Category Archives: Productivity

Is Productivity Getting in the Way?

Renee Groskreutz — November 13, 2019 I have a confession to make! I love productivity ideas. It isn’t that I love being productive. I love the idea of being productive. Now, don’t get me wrong here. I would much prefer to be productive but there is a real truth to productivity that is very difficult … Continue reading Is Productivity Getting in the Way? →

Can You Have a Fun and Productive Work Environment? Science Says Yes

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Mike Kappel — November 11, 2019 Follow @PatriotSoftware As an entrepreneur, you’re likely serious about your startup and want to succeed. But, there’s no rule that says you need to be serious 24/7. News flash: your workplace doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom to be productive (the truth hurts, doesn’t it?). If you … Continue reading Can You Have a Fun and Productive Work Environment? Science Says Yes →

Not Ready? 3 Ways to Push Yourself to Do It Anyway

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Kenna Griffin — October 11, 2019 I’ve never known a student editor who felt ready to become editor-in-chief. Not one. In almost two decades of working with student editors across the nation, I’ve never met a single editor who said, “I’m so ready for the EIC gig.” Instead I’ve heard students say, “I’m scared,” “I … Continue reading Not Ready? 3 Ways to Push Yourself to Do It Anyway →

Heading to a Business Meeting? Here’s How to Be a Standout Participant

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Deborah Sweeney — September 23, 2019 Follow @MyCorporation — September 23, 2019 What’s your initial reaction when you find out you need to attend a business meeting? Do you feel excited at the idea of learning something new, or do you plan to spend the meeting daydreaming because you assume it will be boring? Hopefully, … Continue reading Heading to a Business Meeting? Here’s How to Be a Standout Participant →

How To Work Effectively With A Worrier—Even If It’s You

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Liz Kislik — September 19, 2019 Follow @lizkislik — September 19, 2019 Between political upheaval, stock market gyrations and general office politics, there’s plenty for any professional to be concerned about these days. As a business person, it’s part of your job to do rigorous risk assessments, but if you go too far and make … Continue reading How To Work Effectively With A Worrier—Even If It’s You →

The Power of Energy Management in the Workplace

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Bobi Seredich — September 6, 2019 — September 6, 2019 Research shows as leaders move up in an organization, the demands become greater. Busy leaders have to do more with less time. Many people feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfocused; often feeling like they are lacking purpose in their work. In their personal lives, they might … Continue reading The Power of Energy Management in the Workplace →

Help, I’m Never Getting to the Important Work

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Don Dalrymple — September 2, 2019 Follow @dondalrymple — September 2, 2019 I understand. It can be really comforting to do what is urgent and stay in the groove of knocking out tasks. In a given day of work, there’s always the tasks that have to get done to keep pipelines moving, make customers happy … Continue reading Help, I’m Never Getting to the Important Work →

Are You the Right Type of Busy?

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Kelly Louro — August 23, 2019 — August 23, 2019 Do you ever mistake hyperactivity for productivity? Trick question – everybody does! But if you’re sacrificing true productivity for the day-to-day busy work, you are not fulfilling your role as the business owner. And we’re here to help. It isn’t easy delegating – you may … Continue reading Are You the Right Type of Busy? →

Micro-Moments: What They Are and How to Use Them

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Bonnie Harris — August 20, 2019 Follow @waxmarketing — August 20, 2019 In the age of digital assistance, consumers plan before they experience, even if only for a moment. They want to know as much as they can about what they’ll be getting into and minimize unwanted surprises. Google reports that 91% of mobile users … Continue reading Micro-Moments: What They Are and How to Use Them →

Forget Breakfast — Lunch is the Most Important Meal of the Day

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Alon Tvina — August 10, 2019 — August 10, 2019 Not all off-site business meetings are created equal. Here’s the recipe for getting the most out of yours. Meetings are a double-edged sword. Often, they are a waste of time and resources, a point well-illustrated by the corporate push across the galaxy to reduce their … Continue reading Forget Breakfast — Lunch is the Most Important Meal of the Day →