Build better time-management habits and you will be amazed by the way your productivity soars, as your stress level sinks. Add these practices to your workday: Save less. Be honest: How many files do you have that you never refer to? The surest way to avoid clutter is to never allow it to collect. Make your first instinct
“Emotional Intelligence (EI)” is a concept we in the leadership business have heard about and focused on for the past several years. In a nutshell, it means you have the ability to control your emotions and read and respond to other people’s emotions appropriately. Tons of research indicates that people with EI, and specifically leaders
“Please.” “Thank you.” “Excuse me.” “I’m sorry.” Most of us were taught by our parents or other well-meaning adults to use those phrases liberally. Yet, says Keith Martino, author of Expect Leadership and head of CMI, a global consultancy that customizes leadership and sales development initiatives, “Simple as they sound, those phrases are often difficult for many
What makes a great leader? Think about it. Your opinion may vary widely from the next person’s. Certainly, great leaders come in all different shapes and sizes. They use different approaches and strategies. Some lead with an iron fist. Others inspire with their words. Regardless how they do it, they motivate, inspire and influence people
By Kevin Eikenberry When an employee who works in the same building as you is struggling, you can pull the person into your office or conference room, and hash out everything. Issues are often brought to the surface and resolved more quickly, either because you notice them more quickly or because employees feel comfortable enough
By Kevin Eikenberry When we think about remote or virtual teams, we may think about flexibility, freedom and perhaps even high productivity. And when people are working out and on their own, we typically think that interpersonal issues might not matter as much or happen as often. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. When we do
Workplace stress is a productivity killer. When stress is overwhelming, employees miss more days of work (either due to actual sickness or because they need a mental break). Conflict is higher, while collaboration sinks. Overall job satisfaction suffers, and if the stress is consistent, turnover skyrockets. The opinion that “stress comes with the territory” won’t
Working from home certainly lends itself to working in your PJs or logging a few hours right from your bed, but it’s not always in your best interest. In fact, for most people, routine and structure are ideal for a productive workday. That starts with creating a workstation that maximizes your efficiency, cuts down on
The most recent Gallup “State of the Global Workforce” report tells us that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work, and it’s costing $7 trillion in lost productivity. Is it possible that only 15% percent of your employees are engaged at work? If that’s the case, how much is it costing you? As
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