productivity

 

Four Ways To Work Smarter, Not Harder

We’ve all heard the adage “work smarter, not harder.” In today’s fast paced workplace the saying has become increasingly relevant. […]
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Five Powerful Strategies To Overcome Procrastination And Boost Productivity

Procrastination is the art of delaying tasks and putting off important work. It is a common struggle that many of […]
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Busy Does Not Mean Productive

It’s a common response. How are things going? Busy. It comes out of our mouths almost by itself. The truth […]
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Showing Appreciation Doesn’t Require Grand Gestures

You don’t need grand gestures to show your employees your appreciation. Sometimes, it’s the little, everyday things that matter most. […]
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Time Management Starts By Knowing How You Spend Time

It’s happened to all of us. We look at the clock and wonder where the time has gone. People complain […]
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Effective Email Means Paying Attention

We use email more than ever, so you need to make sure your words reflect what you actually want to […]
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Employee Engagement: The Difference Between Success and Failure

Your employees are on the front lines when it comes to dealing with customers. They are the face, the heart […]
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Be Productive Not Busy

It’s a common response. How are things going? Busy. It comes out of our mouths almost by itself. The truth of the matter is we shouldn’t be busy. Even if we have a lot going on, we should be striving to be productive, not busy. What’s…

Should That Item Really Be On Your To-Do List?

Not every project or task you take on requires your immediate attention. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself a few questions to help you prioritize your to-do list. Why is this task necessary? If there’s no clear answer, it’s probably not urgen…

Spark Your Own Creativity

When our daily routines are geared toward barreling through a to-do list, it can be hard to set the right conditions for creativity. Fortunately, there is a time-tested approach — that’s also quite simple — for generating creative ideas. Gather raw mat…