Maura’s Productivity Blog
5 Tips To Avoid Distractions When Working from Home
Are world events making it hard for you to concentrate? Are you enjoying a more relaxed work life, or are you feeling more pressure than ever? I love this excerpt of a poem by writer Dr. Damian Barr: “We are not all in the same boat. But we are in the same storm.” For...
Attention Management Strategies for Business: Meditation
If you’ve read any of my books, you know that I believe meditation is one of several useful attention management strategies in the pursuit of productivity improvement. Meditation increases your ability to recognize what’s on your mind, and what “brain state” you’re...
Tips for Leading Remote Teams, with Kevin Eikenberry
Transitioning to remote work is a gift to some and a nightmare to others. Some people might hope to continue with at least part-time telecommuting after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and others can’t wait to get back to the office. Either way, remote work is where we...
Being Productive in Challenging Times
In many ways, this is a scary time. Being a speaker and trainer, thankfully some of my work has gone virtual. But much of it has been canceled or “postponed until further notice.” I know you’re facing your own challenges, and so I thought I’d share some ways I’m...
Help Your Team With Email Management Strategies
Email management can be a daunting task. Lots of systems, tools, and games promise to help your team get a handle on email. But there’s really a simple truth about managing email that most people overlook. And if you don’t acknowledge it, no email tip, trick, game, or...
