July 4th weekend may have passed, but we’re keeping up our patriot spirit by taking a closer look at the work of our founding fathers. Their most significant achievement is arguably the formation of the United States of America, but that wasn’t the ONE Thing that most...
The First Family: How U.S. Presidents Balance Work and Family
Sometimes juggling work and family life can be a challenge. As we point out in The ONE Thing, the idea of work-life balance is a myth. It’s really a matter of prioritizing and counterbalancing between life and work priorities, which will naturally mean things are...
Gary’s Favorite Gift for Millennials
If you know about Gary, you know he’s an avid reader. He even has a bookshelf in his office displaying his favorite business books. And when he finds a book he loves, he not only devours every page of it, but also gifts it in spades. So what is Gary giving out these...
Tips to Revitalize Your Team This Summer
The lazy days of summer are officially here. This means some employees are distracted by vacation weather, while others may become flat-out unmotivated. While research has shown that an increase in sunlight can have a positive impact on some people’s moods, new...
Why You’re Never Too Old for a Summer Job
Being in vacation-mode can make you more productive, but oftentimes things slow down during summer as people around the office head out on trips. This allows for unique opportunities that can help you get ahead and move closer to your One Thing. Five Steps For Summer...
Five Tips for Achieving a Vacation-Mode Workday Every Day
Have you ever noticed that when we’re in vacation mode, we tend to automatically institute the teachings of "The One Thing"? We apply focus to the areas of work and life that matter most, we prioritize more tightly and our productivity goes through the roof as we work...
Why Your Career Mentor Doesn’t Have to be Your Boss
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...
5 Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss
The managers in the movie Horrible Bosses are over-the-top caricatures, but many people can relate to the woes of the three main characters in the film. Studies have found that dealing with a bad boss can be more stressful than a heavy workload. Workers can handle...
Nine Ways to Be a Rock Star Supervisor and Job Mentor
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...