This post was updated September 10, 2021 It wasn’t too long ago (even though it feels like forever!) that a majority of American workers sat at their office desks and wished they could telecommute instead. The longing was based on a need to reclaim time in their day,...
This post was updated August 30, 2021 When people find out I’m a productivity expert, they often ask, “How can I have a more productive life?” They probably expect me to give them a quick solution to boost their productivity at home and at work, so I usually start by...
This post was updated on August 27, 2021 For many knowledge workers, the new normal of working from home still doesn’t feel normal at all. Maybe you're heading back to the office, or maybe you're hoping to continue working from home indefinitely. Regardless of where...
Finding focus in the workplace these days is harder than ever. We have distractions coming to us from technology, our work environment, and the people around us. Fortunately, there’s a set of skills you can master that can vastly improve your ability to focus in the...
This post was refreshed on April 21, 2021 Do you want to organize your life for success? I’m talking about feeling more fulfilled and less frazzled, both at home and at work. If you’ve been trying to increase your productivity but you can’t seem to make progress, the...
Did you know that mindfulness is one key to changing your habits? Habits are formed through routine — a cue or trigger, followed by the behavior. Once you’ve done a specific routine many times, your brain associates the cue with the behavior, and a habit is formed....
I recently spoke with my thoughtful — and hilarious — friend Anne Grady. Anne is an internationally recognized speaker and author. Her latest books are Mind Over Moment and the Mind Over Moment Journal, which focus on how mindfulness can help us...
My latest articles on Forbes relate to issues that are especially relevant now. I wanted to share previews here in case you don’t follow me on the Forbes Leadership Channel. They all contain attention management tips designed to help you be more productive, a more...
Ever since the country shut down, many leaders I know are finding it increasingly hard to focus on work. I’m thankful that I’ve been practicing attention management for the last decade—a practice that helps me shift my mind to a state best suited to accomplish a...
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been invited to be a contributor to the Forbes Leadership Channel! Twice each month I’ll be sharing insights from my lifelong study of productivity and performance, and my work with executives and teams. You can sign up to...
