September 06, 2024 Why optimistic leaders create more productive and happier workplaces In his new book, the founder of Keurig Green Mountain shares his entrepreneurial story and his advice for becoming a more optimistic leader. BY Robert Stiller My wife, Christine, still remembers how, in the early years at Green Mountain, I would often lie awake … Continue reading Why optimistic leaders create more productive and happier workplaces
August 09, 2024 7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive Time is money. Spend a little to save a lot with a macro pad, a smart notebook, and other efficiency boosters. BY Doug Aamoth Whether you’re working from home, in a traditional office, or part of a hybrid experiment, your desk serves … Continue reading 7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive
July 22, 2024 9 gadgets to make your life more productive and creative From reading lights to smart rings, these devices belong at any desk—or bedside table. BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Walk into my home office and … Continue reading 9 gadgets to make your life more productive and creative
May 19, 2024 Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits It’s no secret we all dawdle too much on our smartphones. The founder of phone addiction app BePresent has some thoughts on reducing the time suck and getting back to deep work. BY Jack Winston The threats of social media are … Continue reading Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits
May 07, 2024 4 fresh new AI-powered websites to make you more productive Automate your email, land a high-paying job, create custom audiobooks, and more. BY Doug Aamoth Have we reached the tipping point for AI as a useful element of everyday productivity? Ironically, that’s probably a question best suited for AI to answer. We do … Continue reading 4 fresh new AI-powered websites to make you more productive
April 21, 2024 How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde Whether you believe in astrology or not, there is never a bad time to fine-tune your productivity inside and outside the office. BY Avery Morgan If you’re into astrology, you might be counting down the days until April 25. That’s when Mercury retrograde, a cosmic event … Continue reading How to stay productive during Mercury’s retrograde
By Harvey Deutschendorf January 15, 2024 Gratitude is an essential ingredient to healthy and productive workplaces. Researchers at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that when leaders openly expressed gratitude, the productivity of their teams increased. However, there is an unfortunate disconnect between the places that most of us choose to express, … Continue reading This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
12 Things Highly Productive People Do Not Do Calendar / 21 Apr 2023 Despite everyone’s busy schedule, some people seem to manage it effortlessly. How do they do it? They are happier for one thing. According to research, happiness makes people 12% more productive. However, highly productive individuals also have very specific habits. Furthermore, the most … Continue reading 12 Things Highly Productive People Do Not Do
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders March 20, 2023 Did my colleague Brenna enjoy the conference? I should send a chat message to ask her now. I was just out of town last weekend but maybe I should hit the road this Friday, too. I’m going to search for last-minute deals. I just overheard … Continue reading 5 busyness barriers that hold you back from being productive
By Dave DuBois February 16, 2023 Ever feel like you’re in too many meetings? You’re not alone: 92% of employees consider meetings costly and unproductive, according to the Harvard Business Review. Now, many organizations are trying to cut down on the meeting clutter. In a dramatic step to improve productivity, Shopify went … Continue reading Saying no to meetings made my team more productive. Here’s why
