Emails are best when they are both friendly and brief.  And if you want the recipient to take action, I’ve got two words for you: Bullet points When people see a wall of text in an email, it automatically creates an obstacle for their focus. Recipients often quickly scan through it and then tell themselves … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Bullet points make emails easier to read”

Boundaries aren’t just for healthy relationships and well-raised children. The same is true for success in your career. You need to set boundaries in order to succeed. Otherwise, you’ll eventually burn out before reaching your goals! What kind of boundaries are we talking about? Here are just a few that come to mind: • A … Continue reading “Success Tip: Boundaries don’t limit your success, they encourage it.”

Things don’t always go as planned. Especially when you work from home! So, what are you supposed to do? Well, for starters, expect the unexpected. That simple change in your mindset can go a long way towards reducing stress! Now, I’m not saying become a pessimist. I’m saying, create a schedule that can handle several … Continue reading “How to handle working from home when things don’t go as planned”

“Let me google that for you.” Ever said that to someone? Or has someone ever said that to you? Asking for help is great. But one pattern I see among successful people is that they first attempt to find their own answers. When you do that, you learn more. Your mind is stretched. The answers … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Search for your own answers first. Then ask for help.”

Are you always there for your team? More importantly: do you consistently follow up on the work others are doing? I’m not talking about micromanaging. I mean creating a culture of accountability. Not because you expect them to fail. Quite the opposite! You want to help them grow into the very best version of themselves. … Continue reading “Leadership Tip: Consistent follow-up leads to consistent follow-through”