July 21, 2024 4 tricks for dealing with disappointment at work that will help you with life, too The next time something doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would, here’s some advice for turning lemons into lemonade. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You … Continue reading 4 tricks for dealing with disappointment at work that will help you with life, too
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10 Tricks To Make Yourself Wake Up Earlier
March 28, 2024 10 tricks to make yourself wake up earlier Stop telling yourself you’re not a morning person. If you want to be your most productive self, it’s time to change your habits. BY Sarah Peterson Let’s face it, the corporate world is friendlier to early birds than to night owls. For night people, … Continue reading 10 Tricks To Make Yourself Wake Up Earlier
3 tricks to having less unnecessary drama—and more healthy conflict—at work
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders January 11, 2024 It may seem counterintuitive, but a workplace devoid of conflict can be just as treacherous as a high-drama work environment. Without conflict, issues may go unaddressed and passive-aggressive behavior may mount. But when conflict tips over to drama, healthy tension can turn toxic. So how can you tell … Continue reading 3 tricks to having less unnecessary drama—and more healthy conflict—at work
It’s not easy to keep remote teams connected. Here are 5 tricks to help bridge the distance
By Aytekin Tank March 23, 2023 The last several years have turned the conventions of modern work upside down. From the remote work revolution to once-in-a-generation technological leaps, many leaders have struggled to keep up with this high-speed change—especially if they manage global teams. I know these challenges firsthand. When I started … Continue reading It’s not easy to keep remote teams connected. Here are 5 tricks to help bridge the distance
5 tricks that can make any leader a better listener
By Harvey Deutschendorf February 26, 2023 In the communication world, listening has always been treated like the ugly stepchild of speaking. Think of all the training and courses that are available for learning how to be a great speaker. To rise up in the ranks of most organizations, it is often recommended that … Continue reading 5 tricks that can make any leader a better listener
Tech Tricks: How to Manage a Remote and Hybrid Workforce Effectively
Tech Tricks: How to Manage a Remote and Hybrid Workforce Effectively Shannon Flynn / 25 May 2022 There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has created monumental shifts in the global workforce. Businesses had to quickly adapt and allow employees to work remotely, whether it was transitioning to a home-based or hybrid model. It’s … Continue reading Tech Tricks: How to Manage a Remote and Hybrid Workforce Effectively
7 time-saving Google Assistant tricks you should use every day
By Doug Aamoth May 12, 2022 If you’re like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to save time. I’m not all that busy, mind you: I’m mostly just lazy. And the less time I spend doing stuff, the more time I have to not do stuff. Enter Google Assistant. It’s very good at setting … Continue reading 7 time-saving Google Assistant tricks you should use every day
How to Use the Google Ads Budget Report (+10 Can’t-Miss Budgeting Tricks)
Kristen McCormick December 19, 2021 Back in September of 2021, we were hit with a boatload of Google Ads announcements. Some were sad (so long, expanded text ads), some were unsettling (key matching behavior has “improved” ), and some were downright confusing (display campaigns anyone?). But there were some good announcements too, like the new … Continue reading How to Use the Google Ads Budget Report (+10 Can’t-Miss Budgeting Tricks)
4 Cross-Selling Tips & Tricks for a Successful Shopify Store
Haiden Hibbert December 1, 2021 You might be using cross-selling or upselling strategies in your Shopify store already. This is a great way to drive more sales and increase average order value (AOV) and, ultimately, your bottom line. Both cross-selling and upselling typically happen when a customer indicates they’re about to make a purchase and … Continue reading 4 Cross-Selling Tips & Tricks for a Successful Shopify Store
Easy Tips and Tricks to Elevate your Facebook Business Page
Justin Wong November 3, 2021 A Facebook business page is a free-to-set-up page that businesses can create on Facebook to increase their online visibility. Just like a personal Facebook profile, your business page on Facebook can send and receive messages, post updates, and receive notifications. Your business page can also like, comment on, and share … Continue reading Easy Tips and Tricks to Elevate your Facebook Business Page