Who couldn’t use a productivity boost in 2019? With the new year just beginning, it’s a great opportunity to take a step back, look at how you’ve managed your time over the last year, and make some adjustments for the year ahead. Whether you decide to set specific resolutions for the upcoming year or prefer […]
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Where You’re Wasting Time (and how to get it back)
In pursuit of greater productivity, identifying those wasted pockets of time and putting them to use is one of the best strategies to maximize your time. Every once in a while, I’ll scan my days and look for windows of time I’m not utilizing well. Those short windows that feel wasted really add up. When […]
What Would Eisenhower Do?
Time-management strategies are great, and I love learning about —and sharing— different ways to maximize productivity and streamline work. I use many of these strategies in my own life on a regular basis, and they’ve definitely given me a better sense of control over my time. Some days though, no matter how well-planed my schedule […]
Top 5 Podcasts When You Need a Productivity Boost
There are myriad benefits to increasing productivity. It can help us work less, enjoy our work more, avoid unnecessary stress, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and excel in our field. Your mission to become more productive doesn’t need to be a solo one. From reading blogs to talking with friends and colleagues, I’ve picked up […]
Staying Productive When You Work Remotely
Whether you’re a freelancer, have a remote position, or simply enjoy working outside of the office from time to time, there are some great benefits that come with working from home. With those benefits also come some challenges. As someone who often works from home or while traveling, I feel quite familiar with each. It’s […]
Top 5 Scheduling Mistakes That Could Be Slowing You Down
A strong schedule can be a great time-management tool. But when you haven’t given your schedule the attention it needs, mistakes can sabotage your productivity. We can head into Monday with the best intentions, only to end up feeling exhausted and behind by Friday. Here are a few of the most common scheduling mistakes that […]
If You Want to Grow Your Team, Build Connections
When you’re ready to bring on a new team member, it’s usually a good sign that business is doing well and you’re ready to expand your success. It’s going from that realization to actually bringing on the new hire that can be a bit of a winding road. How will you reach the candidates you’re […]
Often-Overlooked Qualities Worth Considering in Your New Hires
Especially when you’re interviewing a number of candidates, it’s easy to focus in on experience and achievements. As a manager, you want someone who has something to offer your team and who’s going to contribute to its success. While those specific qualifications are important, there are several qualities that are often undervalued when it comes […]
5 Tips for Time-Management Success
With only so many hours in a day, it’s no surprise that busy professionals are often on the lookout for better ways to manage their time. With the typical 40+-hour workweek being challenged by ideas of working smarter, not harder (or longer), time-management skills are taking the forefront. When you know how to manage your […]
3 Internet Marketing Changes in 2016
When it comes to Internet marketing, change is the most constant thing. It seems like every time you turn around, someone is tweaking something that impacts your workflow. Social-media companies are changing the preferred size of their images, a new network comes into existence (or loses relevance), new workflow startups gain traction. It’s always something. […]