What does it mean to "unleash your genius?" Well first, when you hear the word "genius," what comes to mind? I'm betting you get a mental image of someone like Albert Einstein or Marie Curie. And, indeed, "a person endowed with extraordinary mental superiority" is...
I didn’t always understand that mastering attention management is critical in today’s workplace. In the beginning of my professional career, I focused on helping people get better organized so they could take action to get things done. More than 20 years ago, a...
Companies can save millions of dollars by helping workers manage distraction. According to recent research, it’s not only possible but you can do it with a simple shift of perception (that will ultimately affect corporate culture, employee morale, overall...
Whether you work from an office, a cubicle or a workstation at home, a little spring cleaning for your workspace can revitalize your productivity. I shared some office organization tips recently with writer Susannah Snider for an article in U.S. News & World...
Let’s bring back administrative support staff for executive delegating. (If you've read my book, you know I call this "empowering" yourself and others.) Leaders and specialized workers used to routinely be able to hand off administrative work and other tasks that...
The need for office cultures that support focused work is in the spotlight. I was recently interviewed for a Financial Times story about Cal Newport's new book, "Deep Work." Newport is an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. In his new...
System, noun: a harmonious arrangement or pattern; a group of related parts that move or work together; any formulated method of plan or procedure. Atul Gawande, world-renowned surgeon, Harvard professor, and author of "The Checklist Manifesto," says that there are...
Did you get a Best Buy or other electronics store gift card as a gift? Below are six suggestions of office productivity tools that will boost your efficiency. Portable bluetooth speaker Use chore time to learn something! If you’re bored by cooking dinner, emptying the...
(Are You Making Your Employees Less Productive?) Often overlooked in organizations, especially large ones, is the fact that productivity, happiness, and engagement are all related. Employees who are happier and more satisfied at work are more productive and more...
I was very excited to speak with Keri Bellacosa on Good Day Austin on the local Fox station this morning! In the segment which was almost five minutes long, we managed to get in a discussion of why time management and information overload are outdated terms (and why...
