Switches happen. That’s right, I admit it’s not possible to eliminate ALL of the switchtasking in your day. However, I CAN teach you ways to reduce them to a minimal amount, which will boost your productivity significantly. Here’s one of my favorite “switchbusters”—a tip to avoid switchtasking: Transition from the culture of “Now” to the … Continue reading “Why you should shift to a culture of when to avoid switches”
Ask for permission to pause when things get rushed
Hit the pause button. This time of year, we’re busier than ever rushing through work as we head into vacation time. This leads to higher stress levels, more mistakes, and lost time we will never get back. When you feel overwhelmed, it’s okay to ask for a time-out. Hit the pause button and take a … Continue reading “Ask for permission to pause when things get rushed”
Why the holiday multitasking habit is not productive or healthy
Don’t fall into the holiday multitasking trap! Let’s clarify one thing: multitasking doesn’t exist. As I explain during my interview on WUSA9, what you’re really doing is switchtasking. You’re bouncing from one active task to another, which comes with a hefty price tag: lower quality of work, longer time to complete each task, and a … Continue reading “Why the holiday multitasking habit is not productive or healthy”
How to develop your personal brand story with Chelsea Krost
Do you have a “personal brand” yet? You’ve probably heard that you need one. Yet, if you’re like most people, you have no idea where to start. I have a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Chelsea Krost, to shed some light on the subject. After all, she’s the expert! Chelsea recommends using a formula she calls the “Three … Continue reading “How to develop your personal brand story with Chelsea Krost”
How to make difficult conversations more approachable and productive
Do you hate having difficult conversations? There have been a number of “hot button” topics lately that often create unnecessary tension and walls between people. While we do need to have these difficult conversations, we need to focus on making them productive, rather than destructive. My fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor and director of the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame Christian, … Continue reading “How to make difficult conversations more approachable and productive”
