I can remember when multi-tasking was framed as the end all be all to solving heavy work loads. The premise of multi-tasking while antiquated still lurks and a large number of organizations. It does so to the detriment of those organizations. Not sure if my statement is accurate? The following is a great read with […]
Meditation, ROI
While meditation is definitely becoming more sexy as a topic of conversation than it was over twenty years ago when I started meditating there still seems to be a view of it as recreational rather than an investment with high returns. The following companies provide it for employees: Numerous Hospitals, Apple, Prentice Hall Publishing, Google, […]
Discretionary Effort
I had a discussion this past week with a manager for a firm that had a poor last quarter showing. He couldn’t quite put his finger on the slip in dynamic. It was a great conversation and a testament to paying attention to employee relations. It is important to remember positive or negative production/outcomes can be […]
Giving Up The 80% For The 20%
An article from Inc. discusses at least 51% of employees are searching for new jobs at any given time. This brings to mind two things, one, why, and two, are they giving up 80% of the good for 20% of what they perceive to be better. Let’s face it, the 51% figure demonstrates a misalignment in […]
Focus People, Focus!
“Meditation is as important as lifting weights and being out here on the field for practice,” -Russel Okung, offensive tackle, Seahawks. Meditation and mindfulness are at a distinct disadvantage as they often are linked to ‘hippy’ like behavior. If you look at the research and science on it, be it related to productivity or health, […]
If You Want To Maximize Productivity, Don’t Minimize Sleep
An article in Inc. recently talked about the ten reasons working too much and sleeping too little is just plain wrong. It doesn’t matter who you are and what you believe, sleep matters. So whether it is you skipping sleep or your employees’ workload making them cut back, the bottom line is this. Lack of sleep, […]
Productivity Means NOT Multi-Tasking
I’ve been repeating the attributes of single point focus on productivity for years. So obviously every time I see something that backs that, I feel compelled to post it. The following is a great read on ten top recommendations for maximizing your productivity throughout your work day, http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/01/15/how-to-perform-at-your-peak-every-day-10-tips-for-working-smarter-in-2014/2/
Don’t Bargain
I’ve always loved the following quote: “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi The reason is that so often either subconsciously or consciously we stop ourselves from committing all we can whether in work or relationships. Sometimes we […]
Stay Focused
“If you are casual about your dream, you will end up a casualty. Engage with life.” ~Les Brown