Productivity Productivity hacks Some people are more productive than others, and the patterns that stand out are 'working smarter not longer' and 'age and experience' which are highly correlated with more productivity. Leaders with the highest
Productivity Make a to-don’t list To-do lists are the human equivalent of a hamster wheel. As we cross items off, they repopulate with more to-dos. To fix this, take a moment to think of a few things you
Self-awareness Efficiency can limit your success Great leaders balance task-focus (getting things done) with people-focus (inspiring, developing, and empowering others). They recognize that it’s not about being efficient, it’s about being effective. Ironically, an intense focus on
Productivity Branson advising Musk Richard Branson recently offered Elon Musk some indirect advice: Find time for yourself; find time for health and family; get more sleep; surround yourself with a fantastic team of people, and delegate. The
Productivity Two heads are better than one Two heads are better than one, and many heads are even better, especially when everyone is willing to share their expertise and opinions. Conflict isn't the reason companies fail; they fail because of
Productivity Winter holiday balance The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of connection with loved ones, good meals, warm fires, and gift-giving. And yet, the winter holidays may not live up to our expectations, unless
Productivity Understand the value of your time Time is the one resource all of us have, but it’s also finite in nature, so invest it wisely. Your time's value will also increase as your career and/or business does,
Productivity Go ahead and complain Why do we complain about other people? Because it feels good, requires minimal risk, and it’s easy. Complaining changes the balance of negative/positive energy and, for a brief moment, we feel
Productivity Extreme productivity Extreme productivity is just a set of skills. If you want to be more productive, take a look at this list and ask if there’s something you can improve. Data on over
Well-being Perfect work day A perfectly scheduled work day: You are going to exercise without needing extra motivation and without overdoing it. You are going to eat well without a struggle, knowing that you will feel light
Productivity Learn to prioritize Learn to prioritize important over urgent, i.e., focus on being effective, not efficient. One way of ensuring effectiveness is to each night before going to bed, deciding on the most important thing
Productivity Stop letting email rule you Time management is essential for entrepreneurial businesses, as time, not money, is often the most scarce resource. Email, in particular, is time-sucking and a major contributor to employees’ perceptions of feeling stressed or
Culture Invest more in people “Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything,” -Paul Krugman. Invest in wages, time and energy to reinvigorate productivity: Wages - Higher investment in wages does not need
Productivity Fix your email problem People continue to spend an average of six hours on email in a day. Solve the email problem on your team by: 1) Ensuring everyone doesn't expect immediate responses to emails. 2) Ask