Nobody actively tries to stop productivity. Despite your best intentions though it can seem impossible to get things done, especially with constant distractions like email notifications and last-minute meetings. But there are things you can do to give yourself an advantage once tomorrow begins. The key is to prepare the night before, taking steps to...

Being productive plays a huge role in your success. That’s probably why people spend hours and hours scouring the Internet for top-notch productivity tips, tricks, and hacks. While most of this advice can assist you in becoming more productive, there are plenty of myths out there as well. They may seem helpful, but these myths, such as the...

Hiring is one of the most important tasks any entrepreneur undertakes, but it can also be the most grueling. Most business leaders invest time into learning the basics of hiring, including posting job ads and asking the right questions during the job interview. However, some businesses fail to personalize the hiring process to fit their own...

Do you want to read more but feel like you don’t have the time? You are not alone. “Not enough time” is the most common excuse I hear people make against reading with greater frequency. In reality though, there is plenty of time to read a few books a month. You probably “find the time” to watch Netflix...

All of us have been in this embarrassing situation. We meet someone for the third or fourth time, only to realize we can’t remember what that person’s name is. Some of us are great with names and remember right away, but the rest of us don’t. Sure, we may find ways to disguise that we’ve...

Employee salaries are a critical business decision made by company leaders and HR managers. There’s much to consider when it comes to salary. You want to look at current and future company revenue. You should examine the opportunity cost of money going to employees as opposed to somewhere else. The impact of salaries on your...

When it comes to productivity, are you a night owl or an early bird? You may not know the exact time of day you’re most productive, but if you can identify your peak time of day, you can adjust your workday to make the most of it. Here are a few ways to discover your...

It is okay to admit that managing other people is challenging. It requires monitoring multiple emotional energies, personalities and preferences while also caring about yourself. Even people with years of training struggle. If only you could read a book so you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Turns out you certainly can. Among the...

I’ve talked to dozens of founders over the years looking to go digital. Companies now more fully recognize the benefits of paper reduction, including environmental benefits and significant cost savings. But even the most conscientious company has quite a few pages landing on the office printer every day. It can seem like an unavoidable part...

I’ve always thought about what makes salary negotiations so stressful, partly because of my own mixed success in that exercise over the years. In most cases, I felt as though I deserved a raise when the conversation finally arrived. But when you’re forced to sit across from your boss, the situation becomes challenging. Your palms sweat,...