The best leaders understand the power when you nurture people. To be a productive leader, don’t just manage. Encourage their strengths. Train your team to be leaders themselves. Have you ever worked under a great leader like this? I’d love to hear how it affected your own growth. When work has meaning, focus and productivity … Continue reading “True leaders nurture the potential they see in others”

Is your greatest weakness really a strength? It is for me. I wasn’t always an expert on time management and productivity. I bounced from career to career like a kangaroo. Then my wife said two words to me… “I’m pregnant.” When I heard this, I quickly realized something had to change. I needed stability to … Continue reading “How a great weakness can be turned into a great strength”

When is your next vacation? If you don’t have an answer, it may be time to schedule one. If you’re worried about getting behind on work, then a vacation is even MORE important, not less. Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of your vacation, while still remaining on schedule at … Continue reading “How to prepare for your vacation to maintain productivity”

Do you wish your work felt more meaningful? When your job starts to feel monotonous, try to think of ONE thing you can do that connects to your core values. Maybe you offer a coworker words of encouragement or add your personal touch before rushing to check one more item off your list. What one … Continue reading “Do one thing beyond the expected to make work meaningful”

Still not convinced that multitasking is ineffective? If I can’t convince you, maybe you can convince yourself. A simple exercise is all you need to test, for yourself, the costs of multitasking—more accurately, switchtasking. Want to give it a try? I recently shared the details of my popular multitasking exercise with Marco Santarelli, on his popular … Continue reading “How to test the cost of switchtasking for yourself”