The Real Reason Why You Are Overworked (And How To Fix It)
That feeling that you are working more is likely true, a 2014 Gallup report found that the average U.S. worker’s 40-hour-work week has crept up to about 47 hours—and could be longer, depending on where...
View ArticleStop Relying on Motivation and Make Change by Creating Systems
Motivation is great when you’ve got it. It makes you excited about things and you’re eager to put your nose to the grindstone and start working. When you don’t have it, however, your productivity can...
View ArticleThe complete guide to never quitting anything again
The truth is, most people can become good at almost anything. However, most of us quit before we reach the finish line. Why? Frustration and lack of persistency is one of the biggest reasons why we...
View ArticleThree Habits Of Motivational Leaders
Everyone should know a thing or two about how to inspire and motivate others—even non-leaders. It’s an important skill that helps us not only take on leadership challenges but engage better with new...
View ArticleThe Last 10 Percent: How to Push Through a Project When You’re Nearing the...
Remember the excitement you felt when you launched headfirst into your latest project? Every door was open and the opportunities were endless. But then, if you’re like most people, you start to stumble...
View ArticleGive Each Item on Your To-Do List a Purpose to Get Motivated
We all have days where we feel completely unmotivated to get through our daily tasks. To boost your motivation and power through those tasks, give each item on your to-do list a specific purpose. This...
View Article3 Brain Hacks To Boost Your Motivation When You Need It Most
Different kinds of work require different types of motivation. Here’s how and when to use these three psychological principles. I tend to wake up early and do my best work while the sun is coming up....
View ArticleHow To Effectively Break Bad News To Your Team
Effective leaders motivate others. That’s a key tool of a leader who knows how to lead well. When a leader creates and maintains momentum by their ideas, their ingenuity, and their actions, the rest of...
View ArticleTwo Powerful Emotions Leaders Need To Know How To Tap (At The Same Time)
Our emotions help us make decisions. Great communicators know that—without exploiting it. Last September, Elon Musk publicly unveiled a sweeping vision to colonize Mars. The SpaceX founder and CEO...
View ArticleHow to write a critical email to coworkers without seeming like a jerk
Criticism that comes from a boss, via email is quite possibly the worst kind there is, not least of all because the words arrive unaccompanied by the smile or the hand on a shoulder that the critic...
View ArticleWhy every CIO needs to be a hands-on leader to succeed
For CIOs, the struggle to gain organizational respect and parity with other CXOs has always been real. In the past, one way that IT executives knew they had “made the grade” was to be considered...
View Article9 Questions Smart People Ask When They Want to Be More Productive
While you can’t create more hours in the day, you can be more productive so you’re able to get more done with the time you do have. In fact, it’s one of the most helpful skills you can learn. But if...
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