Organizing & Productivity
Whether you’re a staff of one or managing a team of contractors or employees, being a great leader is essential to the success of your business. Contrary to the popular idiom, great leaders can be made. According to research from Leadership Quarterly, 74% of what it takes to be a great leader is learned behaviors. To develop your leadership skills, drop these five habits. Blaming Others Think about the best managers and leaders you’ve worked with. When someone points…
With spring (and spring cleaning) fast approaching, it’s tempting to purge a lot of stuff. While purging and focusing only on that which brings you joy (like Marie Kondo suggests), it’s important also to take a step back and focus on what you should keep. Certain items may feel like clutter but are actually important to make space for. 1. Photos While many of these may already be digitized, you’ve likely got albums or boxes full of old photos…
Success is the ultimate result of repeated behaviors over time. By developing success habits now, you set yourself up for success. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs credit the following habits with their success. Visualization Just as athletes visualize making the perfect shot or winning a race, you need to visualize your goals. Set time aside daily to close your eyes and play a movie in your head of what your life will be like when you reach your…
Essential Time Management Tips That Drive Success As a small business owner, you know time is money. Business owners often say time is their most valuable asset - even more than equipment or office space. With all the roles you play, small changes in how you handle time can lead to big results. Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase (at no additional…
The connection between Facebook and productivity clicked when I looked at my daily habits. Taking the app off my phone while keeping the mobile browser access changed how I work. Friends might notice I'm not as active, and family sometimes wonders if they're being ignored (they're not), but this boundary works wonders. By keeping Facebook desktop-only and setting time blocks, I've found the right balance between staying in touch and on task. Work connections stay strong, client messages flow…
