For the last two decades, Make a Difference Day has put a spotlight on volunteerism. It’s the biggest day of the year for community service, with millions of people across the country taking the time to devote their day to others. As individuals, volunteerism and...
In the world of startups, every minute counts. Productivity requires a massive amount of focus on the things that grow your business. For busy entrepreneurs that wear multiple hats it can seem like you’re totally focused on your business, but in reality you’re being...
Keller Williams has some of the most successful agents on the planet, in part because they know how to organize their business for maximum productivity. A 2010 Office Depot poll found that this isn’t unique to real estate agents. In general 82 percent of people felt...
There’s no question that technology has made many aspects of life and work easier. At the same time, email, social media and technology itself can be a distraction that hinders rather than helps productivity. However, that trend may be changing. A recent study by...
Having all of your dominoes in a row as soon as you land a new position is ideal, but the real world doesn't work that way. To continue on your trajectory toward achieving extraordinary results in the workplace, you’ll often have to think outside the box. This even...
Top tier supervisors are wired in a special way that makes them naturally inclined to provide guidance and vision for their employees. But that doesn’t mean every manager will be the perfect professional mentor for everyone on their team. The truth is that good...
We’ve now reached a point where social personas and the professional world just can’t be separated. What you do in your off time doesn’t directly affect your business, but it could have serious indirect implications. That’s why companies are starting to take a harder...
A great mentor won’t tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. It’s easy to get a friend’s blink, and it’s important to have a spouse or colleague’s buy-in. But, where do you turn for long-term guidance and accountability in the areas of your life...
Instead of eating dinner with your family, you find yourself hunched over your desk slurping soup once again. A project you had worked overtime on last week needs revisions before it passes the executive sniff test, but instead of focusing on work you keep thinking...