Best Practices For Climbing Out From Under the Backlog
If your Spring has been anything like mine, you’ve been juggling a TON of work. Perhaps, like me, your backlog has grown a bit more [...]
If your Spring has been anything like mine, you’ve been juggling a TON of work. Perhaps, like me, your backlog has grown a bit more [...]
At this time of year, a lot of people feel overworked. And this comes as no surprise. We have an epidemic of people trying to [...]
The humble little “thank you” email seems to have a bad rap these days. Recipients often dismiss it as a time waster, and not for [...]
Every time I used to leave the dentist I would think: "this time, I’m really going to floss." And then I do - for about [...]
At this time of year, many people are on the verge of burning out. A recent study found that almost half of Canadians felt “vacation-deprived”. [...]
Meetings are too long, period. You know and I know it. People are not willing, or able, to focus their attention for the standard 60 minute meeting. Research indicates that (at best) attention spans seem to max out around 40 minutes but realistically most of us are in the 5-10 minute range. The standard one-hour meeting no longer fits in the modern workplace. If you agree that meetings are too long, read on for some tips to cut your meetings in half.
If you are like many people, you love your To Do list. Research shows nearly two-thirds of professionals rely on their lists but if you're not crossing things off the way you once used to, your romance may be slightly tarnished. There are five critical ingredients to help you fall in love with your To Do list once again...
Canadians are great at so many things. We invented the zipper, we dominate in hockey and we make a pretty mean snowball. And I am [...]
The busy fall season has officially begun. Summer always seems to slip by as fast as sand slips through my sandals. And while I love [...]
If you find yourself stretched thin, I recommend that you establish a routine. A routine outlines what you plan to do when. It is [...]