What do Barbie, the Super Bowl and Beyoncé have in common? They distract us at work. And we need to beat distractions to get everything done. Every day.
Performance Management
Getting the best out of your employees is key. That's where performance reviews and other tools come to your aid. Plus, thinning out those who can't succeed is more difficult, but necessary. These posts will help you stay abreast.
I Used AI to Do My Job for 1 Month — And This Is How It Affected My Work
Almost 70% of employees use AI to do their jobs, but aren’t telling their boss they do. Still, my boss knows. In fact, I used AI to do my job for more than one reason.
5 Reasons Your Next Project Could Fail (Unless You Heed This Advice)
You can put a dream team in place, have every resource imaginable and be at the top of your game — and your next project will likely still fall short. Sorry for that kick in the pants. But just 2.5% of companies complete 100% of their projects successfully.
7 Perils of Busyness — and Better Ways Your Team Can Do Real Business
Why do you have to be so busy? You know there isn’t a trophy for busyness, right? In fact, the best business isn’t about busyness. Yet, many managers create a “culture of busyness.”
8 Productivity Hacks To Gain Ground After The Least Productive Time Of Year
The end of the year is full of stuff that isn’t work. In fact, it’s the least productive time of the year. Sixty percent of employees say their productivity noticeably drops in December.
Stop The Collab! The Problems With Collaboration — and 6 Fixes
With all due respect to the 1990 rapstar, it’s time to stop with all the collaboration. We collaborate too much — and it’s leading to burnout. Right now, about 45% of working adults say they’re stressed.
Why We All Hate Feedback — And 5 Ways To Accept And Learn From It
Why do we all hate feedback? Not just giving it, but receiving it, too? For one, it’s uncomfortable on both ends.
Stop The Interruptions! 4 Ways To Get Employees To Do More Themselves
Managers face about four interruptions from staff every hour. That’s not even counting the number of interruptions from text, social media, calls, and mindless personal distractions!
5 Steps To Get Past The Status Quo & Smash Goals This Year
Here’s a novel way to achieve more. Let go of more. Move past comfort. Kick habits. Smash goals.
9 Reasons Teams Fail — & How To Avoid The Mistakes
You put together a dream team. And the odds of winning are still against you. Work teams fail to hit their goals almost 60% of the time.
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