Category: Productivity
Stop Making this Major Hiring Mistake
Have you ever made a bad hire? Hiring the wrong person can bring very painful consequences for both you and your organization. The wise saying “Hire slowly and fire quickly” is often practiced in reverse becoming “Hire quickly and fire …
Why Leaders Fail with their Assistants
Have you had a hard conversation with your assistant lately? Being unwilling to engage in conflict with your assistant can ruin your working relationship. Here are four mistakes to avoid with those who assist you: 1. Assuming your assistant can …
A Clear Sign of a Miserable Job
Are you crystal clear of what is expected of you at work? One of the clearest indicators of a miserable job is a lack of clear expectations. What am I responsible for? Who do I report to? Who will tell …
The Real Costs of saying “No”
Most people are over-committed. One of the primary reasons for this is that so many of us struggle to say, “No.” In fact, most of us need to say, “No” more often. Often we say, “Yes” to things that we …
How to get home from work earlier
Interested in getting home from work earlier? Implement this productivity tip that will help you to focus and get more done. Here it is: Think in the morning. Talk in the afternoon. Work on your most important projects in the …