Fighting bah humbug: Driving employee motivation in stressful times
While we all love the cheer and joy of the holidays, let’s be honest—the holidays can be downright stressful with holiday travel, shopping and parties. In addition to personal seasonal plans, many...
View ArticleThe ultimate office gift exchange
Finally a workplace has found a formula for a holiday gift exchange that I think is brilliant. It’s simple and has a greater impact than handing a gift card to every employee, buying the same gift for...
View ArticleTime to reinvent yourself? How to re-strategize for 2013
Have you met your strategic goals for 2012? 2011? 2010? Have you experienced recession, bankruptcy or downsizing? With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching, planning personal and professional goals for...
View ArticleThe 21-day mental detox
If your mind is foggy, if you lack clarity, or if you have a difficult time coming up with quick and smart solutions to problems, that is a good indication that you need a mental detox. Here’s a 21-day...
View Article7 apps to organize your info
Each month in The Organized Executive our Time-Saving Gadgets page features hardware, software, apps, equipment and websites that allow people to be more productive at work. This is the second in a...
View Article3 smart additions for your smartphone
Even a basic smartphone is a great productivity tool, but apps make them even better. Check out what your phone can do with these apps: Continue reading →
View ArticleThe top 5 pitfalls that derail corporate decision making
Today’s decision makers are up against a long list of pitfalls and obstacles that prevent them from making sound decisions. Fortunately, once you know what you’re up against, you can take the proper...
View ArticleMake steady improvement all year long in 2013
In the next few days many people will make grand plans for what they will do better in the new year. By Feb. 1, many of those good intentions will have failed. If you’re serious about being more...
View ArticleWords of wisdom: Is busy good?
“It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” -Henry David Thoreau Are you spending your time and energy on work that matters? Take a look at your to-do list....
View ArticleNapping at work: A do or don’t?
I recently received a press release from Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, Inc that really sparked my interest. The title of the piece was “Are Naps the Key to Productivity?” and it cited a 2007 study...
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