An engaged employee is a happy and fulfilled employee. Company loyalty doesn’t happen because you pay someone to do a job. We have witnessed the opposite with the great resignation in the last year. If you want to create longevity and loyalty within your company’s ranks, you will have to increase your employees’ engagement. An … Read more
I’ve noticed that when I catch up with a friend, family member, or colleague, the other person will at some point ask if I saw what someone posted on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. My permanent reply: “No, I didn’t see it.” I’m sure some of you think I’m bragging about my lack of social media activity. … Read more
If you suspect that businesses are being founded every day, you’re probably right. More than 4.3 million applications to open companies were filed in 2020 alone.[1] And signs indicate that more dreamers and creators will continue to jump into the exciting world of being their own boss. Yet, being in charge doesn’t necessarily mean you … Read more
Do you want to be more successful at work? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people are looking for ways to improve their work performance and grow professionally. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to make this happen. Let’s look at Jane who is already successful by most standards. … Read more
Money matters to all of us, but long ago, I began to treat time as my most precious asset. I’ll never be blasé about losing money, but at least I can take steps to replenish it as the need arises. Time, on the other hand, is irreplaceable. No matter how hard I work or how … Read more
I was a track and field runner in school, every year I would sit down with my coach and set a series of goals for the season. Once we had set my goals for the year, we would create a training plan so I could achieve those targets. This helped me answer the main question … Read more
There are only 24 hours in a day, no matter how you slice it. Time is a limited resource, and it is up to us to maximize it. If you lose money, you may be able to recoup it; however, a wasted hour is gone forever. You can’t add hours to your days, but you … Read more
In the quest to build better versions of ourselves, we often grapple with the challenge of creating new habits. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take just 21 days to form a habit. In reality, it averages more than two months – precisely 66 days. A study[1] points out that for some, it might be … Read more
Taking your work to the next level means setting and keeping career goals. A career goal is a targeted objective that explains what you want your ultimate profession to be. Defining career goals is a critical step to achieving success. You need to know where you’re going in order to get there. Knowing what your … Read more
It seems today that we are on a constant war with boredom. We are almost afraid of it, indeed, almost all of us carry around devices in our pockets that we use expressly to combat boredom. Think about it, what do you do when you’re on a boring journey or are waiting for something? You … Read more
You’ve probably worked on a weekend, or had to scroll through emails, or answer text messages from a pushy client. In America, there’s something of an emergent “free time” problem.[1] 65% of employees feel the need to be available outside of work hours on phone and email. Nearly half of Americans (slightly more in some studies) … Read more
Motivation is difficult to maintain with the enormous amount of distractions that we encounter every day. We want to stay productive, but that can be impossible to do if we can’t maintain our focus. Luckily, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to organizational apps. Applications such as the Hourstracker can help us to … Read more
Leadership will never just ‘happen’. It is a state of mind and a way of acting in the world. Simply working hard and growing older will not guarantee that the opportunities and skills will just come to you. In other words, you need to actively grow into a leader instead of passively hoping that life will … Read more
A quick question: Who’s the worst boss you ever had? I bet a name or a face pops up instantly. But for me, the first thing that comes to mind is the movie “Horrible Bosses.” The title says it all, doesn’t it? Let’s break down the all-star roster of terrible leadership in that movie. Kevin … Read more
Our smartphones are never far away from our fingertips, and in this digital world, most of us can’t function without them. So, how often do you use your phone? How many times during the day do you swipe, use apps, check social media, send messages or even just generally handle your phone? To really drive … Read more