Active Listening Tip
Learning how to practice active listening is an important professional skill. It can prevent mistakes, improve collaboration, and boost your profile in the workplace. We know people have a need [...]
Sep, 25
2017
Sep, 18
2017
Do Your Employees Make This Productivity Mistake?
Let's continue the discussion of the phrase that is a big productivity mistake at work. It's "One more thing." Recently, we talked about how leaders can create problems and burnout [...]
Sep, 11
2017
Hurricane Irma Lessons: The Value of Your Emergency Plan
My sleeping view in the hurricane shelter wasn’t originally part of my Emergency Plan. When I recently wrote about the importance of your emergency plan for a business, it [...]
Sep, 4
2017
This Phrase is a Productivity Killer
The phrase, “One more thing,” is a productivity killer for both leaders and employees. In today’s busy world, it can be very tempting to squeeze a little more work into [...]
Aug, 28
2017
What’s Your Emergency Plan?
Having an emergency plan at your business can save you time and money. It’s preparation for unexpected things that could paralyze your operations. While most people agree that having a [...]
Aug, 21
2017
Fear of Change or Fear of Progress?
Fear of change keeps many from making necessary improvements at work. You know something isn’t working or needs to be changed. But addressing the problem means learning something new or [...]
Aug, 14
2017
Do You Need Better Quality Control?
While you may often think about the importance of quality control, do you have quality control policies? Many leave it to chance, which makes their businesses vulnerable to gradual changes. [...]
Aug, 7
2017
Are You Overwhelmed at Work?
If you frequently feel overwhelmed at work, then your problem may be overstimulation. Sometimes, in order to get more done, you have to remove potential distractions. At first, these challenges [...]
Jul, 31
2017
Productivity and Perception
A lackluster shoe wardrobe taught me a great lesson about productivity and perception. It began after a meeting attended by several women. The ladies were noting how another man, who [...]
Jul, 24
2017
How to Fix a Broken Process
When you’re stuck with a broken process, it can be hard to figure out how to fix it. These are the things that eat up a lot of your time [...]