Everyone is different. We know that. We have different ways of thinking, we have different circumstances, different constraints, different bodies and different brains. So why do we so often try to shoehorn our productivity strategies into a narrowly defined box?…
As employees continue to face social, economic, environmental, and medical threats, they’re becoming increasingly disengaged from employers who aren’t doing enough to address their concerns. A June 2020 survey from Gallup found that only 42% of employees believe that their…
Working with an accountability partner to develop strong habits is one of the most impactful actions you can take to achieve your personal and professional goals. Research shows that 50% of professionals say that their habits have played the biggest role…
Task management apps are an essential tool for sustaining your and your team’s productivity by solving various time management needs, including: Preventing tasks from slipping through the cracks Aligning everyone on priorities and progress Keeping critical information and files in…
Great salespeople are organized people and it all starts with time management and scheduling. In order to be productive, every item on your sales calendar should be geared toward meeting sales prospects and ultimately closing sales. 5 Tips on How to Manage…
In our 2020 Executive Productivity survey, 21% of executives said they use time blocking to maximize their productivity. Time blocking has become a popular time management system, and with good reason. It provides a clear action plan, so you never waste…
94% of executives believe that culture has a significant impact on business success. Yet, in the midst of reorganizing, many forget to consider morale as they’re implementing broad, often stressful changes. This can erode some of the benefits of the initiative…
Depending on your industry, the economic recovery from COVID-19 may be on the horizon or in the distant, unknown future. Regardless of your outlook, you can now take action to prepare your team for a successful recovery. To better understand…
Our May 2020 executive productivity survey found that 75% of executives follow a productivity system, an increase of 18% since our November 2019 survey. Leveraging a productivity system is one of the main ways that leaders are adapting to the volatile environment.…
As a person who managed teams remotely long before the pandemic required it, and who has never met her virtual assistant in person, I think I have learned a thing or two about how to manage effectively from afar. Heck,…
