For many of us, the chaos of modern life feels like a treadmill set at an impossible pace…. You’re racing through your day, juggling a dozen tasks at once. Deadlines are breathing down your neck, and you’re constantly reacting to the urgent rather than focusing on what’s truly important. Sounds familiar? But what if there … Read more
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I thought I had enough time for this!” or, “Why am I always running late on my plans?” It’s like a never-ending loop of setting goals, missing the mark, then scratching your head in wonder. Evidence shows that this so-called planning fallacy is a widespread hiccup. You can see its traces … Read more
In a world where convenience is king, digital tools have revolutionized the art of delegation. Gone are the days when assigning a task meant a physical handoff – imagine walking stacks of papers from desk to desk or navigating a labyrinth of cubicles to ensure your team knows what’s on their plate. Today, a few … Read more
In the bustling command center of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, Flight Director Gene Kranz was a portrait of calm in a storm of complex tasks and critical decisions. As the person ultimately responsible for the success of this historic mission, he could have chosen to keep a tight grip on every detail. Instead, he … Read more
Do you ever catch yourself holding back from handing over a task, even when you’re swamped with work? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. It’s a human tendency to grip the reins of control tightly. Many managers feel a twinge of unease when thinking about delegating tasks or decisions, even when it’s clear they’d … Read more
Are you a manager with a to-do list that seems to stretch for miles? You finalize a client proposal, answer a barrage of emails, troubleshoot a team conflict, and try to make headway on a strategic plan for the next quarter. Your calendar is a jigsaw puzzle that’s getting more complex by the hour…. In … Read more
Did you know that a staggering 1 in 8 people never feel under control at work?[1] That’s not a trivial number; that’s a significant chunk of the workforce constantly drowning in tasks. And while having a system for time management is a golden key to productivity, a surprising 82% of people are operating without one. … Read more
In the bustling landscape of today’s work environment, where demands are like tectonic plates — constantly shifting and overlapping — mastering the art of managing competing priorities is an essential skill to have. Think of the remote worker, whose living room doubles as an office and a classroom for their kids, or the freelance designer, … Read more
In the bustling heart of tech, where new ideas sprout faster than we can tend to them, Intercom—a messaging software company—found itself at a crossroads. Sean McBride, a product manager at Intercom, along with his team, rifled through a buffet of prioritization models, trying to find the one that would best serve their unique challenges. … Read more
In today’s bustling world, distractions are as ubiquitous as air. To not get swept away by the cacophony, we need power – a lot of it – to remain unwavering and focused. Believe it or not, our brains can be molded and strengthened, much like the muscles in our body, to be more resilient and … Read more
Have you ever sat down to read over something you’ve written? Think about that resume you were about to send off, or that all-important email or message. You probably found yourself concentrating so hard that the world around you seemed to disappear. You had to focus all your attention on it, just to make sure … Read more
Globally, an estimated 5% of adults are grappling with depression.[1] It’s more than a statistic; it’s a reality for many, and it’s closer to home than most of us might think. Now, when you hear about depression, you might think about profound sadness or despair. But what you might overlook is how it’s tied to … Read more
In today’s fast-paced digital era, it’s alarming how easily we get pulled away from our tasks. A study by Udemy[1] reveals that a staggering 84.4% of people admit to being distracted at work. Break it down and you’ll see that emails gobble up the attention of 26%, while phone calls and texts claim a lion’s … Read more
Ever tried to focus on a task, but found your mind wandering to that uncomfortable conversation from yesterday? Or maybe, right in the middle of an important presentation, you started planning what to cook for dinner? We all face the siren song of distractions, constantly luring our minds away from the task at hand. It’s … Read more
Have you ever started a new task at work, only to be distracted by a ding on your phone? Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a report, and your mind starts to wander to what you’ll have for dinner. Maybe it’s an email notification that yanks you away from the project you were focused … Read more