3 Must-Have Internal Communication Tools for High-Performing Teams
Is your team overloaded by communication? These easy, low-tech internal communication tools will transform your team's productivity, reclaim focus, and can be implemented today.
Is Your Work Meaningful? 4 Ways To Cultivate A More Fulfilling Career
In a world where the average person spends over 90,000 hours working, finding meaningful work stands out as a beacon. Here are four strategies that nurture attention and align work with values — helping cultivate a career with fulfillment and meaning.
Indisruptable: The Remedy For Easily Distracted Habits, And Their Costly Consequences
Easily distracted? Me too. In today’s hyper-connected and always-busy world, being easily distracted is the norm, and the costly consequences that accompany it are common. Here are four ways overcome distraction and learn to thrive in an era of endless disruptions.
The Way People Connect Has Forever Changed
The way people connect has been irrevocably altered. In our hyper-digital world, there is a duality that defines our era: the promise of constant connectivity versus the stark reality of diluted human relationships. As personal connection suffers and digital distraction soars, it's time for a shift in how people connect with on another.
The Time Management Trap: A Fresh Perspective on Productivity
In the relentless pursuit of productivity, we find ourselves ensnared in the trap of time management – meticulously planning every hour, juggling tasks, and obsessing over the optimization of our daily schedules. Yet, despite our best efforts, busyness does not equality productive, and it’s easy to go through a whole day and not actually accomplish anything . It's time to shift our focus from the conventional paradigm of time management to a more holistic and effective approach: attention management.
Shiny Object Syndrome: The Distraction That Could Derail Your Career
Are you struggling with "shiny object syndrome"? This is a common challenge that many people face when trying to focus on a single project for an extended period of time. The allure of new and exciting opportunities can be incredibly tempting, but it can also lead to abandoning current responsibilities and goals.
This blog post delves deep into the dangers of Shiny Object Syndrome and provides actionable strategies to manage it effectively.
How to set up an office that boosts creativity and productivity
Converting office space into a better, more relaxed environment was a hot topic before the pandemic. Now, more than ever, employers have to find a balance between meeting the needs of their remote workers and those who are in the office. There are many options available for office conversion, such as open floor plans, outdoor workspaces, and glass walls. How will you know what’s best for your employees and the company as a whole?
This blog post provides a best practice framework for how to set up a home office or corporate office that promotes creativity and productivity.
Where do you do your best work? Using the power of place to actually get things done.
In a world where you can work from anywhere, should you?
Here are four ways that Mark Skeba has used the power of place to improved his own work habits at home and in the office — allowing for deep work, while also making time for other meaningful activities and pursuits.
How Distraction Almost Killed My Career
I have ADHD. I flew under the radar for much of my life, compensating for distraction with an outgoing personality. But in the early days of my career, I came face to face with my diagnosis and almost lost everything due to my inability to focus.
Since then, I’ve learned that distraction is a pervasive problem for everyone — and that our constantly-distracted, stressed-out, consumer-driven lives only make matters worse.
Arthur Ashe – Champion of Focus
Arthur Ashe was singular proof of the power of focus and preparation. His story of accomplishment is a legacy of inspiration for anyone seeking to make a remarkable life – famous or not.
Attention Management: What It Is, How to Use It
“Managing attention” (versus trying and failing to manage time) is a way to create the space and discipline for deeply thoughtful work that boosts your performance and job satisfaction. Find out how you can master it.
Interview with Michael Thate: Social Media Engagement
I interviewed Dr. Michael Thate from Princeton University a couple of weeks ago about the Facebook whistleblower situation and how it relates to social media engagement. Our conversation morphed from talking about the Facebook whistleblower scandal to a commentary on the ethical dilemmas Big Tech and social media companies face today.