Managing the Expectations We Set for Ourselves
Last month, we discussed tips and tricks for managing others’ expectations in order to maximize collective productivity. Today, I’m getting a little more personal. I want to talk about ways we can best manage the expectations we set for ourselves. From...
Managing Expectations to Bolster Potential
Maybe it’s the heat getting to me, but as I sweat through what is shaping up to be one of the hottest summers on record here in Texas, I find myself musing on what it might be like to sit in the Texas ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) war room. If...
How to Prep for Vacation without Stress
Professionally and personally, I can attest to the fact that downtime is essential to maintaining productivity. This includes not only taking breaks, but extended time away from routine responsibilities. With school out and lots of us (including me!) seeking a...
Squelch Time Squandering
Consider this hypothetical situation: You’ve worked diligently to schedule your time productively in order to accomplish some goals you’ve set for yourself. As your calendar accurately reflects you should be, you’re sitting at your workspace, but...
Goal: (More) Paperless
Generally speaking, managing paper is nonproductive. It’s time-consuming and open to error, even with the best filing system in place. What’s more, storing paper copies takes up valuable space. Despite these facts, I often encounter headwinds when I...
Dual Workspaces? Here’s How to Maintain Your Productivity
Thanks to innovative technology, we are no longer tethered to traditional office spaces. In fact, both the merit and reach of these technologies has exponentially expanded over the past two years. This is arguably a direct result of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic....
Improve Employee Onboarding using Time Tracking
The importance of having an effective onboarding process to welcome your new hires can never be overstated. An exceptional onboarding experience will help employees become productive as soon as possible. On the other hand, a poor onboarding process doesn’t leave a...
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...
Overcoming Weaponized Incompetence
Have you heard the buzzy term “weaponized incompetence”? Its popularity took off last year when frustrated wives began turning to TikTok to vent about their husband’s lack of support around the house. In its truest form, weaponized incompetence...