On Tuesday, we shared advice for managing productivity-draining and creativity-killing complacency in the workplace. Today, we are going to talk about another productivity destroyer that is wreaking havoc on workplaces right now: summer. In most places across the U.S., the weather is hot, the sun is shining, and people are zoning out, dreaming of being on
What’s more important: that people are working on exactly what you want them working on at that exact moment (accounting), or that important tasks and outputs are done on time so that team goals are met, and other people can get their work done as well (accountability)? When asked that way, the answer is probably
“Perfect song on the radio Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertime” That’s the chorus of Kenny Chesney’s hit song “Summertime.” And while those might not be the words you’d use, and while the calendar says it isn’t summer quite
Regardless of the industry or organization, managers commonly (and often mistakenly) share assumptions concerning their team’s performance. And this is especially true when working remotely, as we literally can’t see what’s occurring with our team on a daily basis. Perhaps the statements listed below sound familiar? No one takes our online meetings seriously. They’re all
Some people think that once they ascend to a leadership role they don’t have to do “real work” anymore. Even if you don’t feel that way, there is a good chance your employees do. There is no question that as a leader, you have different responsibilities than you had as an individual contributor. However, the best
Earth Day is this week, April 22 to be exact, and all week schools, charity organizations, businesses and more are taking a closer look at what we can do to protect the environment, reduce our carbon footprint and prevent pollution. No doubt the havoc we’re wreaking on our environment with pollution is a major problem,
Do you know the one factor concerning your team’s implementation of tech tools? It’s the boss — you. Put simply, if you’re the boss and use technology regularly, your people implement it into their workplace toolkit. If you find excuses to avoid using the technology, your people will follow suit. Recently, I was consulting for
Ah, email — the love/hate tech tool that frustrates us all. Whether you work remotely or not, email has become a productivity killer due to the average amount of messages sent and received daily. So, how do we reduce time spent on email? Wayne Turmel, co-owner of The Remote Leadership Institute, offers insightful tips on
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