James ClearSeptember 29, 2015 Why do we make unhealthy and unproductive choices — even when we know we should do better? If you ask most people, they will say that poor choices are a result of a “lack of willpower.” But research from Columbia University is beginning to reveal that willpower doesn’t quite work that … Continue reading How Willpower Works: The Science Of Decision Fatigue And How To Avoid Bad Decisions
Jeff JulianSeptember 29, 2015 To begin, I must get something off of my chest. When I first started in writing, my audience was software developers and I had no problem with empathy. I understood the developer because I was a developer. I know how the tech industry changes affect the day-to-day rhythms of the software … Continue reading Beyond Empathy – Would You Help Your Persona Out of a Burning Truck?
Eric DouglasSeptember 25, 2015 Systems thinking discovers patterns of assumptions that may have been invisible. We refer to these as “frames.” In the field of cognitive science, it’s well understood that frames influence how people think about a particular issue or problem. If you’re not attentive to frames and how they affect you, the result can … Continue reading The Art of Systems Thinking
Stephanie SlackSeptember 25, 2015 Remember back in the day when we were young, unafraid and full of hope? When we allowed ourselves the freedom to dream uninhibitedly and without scrutiny or fear of what others think. Simply put, as children the world was our oyster. But something happens as we get older. That sense of … Continue reading What Do You Do With Your Dreams And Big Ideas?
Katie LeimkuehlerSeptember 24, 2015 Let’s face it, social media is time consuming, especially when it’s done right. If you want to build a successful business or brand, you have to work to create great content and you have to dedicate time to cultivating relationships with fans and followers. Here are some time-saving productivity hacks to … Continue reading The 10 Ultimate Productivity Hacks for Social Media Management
Taylor TomitaSeptember 23, 2015 One of the trickiest parts of business today is figuring out your marketing strategy. A great way to set your company apart from competitors in the field is by being able to quickly adapt and capitalize on trends occurring throughout the year. The more you can show you are connected and … Continue reading Creative & Timely Small Business Marketing Strategies
by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, (September 22, 2015), 1:28 PM While standing in the checkout line at Whole Foods last week I overheard a conversation between the woman in front of me and the gentleman clerk at the cash register. “I sometimes get emails from grocery stores for discounts on products that I always use, but … Continue reading Sometimes I Want To Be An Ostrich
Alexandra LevitSeptember 22, 2015 You may be conscientious, but are you productive? They’re two different things. When I take work personality tests, I’m off the charts on conscientiousness. Conscientious people tend to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement. We display planned rather than spontaneous behavior and are generally organized and dependable. This all … Continue reading 8 Ways You’re Hurting Your Productivity By Being Conscientious
Tor RefslandSeptember 22, 2015 You want to build your online profile, right? Because you KNOW that you need to be present on social media in order to do so. The only problem is that whenever you log on to your social media accounts… you BLACKOUT. When you wake up a lot of time has passed, … Continue reading 4 Things You Need to Stop If You Want To Be Productive on Social Media
James ClearSeptember 18, 2015 Building good habits can be difficult. That’s especially true if you want to stick with them for the long-term. Thankfully, there are a few simple strategies that you can use to build better habits and break bad ones. I’m not going to pretend like these ideas are the only way to … Continue reading 3 Surprisingly Simple Things You Can Do Right Now To Build Better Habits
