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How to Stay Connected and Productive Working Remotely
I've been working remotely since 2002. At one point, I managed a team of up to 18 people globally. I had a manager I worked with for six years, and…
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Limit your tabs for greater productivity
Do you have more tabs open than you can count? Do you have to click on each tab to even know what it is because there are so many you can't read them? Limit your tabs for greater productivity. The more apps and tabs you have in use or are open, the less efficient…
Being app-crazy isn't productive
Do you download new apps weekly or even daily? Do you throw your hands up in disgust and say that there are no good apps for tasking, calendar management, or list-making? You may be app-crazed.
Vacation Martyr
Don't be a Vacation Martyr or save up all your vacation. Take your renewal breaks to improve your health, your creativity, and your productivity.
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.
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