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19 Aug, 2021

It’s time to reset the way we work
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It’s time to reset the way we work

Collaboration, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture

It’s time to reset the way we work

By Clear Concept|2022-02-17T18:34:37+00:00August 19th, 2021|Collaboration, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|0 Comments

The uncertainty and stress caused by the pandemic has only served to widen the divide between employee engagement and wellbeing. This has critical implications for the workplace. If we do not prioritize wellbeing and mental health, stress and burnout will undermine our recovery efforts. Our organizations have a responsibility for the care and wellbeing of employees. Taking the necessary steps to relieve burnout and invest in people is not only essential for engaging and retaining top talent, it is simply the right thing to do to create a healthy and thriving workplace for all.

5 Jul, 2021

Why we need habits to achieve our best
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Why we need habits to achieve our best

Goals, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Routine, Thrive, Wellbeing

Why we need habits to achieve our best

By Clear Concept|2022-05-25T17:09:24+00:00July 5th, 2021|Goals, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Routine, Thrive, Wellbeing|0 Comments

We know change is good for us, especially when we are making changes to improve our overall health and wellbeing. But knowing does not equal doing. Why? Gaining a better understanding of why it is so hard to change, will help us bridge the gap between our intentions and our actions.

21 Jun, 2021

Use the power of progress to help you get (and stay) motivated
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Use the power of progress to help you get (and stay) motivated

Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity

Use the power of progress to help you get (and stay) motivated

By Clear Concept|2021-06-21T14:14:26+00:00June 21st, 2021|Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity|0 Comments

Progress is a powerful, yet underestimated, source of motivation. When you find yourself procrastinating, you may be waiting for inspiration or an extra burst of energy. Instead, find small wins — the kind that are so small you can’t fail. Small wins can give you the push you need to quickly break through. Small wins are the perfect complement to your bold goals.

1 Jun, 2021

3 ways to work with purpose and achieve your best
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3 ways to work with purpose and achieve your best

Collaboration, Communication, Delegating, Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Teamwork

3 ways to work with purpose and achieve your best

By Clear Concept|2021-06-01T15:51:14+00:00June 1st, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, Delegating, Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Teamwork|0 Comments

When we bring a greater sense of purpose to what we do, we are compelled to invest more time and energy into our work because we are accountable for the outcome – and because we believe in the work we are doing. Whether it’s one piece of a project or a more complex assignment, it’s imperative we attach the task or responsibility to a higher goal. Here are 3 ways you can achieve this objective.

27 Apr, 2021

3 tips for taming information overload
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3 tips for taming information overload

Communication, Email, Information Management, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing

3 tips for taming information overload

By Clear Concept|2021-04-28T17:24:01+00:00April 27th, 2021|Communication, Email, Information Management, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing|0 Comments

Our brains detest the vast amount of uncertainty we’ve been navigating over this past year. It's in our nature to crave certainty and predictability. We like to know what is coming around the corner. We are wired to constantly scan for new information in an effort to strengthen our internal prediction algorithms. And the internet is primed to provide us with a cognitive sugar rush. As a result, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling. This leaves us stuck in an endless loop of seeking more information to help compensate for this feeling of information overload. How can we take back control and regain our footing? Here are the 3 most effective approaches to mitigate information overload and avoid unnecessary stress.

18 Mar, 2021

Are you an ideal teammate? Take our self-assessment to find out
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Are you an ideal teammate? Take our self-assessment to find out

Collaboration, Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Teamwork, Thrive, workplace culture

Are you an ideal teammate? Take our self-assessment to find out

By Clear Concept|2021-03-19T14:36:08+00:00March 18th, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Teamwork, Thrive, workplace culture|0 Comments

So many of us are led to believe success is about being the strongest, smartest and fastest. As a result, too many people mistakenly approach work like a competition. ‘If one person wins, someone else loses.’ This scarcity mentality leads to siloes, information hoarding and transactional relationships. But the truth is, the more we help others grow, develop, and thrive, regardless of whether they can help us in return, the more we and everyone around us benefits. But what exactly does it mean to be the kind of person that generates real results and helps their team perform at a higher level? Read on to learn more and access a copy of our popular High-Performance Teammate Audit & Action Plan.

25 Feb, 2021

How to overcome bias when you share feedback
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How to overcome bias when you share feedback

Collaboration, Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, workplace culture

How to overcome bias when you share feedback

By Ann Gomez|2021-03-02T21:51:31+00:00February 25th, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, workplace culture|0 Comments

At its best, feedback is a gift. Sharing feedback is an investment in the other person and the fastest way to help them sharpen their skills. Feedback is a crucial component of any high-performance team and a skill worth mastering by all of us. But, far too often, feedback is tainted by bias. Bias influences our behaviour more than we may think. As much as our intent may be otherwise, recognizing our own tendency to operate in a biased way is the first step to interrupting bias. The more we recognize, learn about and discuss bias, the more we can support our experts and take the necessary steps to eliminate bias. I invite you to join me on these 3 steps to help all of us notice and interrupt unconscious bias.

29 Jan, 2021

53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time
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53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress

53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

By Clear Concept|2021-02-03T14:10:13+00:00January 29th, 2021|Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress|0 Comments

Do you feel like you’re pulled in too many directions? Is daily planning about as futile as sorting Lego, when the universe seems determined to scatter your beautiful piles? In the short term, it is easier to manage our work the way we always have. But this doesn’t fix the inequality when our lists are longer than our days. We need a fresh approach. Here's how you can take small steps each day, so you can simplify your work, reclaim time, and create better results. Over time, these small steps will add up to radically different days. Simplified days with amplified results.

12 Jan, 2021

3 ways to bring your best to work this year
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3 ways to bring your best to work this year

Collaboration, Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Thrive

3 ways to bring your best to work this year

By Clear Concept|2021-01-13T15:34:05+00:00January 12th, 2021|Collaboration, Goals, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Thrive|0 Comments

At this point, the dust swirled up by a fury of new year’s resolution activities has settled. And even though 2020 is (finally) in our rear-view mirror, it’s natural to feel a little blurry-eyed looking forward to 2021. So, with one final headshake, let’s reset and consider how we can all bring our best to work this year and beyond. Our team at Clear Concept has been pursuing the answer to this question for the last two decades and have found three key drivers help us show up at our best, regardless of what is swirling around us.

8 Dec, 2020

Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?
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Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

By Clear Concept|2020-12-09T15:01:12+00:00December 8th, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|0 Comments

Sometimes we get so caught up in giving to others, we neglect one important person: ourselves. But when you invest in yourself, you’re better able to show up for everyone else in your life. As we draw towards the end of the year, can you gift some time and attention to yourself? This may be the most valuable gift you give.