If you know my work, you know I'm no fan of checking email on vacation. A recent email exchange I had with a friend reminded me why this is such a damaging habit. Me: When can you get this done? Friend: I’m on vacation, but maybe tomorrow. Friend, on a new topic: See...
Does the idea of scheduling some days off during the holiday season seems like more trouble than it's worth? You're not alone. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that even at companies that offer unlimited time off, employees often hesitate to take more...
Distraction is the No. 1 enemy of productivity. I talked about how to strengthen your battle plan against it during my recent interview on The Innovation Show. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, The Innovation Show is a podcast for forward-thinking leaders, entrepreneurs and...
Employee retention is business leaders' top concern right now. In a competitive job market, how can your company retain star performers, making sure they are are happy and that they don't leave for greener pastures? Raises can be part of the equation, but other perks...
Holistic well-being of employees has not traditionally been a priority for companies. The hiring process typically involves questions around skills, knowledge and experience. However, companies are missing key questions around productivity like how they manage their...
With today's technology, we have more freedom in when and where we do our jobs. But sometimes that's also the very thing that leaves us feeling stressed at work. I talked about this conundrum recently with business and technology writer Minda Zetlin for an Inc....
If you have frequent business travel, you know that being away from your home base can do a number on your productivity and your stress levels. But you can make the most of your time on the road while you ensure things are running smoothly back at the office. It just...
Work-life balance has long been a hot-button topic in business. And it probably will be for some time to come. That's because technology increasingly blurs the boundaries between our work and personal lives. I'll take an in-depth look at work-life balance in my...
If you feel energized and productive on Monday, it sets the tone for the whole week. All too often, though, going back to work brings on a case of the Monday blues. Sometimes it's because you're grumpy about everything you're dreading at the office. Or maybe your...
Productivity and creativity are closely related. You need both to achieve your goals. So I teamed up with my friend and creativity expert Jen Spencer of The Creative Executive to give you insight into a personal success plan for 2016. Click here to answer questions...
