Guest article by Shaara Roman As humans, we live for connection. In a world where it can be easy to feel alone, having friends gives us an uplifting sense of belonging… which is quite literally necessary for our survival and our ability to contribute meaningfully to society. Loneliness is widely considered as one of the biggest health concerns of today. Beyond affecting … [Read more...]
Flexible with People and Rigid with Results
By Guy Harris Planning and implementing projects will, at some point, be part of your job as a front-line leader. There is a powerful and practical lesson I have learned from the best project managers I have had the privilege to observe at work. At different times and in different roles, I have had the opportunity to observe, work on, plan, and implement projects of … [Read more...]
Why Are You Procrastinating?
By Kevin Eikenberry Procrastination affects us all, but as a leader, through your actions, you could be telling your team that it is okay to procrastinate. Have you noticed that your team is behind schedule on projects or deadlines are being missed? You could be setting a poor example through your actions if you are procrastinating. Reason We Procrastinate Fear of … [Read more...]
Values-Based Time Management
Guest article by Peggy Sullivan Time is, for most, our most precious resource. We can use time, savor it, or fritter it away. Time management is a billion-dollar industry that has us searching for the magic bullet to get more done in less time. Countless programs help us manage time, yet being time poor is a common complaint. The value of time management is the ability to … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Recharge: Mind, Spirit, and Productivity
By Kevin Eikenberry Experts say that people are truly complex bundles of energy. Therefore, it makes sense to think about how we can manage, use, and increase the amount of energy in our bodies and minds. Why? Because when we are better energy managers, we can create better results in all areas of our lives. The topic of personal energy is much larger than can be covered … [Read more...]
How to Keep the Project Running When You’re Under Stress
Guest post by Eun Rockwell At some point in your career, you'll encounter stressful situations on the job. A new assignment may loom larger than life. Unforeseen events like illness or family problems can cause stress. Asking for assistance too late has led many project managers to fail and watch the job fall apart. How can you prevent this? Planning ahead is … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Tips to Boost Productivity at Work
By Guest blogger We all go to a workplace every day and sometimes it is not that easy. We have to finish many assignments, make reports, and whatnot. But sometimes there are simple things we can do in order to work more efficiently and get our jobs done sooner. In this article, I will tell you about some of these small things which can make your everyday tasks easier said … [Read more...]
Maybe is a Powerful Word
By Kevin Eikenberry Maybe is a powerful word. It can be a word of contemplation and consideration. And it can also be a word of procrastination and delay, which is not as helpful. For me, when I am honest with myself, I know which it is when I say it or think it. I might say it hoping people think I am in consideration, when I am really procrastinating, delaying, … [Read more...]
How to Improve Company Culture While Having Fun
Guest Post by Magdalene Hellen Sometimes, going to work is a hassle. We are supposed to love our jobs, but that's not always the case. Your workers will have days when they seem unmotivated. We all have those days. However, if you allow that attitude to take over your business, you can forget excellence and profits. It is essential to create a company culture that … [Read more...]
What to Do When You are Feeling Overwhelmed
By Kevin Eikenberry As a new supervisor, you have a lot going on that can cause you to start feeling overwhelmed. Have you ever noticed that when you feel overwhelmed, things are coming at you very quickly? The sheer volume of work and decisions is what creates the overwhelm. When you are in that place, you aren’t very productive, and you are having a bigger … [Read more...]