Arthur KimMay 10, 2015 Corporate America is obsessed with meetings. They drag on endlessly, accomplish very little, and people seem to show up just to grab a free lunch, avoid getting in trouble, or for personal, political reasons. At my previous position, there were days where I had to attend over seven and a half … Continue reading Don’t Just Survive Boring Meetings, Conquer Them!
Ceren CubukcuMay 7, 2015 It can be difficult to eat healthy when you are stressed out or bored. However, do you know that what you eat during the day affects not only your weight but also your productivity? Snacks with high fat or high sugar such as chips or candies will make you sleepy and … Continue reading Healthy Office Snacks That Increase Your Productivity
Miriam HaraMay 2, 2015 There used to be a time when you wouldn’t think of going to the office without wearing a jacket or a suit. Adding structure to your stature was a definite requirement. Business casual used to mean dressing down only on Fridays. I remember when ‘Casual Fridays’ first came about, people couldn’t … Continue reading Business Casual: More Than The Clothes We Wear
Courtney HuntApril 30, 2015 In earlier SMART Articles, I discussed the evolutionary phases in becoming a digital organization, described how all business functions are being transformed by social and digital technologies, articulated the primary barriers to digital engagement, and offered a digital transformation framework (to read these and other related pieces, click here). This article extends … Continue reading Creating a Digital Transformation Plan of Action: A Guide for Leaders
Rick LepsingerApril 30, 2015 Anyone who has worked on a project that involved leaders from multiple departments or functions knows how quickly progress and productivity can come to a halt. When various staff across different departments and locations are focusing on inconsistent requests and tasks from various leaders, the process can become messy, counterproductive and … Continue reading 3 Signs Your Productivity Problems Are Linked to Poor Collaboration
Tommy LandryApril 25, 2015 Every once in a while, I like to take a break from hard core inbound marketing topics and look at subjects such as entrepreneurship, productivity, and other more general business skills that are important to nearly any professional. As someone who sees personal growth as a mantra, I spend a lot … Continue reading The Myth of Multitasking: Stop Chasing Your Tail And Be Present
Jackie NagelApril 16, 2015 During a recent coaching conversation, a client began the appointment with this statement: “I’ve been busy!” For most entrepreneurs, that generally means we’ve been running around like a “chicken with our head cut off” (as my Grandma would say) but not getting much accomplished. Yet, when we probed a bit further … Continue reading Busy Or Productive: Why Words Matter To Entrepreneurs
Jacob ShriarApril 13, 2015 Most people reading this probably watch the hit tv show The Walking Dead, with nearly 16 million people tuning in for their season finale. In case you haven’t seen it before, it’s about an apocalyptic world dominated by zombies. But zombies don’t only exist on TV, they can be found in … Continue reading The Working Dead: The Cost Of Low Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Paul KeijzerApril 11, 2015 Last week I talked about The Characteristics of Team Flow and how having “the best team in the world” doesn’t always guarantee the best outcomes. Instead, the level of success of the team is more dependent on how groups of people come together and commit themselves fully to achieving the team’s … Continue reading The Goal And Soul Of High Performing Teams
Dorien Morin-van DamApril 9, 2015 Stealing Minutes Every Day! Do you like life hacks and keyboard shortcuts? How about saving time on your social media tasks; do you like that? I do! Anything to make my life easier. As much as I like saving time and being efficient, I despise wasting time and being unproductive. … Continue reading 20 Monthly Social Media Tasks to Complete in 20 Minutes Each, or Less
