by Christy Kirk | Aug 7, 2018 | Influence Building
How much time to you think you lose each work day to email? To social media? To being pulled from your work into someone else’s project or crisis? Probably a couple of hours each day. No wonder we always feel so busy, overwhelmed, and stressed. Busyness is taking the...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Mar 6, 2018 | Influence Building
What can you do in just 12 minutes a day? Stop for coffee. Walk a half mile. Call a friend to say hi. Wipe down the kitchen. Read 10 pages of that book you’ve been plodding through. Take a quick power nap. Catch up on paying bills and scheduling appointments....
by Elizabeth Johnson | Feb 16, 2018 | Book Launch
Ugh—meetings. They’re where productivity goes to die, right? There has to be a better way. According to leading consultants Dick and Emily Axelrod, there is. This week we’re celebrating the re-launch of their book Let’s Stop Meeting Like This,...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Apr 21, 2017 | Book Launch
Have you ever tried to eat a live frog? My guess is: probably not. (If you have, please share your story with us!) They say the worst part is getting started — taking that first bite, chewing it, swallowing it. If you’re like most people, even if...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Jan 26, 2016 | Inspiration
Working from home is great. You can set your own schedule, choose your own surroundings, and wear whatever you want. But it’s not without its challenges. You face distractions from within and without – from family members and pets to erratic schedules, cluttered work...