Category Archives: Productivity

7 Reasons Why Your Meetings Are A Waste Of Time

Peter StarkJuly 7, 2015 An executive we coach asked me if I did training sessions on how to conduct productive meetings. When I asked why he was interested, he told me, “I’ve spent 12 hours this week in meetings that were a total waste of my time.” To make this fact even more depressing, it … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Your Meetings Are A Waste Of Time →

11 Easy Tips Guaranteed To Prevent Productivity Burnout

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Amber TiffanyJune 30, 2015 If you’re anything like me, staying focused and productive over the course of an eight hour plus day can be a challenge. For me there are not only a billion things tempting me into blissful distraction (damn you, MagicPen), but there are all those to-dos, unopened emails, and meetings threatening to … Continue reading 11 Easy Tips Guaranteed To Prevent Productivity Burnout →

Knowing Versus Doing

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Dave BrockJune 28, 2015 There were some interesting comments on my post, Focus On The Customer–Magic Happens! Mike Kunkle wrote that he found it “Amazing that people were amazed.” Michael Harris raised the issue of “Knowing Versus Doing.” These are issues I wrestle with constantly, and which drive great frustration. I think this issue–Knowing Versus … Continue reading Knowing Versus Doing →

Tune Up: Building a Playlist for Productivity

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Defausha HamptonJune 26, 2015 There’s no place like my coveted headphones and playlists. It’s a combination of many things that I find so captivating: energizing beats, the structure of instrumental sounds, passionate and spirited lyrics, unique and animated vocals, and the art of traveling on a melodious journey. Music enthralls emotions allowing you to feel … Continue reading Tune Up: Building a Playlist for Productivity →

How to Say ‘No’ to Favors and Opportunities

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Melissa DukoJune 26, 2015 Apple’s Steve Jobs once said, “[Innovation] comes from saying no to 1,000 things to make sure we don’t get on the wrong track or try to do too much.” Ponder that for a moment. Wouldn’t you rather be remembered for the iPhone instead of creating five mediocre products that ended up … Continue reading How to Say ‘No’ to Favors and Opportunities →

How To Keep Your Team Happy And Productive

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Judy CarollJune 24, 2015 Efficiency in B2B marketing depends on three factors: effective strategies, infrastructure, and personnel. But while some businesses focus on investing for the best marketing automation software and applying better tactics for their lead generation and appointment setting, it remains important to maintain the productivity of each team that composes one’s marketing … Continue reading How To Keep Your Team Happy And Productive →

7 Easy Ways to Ditch Burnout and Amplify Productivity

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Katrina PfannkuchJune 18, 2015 “The biggest myth about productivity is that it’s a measure of how much you get done.” —Joelle Steiniger Balancing productivity with self-care is a bit of an art form. The brain wants to jump in and tackle things in order to feel accomplished, while the body needs rest, nourishment, and time … Continue reading 7 Easy Ways to Ditch Burnout and Amplify Productivity →

Focus Better At Work With These 5 Distraction-Killing Apps

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Alex SholemJune 22, 2015 Distraction and lack of focus is far from a new problem, but the persistence – and insistence – of our digital world makes it harder than ever to stay totally focused on one thing, especially at work. Here at FaxNgo, we’re all about improving your working life through the power of … Continue reading Focus Better At Work With These 5 Distraction-Killing Apps →

Maximize Efficiency Through An Organized Schedule

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Amanda McGuinnessJune 15, 2015 Before you can set up a display, run a promotion, or vie for the best shelf space, you have to show up to the retailer meeting. When busy, it is something so secondary that it can easily be overlooked, hiding in plain sight. Field reps can get so bogged down with the … Continue reading Maximize Efficiency Through An Organized Schedule →

How To Find Your Motivation When You ‘Just Don’t Want To’

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Kenna GriffinJune 13, 2015 We all have days when we just don’t want to. I’m having one of those days today. It started with text before 6 a.m. from my son, who was staying the night with a friend. He had a stomach ache and soon started vomiting. I got him home and in bed … Continue reading How To Find Your Motivation When You ‘Just Don’t Want To’ →