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stop being reactive at work
Being responsive isn't the same as being reactive. Most people know this intellectually and ignore it in practice. Every time you treat your inbox…
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All Work and No Play
Would you rather listen instead? Click here for a the 5-minute audio recording In the 1930s and 1940s, the Ford Motor Company considered laughter a disciplinary offense. Humming, whistling, and smiling were considered insubordination. Henry Ford believed, “When we are…
Overcoming Team Burnout
Team burnout increased in 2020 and 2021 and needs to be a top priority for companies. Over 70% of workers reported overwhelm and burnout.
Focus Offline
Do you have trouble concentrating because of all the rings, pings, and buzzes? Focus offline to save yourself from task-switching and decision fatigue.
5-minute Journal Product Review
I've been using the 5-minute journal app for about five years and recently switched to the paper version. If you travel frequently or take a lot of photos, the app may be the better choice. I bought the paper version in my 2021 quest to be more analog, and I enjoy it so much more. It creates more of a ritual at the beginning and end of the day instead of typing into my phone.
Duplicated Efforts are Costing You Money
America leads the way in duplicated efforts in meetings, tasks, and assignments. Lack of clarity on goals and who owns what is costing us money.
Parkinson's Law
According to the Anatomy of Work Index, 87% of people work two hours more every day. Parkinson's Law is killing our productivity.
Top Three Productivity Barriers
Fix these productivity barriers by reevaluating meetings, emails, and work volumes to increase your effectiveness at work.
Shorten your meetings with pre-recorded video.
Stop wasting time and shorten your meetings sending videos ahead of time. Give context, status updates, or explain a concept before you meet.
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