Category Archives: Productivity Techniques

How this standard (sometimes hated) office practice can boost your productivity in work and life

  By Bob Brody January 06, 2024 I can tell you the time of day within a matter of minutes, all without ever peeking at a watch or clock. My accuracy is uncanny.  Here’s why. For 21 years my employers mandated that either weekly or daily I fill out a time sheet. I tabulated, in … Continue reading How this standard (sometimes hated) office practice can boost your productivity in work and life

‘Most importantly, I don’t give up’: How a mom who had been out of the workforce for a decade talked her way into a career opportunity

  By Blaire Briody July 18, 2023 This article is the second in a series about gatekeepers in the professional world taking a chance on those with nontraditional backgrounds. Read the full series here. The series is published in partnership with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. In early 2015, Daisy Magnus-Aryitey was 32 years old … Continue reading ‘Most importantly, I don’t give up’: How a mom who had been out of the workforce for a decade talked her way into a career opportunity

CEOs are throwing tantrums about productivity and return-to-office plans

  By AJ Hess April 21, 2023   Few things spread across the internet as quickly—or solicit criticism as swiftly—as viral videos of upset CEOs.    Recent examples include Andi Owen, president and CEO of MillerKnoll, whose leaked video berating employees for asking about their bonuses made the rounds this week. “Don’t ask about, What … Continue reading CEOs are throwing tantrums about productivity and return-to-office plans

Why you may want to embrace your perfectionism

  By Katherine Morgan Schafler January 24, 2023 In the same way the word “bossy” served to regulate authoritative, traditionally masculine behaviors in girls and women, the word “perfectionist” has quietly risen to regulate ambition and power. As with all implicit messaging, we not only unconsciously hear it—we unconsciously internalize it. I’ll give you an … Continue reading Why you may want to embrace your perfectionism

Managers have productivity paranoia. Here are 5 steps to better align your team

  By Vetri Vellore January 19, 2023 A new year means new personal and professional goals. 2023 is here, and it’s a natural time to reflect on what defines you as a leader—what’s working and what’s not. The best gift you can give your business and team as we move into 2023 is clarity on … Continue reading Managers have productivity paranoia. Here are 5 steps to better align your team

Why Bombas’ cofounder thinks you should treat every day like Giving Tuesday

  By Randy Goldberg November 29, 2022 Homelessness has been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. It’s more visible in our cities, suburbs, and rural communities alike. Think about this: On any given night, more than 500,000 people experience homelessness in the U.S. Additionally, 1,300,000 children under the age of 6 … Continue reading Why Bombas’ cofounder thinks you should treat every day like Giving Tuesday