Time Management – Pickle Jar Theory
The Pickle Jar theory is basically based on the idea that time, like a pickle jar, time is limited. Our life is the jar and what is in it, the volume or space is limited. Read more
How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines) – Brian Christian
This Is Nuts: It Takes Nearly 30 Minutes to Refocus After You Get Distracted
De-stressing at work with a walk around the block, a few minutes of meditation, or easy do-at-your-desk exercises is essential for productivity. If I don’t get up from my desk or move my eyes away from my screen at some point during my workday, my brain will feel completely fried at the end of it (and not […]
The Top 10 Time Management Tips To Work Smarter, Not Harder
Time management is all about working smarter rather than working harder or longer. It’s about creating a better work-life balance. Some companies – and even entire countries – have really taken this to heart and are starting to introduce four-day working weeks. Read more
Eight Critical Prioritization Tips When Everything Seems Important
In business, time is money, and it can be easy for entrepreneurs to overload themselves with work. But with so many demands on their schedules, every task can begin to seem important and too much information can get out of hand. In these cases, it’s vital that entrepreneurs pause and take a moment to figure […]
Your emotional brain is smarter than your brain thinks
Decisions drive our daily activities. The need to decide is never-ending. You make decisions even when you unconsciously think you are choosing not to decide. And we don’t always choose the most rational option. Everyone processes information with both the rational and emotional parts of the brain. Here is an example that sounds familiar. Read […]
How can you stop an amygdala hijack?
An amygdala hijack is an automatic response. Your body takes action without any conscious input from you. However, that does not mean you will be unable to stop or prevent an amygdala hijack. It just takes a conscious effort to deactivate your amygdala and activate your frontal lobes, the part of your brain responsible for […]
How to Resolve Workplace Conflicts
At a hospital, employee conflicts can happen amid life-or-death situations. No one benefits when these conflicts are ignored—not the staff, not the managers and certainly not the patients. Read more
The Top 5 Conflict Resolution Strategies for the Workplace
Although it’s one of the most valuable skills you can have in today’s professional world, conflict management is something than many individuals shy away from. Conflict is inherently uncomfortable for most of us, in both personal and professional contexts, but learning to effectively handle conflicts in a productive, healthy way is essential – especially at work. Read […]
A 5-step framework for having difficult conversations at work
Having difficult conversations with employees is an inevitable — if uncomfortable — part of people management. Whether it’s about performance, workplace conflict, sharing negative feedback, or discussing personal issues, being able to address sensitive subjects is an essential part of supporting employees. Read more