Your goals may hinge on your ability to train your mind and focus better. Whether you aim to get in better physical shape, improve your relationship, or increase profitability for your company, your ability to manage your attention can make all the difference. ...
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THIS Is What Distractions at Work Cost Your Company
This post was refreshed on July 26, 2022 Leaders typically underestimate the cost of distraction, but when I walk my clients through the implications of constantly interrupted work, they are often surprised by how much money their company is wasting on lost...
The Burnout Recovery Plan to Regain Balance
This post was updated on January 21, 2022 With “the Great Resignation” in full swing, getting and keeping good talent is on a lot of my clients’ minds. It’s led me to assemble my experience on this topic into a “burnout recovery plan.” Leaders can benefit from a...
Clever Strategies to Skyrocket Team Productivity
This post was updated Jan 4, 2022 Sometimes clients who are leaders in their organizations tell me they notice their team members are lagging in productivity, enthusiasm, and interest. These leaders want to help boost morale and performance. They are looking for...
How to Concentrate on Work Without Getting Distracted
It’s impossible to prevent distractions completely. But if you’re struggling to concentrate at work, you can minimize distractions by learning to manage your attention. To concentrate on work without getting distracted requires learning a new set of skills. Learning...
10 Ways to Improve Work Performance With Workflow Management
When searching for ways to improve performance at work, you'll discover a wide range of tips and tricks. And while many can be useful, lasting value only happens when those tips work together in a coordinated system. To improve performance at work, rather...
12 Ways to Organize Your Workload and Feel Better
This post was updated October 4, 2021 Early in my career, I was lucky enough to learn exactly how to stay on top of my workload. My first job out of college was for a company that provided tools and training that helped employees be less overwhelmed by their work....
7 Tips to Save Time on Email and Get Back an Hour a Day!
This post was updated on September 20, 2021 I consistently find leaders and professionals across the globe making the same big mistake — they try to squeeze in handling email between their meetings and other tasks. But my clients receive an average of 100 emails per...
What is Attention Management and How Can It Help You?
This post was updated September 20, 2021 You’ve probably been introduced to the idea of attention management before now. The phrase existed before I began using it. At that time, however, it was not used in relation to productivity. It was not used in a way that was...
17 Email Management Strategies to Help Teams Thrive
This post was updated September 10, 2021 Email management can be a daunting task. Lots of systems, tools, and games promise to help your team get a handle on email. The best email management strategies involve viewing email as real work, understanding the difference...