How often are you checking your email? Your answer to this one question could be costing you hours of lost time every day. According to my poll last week, with over 1900 responses, about 77% of you leave your email open all day. This means you’re in a continual state of switchtasking! Instead of constantly … Continue reading “Why your email habits could be costing you hours every month”

Need a little more motivation? The next time you need an extra boost, try this: Celebrate the little wins! By acknowledging the smaller victories, you refill your motivation tank. You’ll find it much easier to stay on track towards the big goal this way. Here are some fun ideas to celebrate the little victories: 1. … Continue reading “Celebrating your weekly victories increases motivation”

Are you using your notepad productively? Whether it’s paper or digital, a notepad can be a great tool for time management—when used correctly. A notepad is often used to store mixed media. General notes and action items. Using it efficiently comes down to one small tweak and three important questions. First, put a checkbox next … Continue reading “How to use your notepad productively for excellent time management”

Want to be viewed as a valuable team player? One skill matters more than any other: Listening. This means giving people your full attention and communicating that they are IMPORTANT to you. So, how do you become the best listener on your team? Stop multitasking and start focusing. Start by implementing these steps into your … Continue reading “Effective listening is essential for effective teamwork”

Your team WILL make mistakes. Productive leaders understand one important fact: To be human is to fail—and fail often. The goal is NOT to micromanage and avoid failure. Instead, a successful leader turns failure into success by cultivating a nurturing environment for their team. As a result, the team flourishes under their guidance and develops … Continue reading “Productive leaders create an environment of growth”