While the 1960 book “Psycho-Cybernetics” originally revealed the idea that it takes at least 21 days to form new habits, a more accurate number of days can be attributed to a more recent study by the European Journal of Social Psychology. The study found that it takes on average 66 days for a new behavior […]
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Infographic: Boosting Productivity With Time Management
One of the biggest obstacles to organizational productivity is not effectively managing our time. From unrealistic deadline expectations to not prioritizing work, how we work can be just as important as what we work on. And as the age-old saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This infographic created by CoachTrainer.org […]
The Eisenhower Matrix: Important vs. Urgent
Effective time allocation is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. However, when delegating tasks, it can be difficult to determine how much time is needed, as well as how much time should be warranted to ensure a high level of team productivity. To best understand what tasks to put at […]
Wisdom in the Fish Tank
A motivational message from leadership expert Jim Stovall. My late, great friend and colleague, Dr. Stephen Covey, was among the most influential writers, speakers, and thought leaders of our time. His book, First Things First, should be required reading for anyone wanting to succeed in business or in life. Here in the 21st century, we […]
Are You Wasting Your Employees’ Time? The Surprising Facts
Time. It’s undeniably one of the most valuable commodities – for both companies and individuals. There are countless books on productivity and time management, efficiencies, and project management. But a common theme many of them have is how to manage around the inefficiencies in work – e-mail, meetings, systems – instead of focusing on how […]
5 Ws of Successful Meeting Management
How often have you sat through a meeting only to leave wondering why you even met? Or maybe you scheduled a meeting that was only supposed to last thirty minutes and it turned into a two-hour ordeal? Whether you’re a new leader or a seasoned manager, one of the biggest struggles you’ll face on a […]