Category Archives: Productivity

8 Strategies for Effectively Dealing with Change Fatigue

by Peter Stark January 24, 2016 Follow @peterbstarkJanuary 24, 2016 The necessity of change for organizational growth and advancement is indisputable. But what do you do when your organization experiences too many changes, and you and your employees are feeling the effects of change fatigue? In a recent seminar on Effectively Dealing with Organizational Change, … Continue reading 8 Strategies for Effectively Dealing with Change Fatigue →

Stop Wasting People’s Time

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by Brent Pohlman January 24, 2016 Follow @brentpohlmanJanuary 24, 2016 This topic really speaks volumes to me. It is really the big differential between business professionals who want to grow in their careers and those who do not. In my experience, I have worked in a number of very different cultures and in each circumstance … Continue reading Stop Wasting People’s Time →

13 Tips to Stop Multi-tasking and Get More Done

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by Susan Poirier January 23, 2016 Follow @aceconciergeJanuary 23, 2016 Training at the gym and running your company have more in common than you may realize. If you want to build muscle, then key in on focus, determination and single-tasking. You’re not going to be able to press 845 pounds if you’re busy scoping out … Continue reading 13 Tips to Stop Multi-tasking and Get More Done →

The Two Types of Inspiration (Are You Using Both in Your Work and Life?)

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by James Clear January 23, 2016 Follow @james_clearJanuary 23, 2016 It’s easy to spend all day searching for inspiration. You can find incredible videos, articles, and news stories, and email them out to all of your friends. But the best (and longest lasting) type of inspiration comes from applying those outside bits of motivation to … Continue reading The Two Types of Inspiration (Are You Using Both in Your Work and Life?) →

5 TED Talks to Get You Through a Rough Day of Meetings

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by Leslie Clavin January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Everyone has been there. You come into work, check your calendar, and see that your day is packed full of meetings. So what do you do? I found a coping method that might seem unusual – TED Talks. I’ll explain: SHIFTers are fortunate to receive the week … Continue reading 5 TED Talks to Get You Through a Rough Day of Meetings →

How to Break a Bad Habit (and Replace It With a Good One)

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by James Clear January 18, 2016 Follow @james_clearJanuary 18, 2016 Bad habits interrupt your life and prevent you from accomplishing your goals. They jeopardize your health — both mentally and physically. And they waste your time and energy. So why do we still do them? And most importantly, is there anything you can do about … Continue reading How to Break a Bad Habit (and Replace It With a Good One) →

We’ve Always Done It This Way…

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by Steve DiGioia January 18, 2016 Follow @stevedigioiaJanuary 18, 2016 …that’s one of the worst things an employee can say to me. Something happened the other day that reminded me of a time when I was still new in this business. Yes, I didn’t have the 25+ years of experience as I do now but … Continue reading We’ve Always Done It This Way… →

Social Media Tips to Get More Done In Less Time

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by Penney Fox January 14, 2016 Follow @foxinteractiveJanuary 14, 2016 The Question Everyone Asks This week, I’ve been preparing for a local small business event. I’ve been asked to sit on panel with other local social media people who do what I do. I get lumped into this group of social media marketing folks all … Continue reading Social Media Tips to Get More Done In Less Time →

How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the “2-Minute Rule”

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by James Clear January 7, 2016 Follow @james_clearJanuary 7, 2016 I’ve been following a simple rule that is helping me crush procrastination and making it easier for me to stick to good habits at the same time. I want to share it with you today so that you can try it out and see how … Continue reading How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the “2-Minute Rule” →

7 Simple Tips for Insanely Productive Meetings in 2016

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by Kathi Miller-Miller January 7, 2016 Follow @KathimilleJanuary 7, 2016 Are you dreading that first completely unproductive, time wasting meeting 2016? If so, you’ve got lots of company! Meetings that start late; run long and meander more off topic than on are unprofessional, highlight poor communication and leadership skills and a complete waste of everyone’s … Continue reading 7 Simple Tips for Insanely Productive Meetings in 2016 →