By Herbert Lui March 19, 2022 There’s a saying I’ve heard countless times, some variation of, “Don’t let ‘perfect’ be the enemy of ‘good.’” (Here’s an example.) I like it, because aiming for perfection is the surest way to a creative block and paralysis by analysis. Aiming for good is a great rallying call to … Continue reading This is how “bad” can be the first step to “good”
By LaRae Quy—SmartBrief February 03, 2022 During this pandemic, I’ve read many ridiculous articles about how resilience means “bouncing through” our obstacles—as though riding out a pandemic is life on a trampoline. These Band-Aids of advice do nothing to encourage people to look for the deep healing they will need if they truly want … Continue reading 4 effective ways to become more resilient
Lewis Schenk January 18, 2022 The new year is a great time to plan new goals or to implement a different approach for your business. What isn’t so great about this time of year is that getting back into the full swing of things can be a slow process after taking some well-deserved time-off. Below … Continue reading How to Increase Productivity: 3 Simple Tips For 2022
Amy Drader November 15, 2021 Image created by freepik.com Burn out. This is extreme exhaustion that has a dramatic impact on physical and mental health. Research has well-established that burnout largely stems from the workplace. It is not the result of individuals making poor choices and managing time ineffectively. It is caused by a toxic … Continue reading One Sure Way to Find Relief from Burnout
Stefan Wolpers November 5, 2021 TL; DR: Maximizing Utilization as a Relic from the Industrial Management Past There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Since Scrum is an intentionally incomplete framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, what if the focus of the organization is on … Continue reading Maximizing Utilization, Ignoring Slack Time — Making Your Scrum Work
Amy Drader August 31, 2021 Vector image by freepik.com I went through an interesting exercise a few months ago. I personally invited over 200 former colleagues to join my email list. There was no catch and no marketing. It was just a personal note via email or LinkedIn checking-in or catching-up and then asking if … Continue reading 5 Tips to Help You Say No More Often
Erica Schultz August 23, 2021 Recent research from MetLife reveals more workers are stressed and burned out, which is stifling productivity: 37% report feeling stressed more than half the time while working, and 34% feel burned out. Worry, fear, isolation, competing demands, distractions, limited resources—all can take a heavy toll on our energy level. And … Continue reading Tips for Increasing Your Energy, Engagement, and Productivity
Isaac Kohen August 20, 2021 For many people, work was redefined in 2021. Whether employees navigated a remote work environment for the first time or managed new tools associated with accelerated digitalization, the way work was accomplished – and what even constitutes work – looks different than it did a year ago, and it will … Continue reading 5 Year-End Productivity Goals Every Company Can Embrace
Megan Smith August 2, 2021 For Christmas this year, my aunt gave me a spiral-bound engagement calendar. It’s charming, and I appreciated the thought behind the gift, but I can’t honestly imagine using it over my Google Calendar. The paper book can’t warn me that it’s time to leave for my meeting or tell other … Continue reading 17 Productivity Apps to Help You Conquer Your World
Daglar Cizmeci July 30, 2021 As an entrepreneur, staying positive throughout your journey can be challenging. Despite fluctuating markets and ever-changing consumer behaviours, the need to keep your business or idea growing while innovating within the means of new products and services aligning with demands can feel draining, to say the least. Thanks to the … Continue reading 3 Productivity Hacks Successful Entrepreneurs Use to Stay Productive
