We live in a culture that’s obsessed with productivity. A quick online search for ‘productivity’ online turns up over 215 million results. There are all kinds of articles, full of advice and self-assured statements designed to help us become more productive. And yet,...
Every year there’s a rash of blog posts, news articles and social media updates about goal-setting for the year ahead. They’re full of ra-ra motivational excitement, and they get you juiced to get a jump on January. There’s just one problem. While goal-setting is key...
If the mere thought of standing in the front of a room and talking to a group of people has your heart pounding and palms sweaty, rest assured, you are not alone. Public speaking is the second most common personal fear. According to a Chapman University survey, over a...
Have you taken a personal 66-Day Challenge? Is it time to embark on a new one? We’ve gotten a great response from individuals that used the challenge to form a new habit in the past and we’re not stopping there. That’s right. Groups, departments and even entire...
With so many things packed into each and every day, it’s easy for to-dos to slip through the cracks. Well, not anymore. We’ve created a fool-proof, 5-step system that will help busy professionals like you stay on top of tasks and make sure their ONE Thing doesn’t get...
Steve Jobs was famous for wearing virtually the same thing every day – a black, mock turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. It was simple yet serious and became a uniform of sorts for Jobs. But he isn’t alone. Cultivating a singular style is a trend among many successful...
Success largely depends on habits, both good and bad. These automatic behavioral responses influence how we think, problem solve and manage time. Habits are so engrained that we often don’t even perceive them. They prompt us to make decisions without us being...
Working from home can be convenient, but it may not always be the most productive environment. This has long been a point of contention among proponents and critics of flexible work schedules. In an attempt to settle the debate, numerous studies have been...
When the clock is ticking down we focus in on every second that passes because each moment matters. If you’ve ever watched a basketball game you’ve seen this in action. A single shot before the buzzer can mean the difference between winning and losing. Every player on...