun, 16
2019
May, 27
2019
The Open Office Challenge
For many leaders, the open office challenge is about maximizing productivity in an environment that is full of distractions. Taking away walls and doors can encourage teamwork and promote equity. [...]
May, 6
2019
How to Handle High Stress Moments at Work
How do you handle high stress moments at work? I've learned they can happen when you least expect. And you're likely expected to perform at a high level. It's like [...]
Jun, 19
2017
Productivity: Who Sings Your Chorus?
Leaders who want to boost productivity should be inspired by the chorus of a song. It’s a chance to restate key goals that will keep you and your team on [...]
Mar, 29
2017
How to Be More Productive at Work
You probably want to be more productive at work but aren’t sure how to get started. As a result, you become stuck. You’re paying the price as your workload continues [...]
Feb, 6
2017
How to Prepare for a Nightmare
You’ve probably had the nightmare where you are unprepared for something. Maybe it’s the important test you didn’t know about. In some ways, this kind of nightmare is worse than [...]
Oct, 3
2016
Are You a Distraction at Work?
We often talk about how you can avoid distractions at work. Have you considered the possibility that you may be the source of some of these distractions? None of these [...]
Aug, 8
2016
Shortcuts Can Hurt Your Productivity at Work
A lot of people think that shortcuts at work are something to be pursued but often shortcuts can hurt your productivity. The problem is a certain kind of shortcut that [...]
Dec, 8
2015
2 Minute Takeaway – Ep 233: Your Big/Little Productivity Problem
Your productivity may be undermined by a small little problem. It won't be something that's life or death but it's a productivity trap that you'll pay for in other ways, [...]
Dec, 8
2015
Productivity: Have Fun Tasks Taken Over Your Day?
Roger is well known in the office for saying that he never has enough time to get his important work done. He's an organized middle manager, who has enjoyed a [...]