The Real Potential Behind the Organized Home Office
March 8th is “Organize Your Home Office Day.” Who knew it had its own day? Well, I knew, because it’s my jam! And the truth is, if a productivity specialist comes across a day designation on the National Day Calendar with “organize” and...
Expectations Holding You Back?
Last month, when drafting the post on weaponized incompetence, it occurred to me that there is a corollary concept that warrants its own discussion. Where previously we focused on team members offering excuses to avoid responsibility, this month I want to turn the...
Take Action Today on That Nagging “I Need to…”
Continually revisiting an “I need to….” without taking action is a real productivity killer. Not only is it an inefficient use of your time and bandwidth, it can really wreck havoc on your mindset. But tackling this challenge is really quite simple:...
When Digital Tools Diminish Productivity
Surprised by the title? If you follow me regularly, you know I’m a huge fan of digital applications. Appearing nearly magical, modern digital platforms can save us time and money, significantly reduce opportunities for error and make information sharing –...