We are not taught how to learn in school, we are taught how to pass tests. The spacing effect is a far more effective way to learn and retain information that works with our brain instead of against it. Find out how to use it here. Every perception is to some degree an act of creation, and every...
You are missing valuable guidance if you do not have a business coach. I've been singing the praises of business coaches for a long time because I've seen the direct impact they can have on personal development and business growth. In fact, I've had the same coach for 12 years and cannot overstate...
Are you tired of constant interruptions during work? Learn these tips for getting deep work done and finally achieve that much-needed focus. Deep Work is a superb concept to follow if you want to be more productive in your job, studies, or business. These periods of intense focus can help you...
It’s a classic leadership challenge: you want to set goals that push the limits, and inspire people to achieve things they didn’t think were possible. But now as a result, they don’t think your goals are possible. When sharing your vision, you see raised eyebrows, or hear rumblings like “Do...
A number of years ago a mentor of mine said something really important to me. He told me that there is often one thing that stands between me and the kind of relationships I really want to have. When I asked what that was, he said, “It’s usually a ten-minute, sweaty-palmed conversation that you’re...
Many people struggle with giving and receiving compliments. That’s a shame. High-performance teams are superb at this skill, and praise can make a big difference in motivation. What’s wrong with this exchange? Sam: “Amy, you did a great job on that rush project last week.” Amy (looking away and...
Tracking your team’s computer usage offers valuable insights on where there could be room for improvement. But be mindful of privacy issues and micromanagement risks. As work habits evolve, some managers are opting to monitor employee computer activity and the movement of company data. In fact,...
Decision-making is one of the most important things leaders do. We expect leaders to be decisive. We expect them to make good decisions. Unfortunately, most of the writing on decision-making and a whole lot of practice is oversimplistic, with “bias for action” replacing good sense. There are...
These days, we’re under a lot of pressure to move quickly. Things are changing rapidly, so it’s tempting to jump on the fast track. Or try for a quick fix. Facebook’s motto from a few years ago captured it well: “Move fast and break things.” In today’s culture, people expect quick results. We live...
Rethinking talent recruitment post-“Great Resignation.” The Great Resignation, where millions of people quit their jobs to seek out different opportunities, suddenly caused the job search and recruiting process to become an employee marketplace. Although a challenging time to find talent, as a...
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe These days it feels like the world is dead-set against our having focus. We’re bombarded with digital distractions. There are near-constant requests for our attention, many driven by...
Business writing can be successful if the employee establishes a personal connection with the reader. However, whether it’s a report for management or an email to a customer, writing better business documents gets the job done swiftly and efficiently. You don’t have to sound stuffy; go for a tone...