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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Do you get way too much work email? While it’s important to routinely review and process email, the question is whether getting to inbox zero is worth it. And if so, what’s the best way to accomplish this? Getting to inbox zero boosts overall productivity, reduces...
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...
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...
In my work with clients, I see three initial milestones for people who are on a journey to improve their productivity—defined as achieving significant results. And all three are related to attention management. Learning about these 3 levels of productivity can help...
