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The shocking ripple effect of uncivil emails (and 7 ways to avoid this effect)
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The shocking ripple effect of uncivil emails (and 7 ways to avoid this effect)

Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management, Resilience, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture

The shocking ripple effect of uncivil emails (and 7 ways to avoid this effect)

By Ann Gomez|2023-03-30T19:27:04+00:00August 1st, 2018|Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management, Resilience, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture|

A recent study shows people disengage from their work when they receive uncivil emails, then sadly, bring this email stress home and transmit it there. How can we protect ourselves from reacting so strongly? Modelling great email etiquette ourselves is a powerful way to positively influence others - and resolve this problem. I recently shared this, and other email etiquette strategies, on CBC Radio and I’ve compiled them here for you. These are helpful for us as senders and receivers.

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Time for a Team Email Charter?
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Time for a Team Email Charter?

Email, Information Management, Management, Management Effectiveness, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, Time Management, workplace culture

Time for a Team Email Charter?

By Clear Concept|2020-06-10T19:17:43+00:00July 18th, 2018|Email, Information Management, Management, Management Effectiveness, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, Time Management, workplace culture|

Email is a powerful communication tool but like all good things, too much can turn downright onerous. From excessive reply-alls, to messages inappropriately marked as urgent, to convoluted requests, a small amount of email abuse adds up to a tremendous drain on a team. Is it time for your team to sign a Team Email Charter? Read on for some suggested email policies to ensure your team is using this valuable tool as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.
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Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.

High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Resilience, stress

Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.

By Ann Gomez|2018-08-06T17:43:43+00:00July 3rd, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Resilience, stress|

A Harvard University survey confirms a good deal of our happiness depends on how well we manage stress. Ready to end this toxic relationship? Here are 13 ways to make the break.

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10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume
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10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume

Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management

10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume

By Ann Gomez|2021-04-28T17:29:57+00:00June 1st, 2018|Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management|

You probably know this already but you may be getting too many emails. If this resonates, you are not alone. Email is a powerful tool and it can make life easier but when your inbox continues to grow despite your best efforts to whittle it down, it can become a source of unnecessary stress and anxiety. Thankfully, we have ten simple but effective ways you can reduce email volume, take control of your inbox – and leave some room for inspiration in your day. Read on to learn more.

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5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes
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5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes

High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork

5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes

By Clear Concept|2018-03-06T18:00:19+00:00March 6th, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork|

We all face challenges and set-backs. But what sets us apart is how we handle our stress. Olympic athletes are no strangers to pressure. Many spend their entire lives training for their events. Clearly, physical training is crucial. But athletes also recognize mental toughness is a key differentiator among the best of the best. Thankfully, this mindset isn’t simply something you’re born with or not. It can be developed over time and is within reach for all of us. Read on to learn more about the mental strategies elite performers use to stay at the top of their game.

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Olympic inspiration: The power of connecting
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Olympic inspiration: The power of connecting

High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork

Olympic inspiration: The power of connecting

By Clear Concept|2020-06-10T19:32:08+00:00February 17th, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork|

Productivity drops when we don't feel connected at work. Connecting with others is a fundamental human need - and an integral quality of a high-performance team. We can see the value of fostering connections in all elite performers, and a great example is the gold-winning performance of the Canadian Figure Skating Team at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

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Olympic inspiration: Knitting under pressure
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Olympic inspiration: Knitting under pressure

High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork

Olympic inspiration: Knitting under pressure

By Clear Concept|2020-06-10T19:32:50+00:00February 16th, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork|

I love watching the Olympics because t is incredibly inspiring to watch people perform at the top of their field. There are many lessons we can learn from high-performance athletes about thriving in stressful situations. Here is a great example of how one coach "keeps things light" before competition.

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Too much to do and not enough time (left in the year)?
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Too much to do and not enough time (left in the year)?

Schedule Management, stress, Time Management

Too much to do and not enough time (left in the year)?

By Ann Gomez|2018-04-09T14:54:35+00:00December 7th, 2011|Schedule Management, stress, Time Management|

Let’s face it – we all have way too much work on the go. Most of us spread ourselves thin at the best of times. And this is only heightened with year-end deadlines and all of the holiday busyness. The challenge is we only have control over so much of our time. There are the non-negotiable deadlines, the meetings the emails, and additional holiday gatherings that leave little time to get “our” work done. And while I love the thought of cloning myself, we really do have to work with what we’ve got. Here are some key strategies to keep us calm and cheerful right through into the New Year.

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Do You Face One Emergency After Another?
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Do You Face One Emergency After Another?

Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management

Do You Face One Emergency After Another?

By Ann Gomez|2018-04-09T14:32:58+00:00October 12th, 2011|Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management|

Many of us have lulled ourselves into believing that chaos is one of the constants in life: death, taxes and daily plans tossed out the window. Ironically, the things we do outside of times of crisis are the things that best prepare us to work most effectively.

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