Posts Tagged ‘productivity’
Reasons Great Leaders Rise Early
Being successful takes a lot of dedication, determination, and preparation. You also must plan, be proactive, and set goals that you’re willing to work hard for. “It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” Aristotle Great leaders are known to have a schedule they follow carefully.…
Read MoreStrategies for Clarifying Employees Expectations
Many employees don’t know what is expected of them at work. Clarifying expectations with employees saves time, decreases the possibility of frustration, increases productivity, and makes for happier employees because they know what is expected of them. Clear effective communications about expectations is good for everyone. Use these strategies for clarifying employees expectations. Clearly state…
Read MoreProductive Tips to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder
All our lives we’ve been told to work harder if we want to succeed in life. Nothing wrong with that. What if you could get more done in less time if you worked smarter not harder? Use these productive tips to help you work smarter, not harder to succeed in life and have more time…
Read MoreDoes Busy Work Help Your Productivity?
No. Busy work does not help your productivity. In reality, busy work prevents us from being productive. We are all guilty of finding ways to avoid doing a project or task we are not excited about doing. Busy work is a form of procrastination. Pushing that important project down to the wire. Cleaning behind the…
Read MoreHow to Have a More Productive Day
The more productive day you have, the more success you can experience. You also give yourself the opportunity to have more free time. Time always seems to be in short supply. If you can get more out of your day, you’re making better use of your time, hence a more productive day. Use these strategies…
Read MoreWorking from Home Guide to Balance Home/Work Duties
Balancing your home and work duties can be a challenge for anyone, even more so when your office is in your home. You think, I can take 5 minutes to start a load of laundry or do the dishes. No harm. And yet, not keeping a boundary between your work day and home duties can…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Most Precious Asset
Money and investments are certainly high on the list of precious assets. However, you can earn back money you lost or find new investment opportunities. Another precious assest is professional relationships. Your professional network is extremely important to your success. However, to a large extent, your network is in fact renewable. You can repair wounded…
Read MoreEasily Meet Tight Deadlines
Life is full of deadlines. Some more important than others. Having a strategy will help you meet those deadlines head on. Using these strategies will keep you on schedule with routine tasks, and special challenges. Strategies to Use Anytime Prioritize – Every Monday morning, look at your calendar, and sort your to dos…
Read MoreHow to Stay Focused in an Open Office
Are you like me, and don’t like working in an open office environment? I don’t think I’m alone in this. Nearly 70% of employers in the US have adopted an open office layout even though numerous studies have found that they reduce productivity, and increase distractions. It originally may have been to foster collaboration, and…
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