Category: Task management

June 3, 2021

Social proof is the idea that humans subconsciously copy each other. It is ingrained deep in our DNA. We are so reliant on it because it makes it easier to make decisions all while looking fashionable and in line with […]

May 19, 2021

Whether you’re striking out on your own, seeking a job, reinventing yourself in a new career or upping your skills, personal branding can be a boon. Yet it’s not clap-your-hands-together easy. But the right tools will make it easier. That’s […]

May 12, 2021

The prosperity perks of keeping a consistent morning routine are no secret. If you Google “rich habits of highly successful people” you’ll get 121 million hits, and although I didn’t read all of them (who has time for that?), there […]

April 26, 2021

When was the last time you hosted a content marketing brainstorm that was really productive? One that ended with actionable ideas (not out-of-scope concepts or copycats of everything your competitors are doing)? If that sounds familiar, don’t feel bad. Coming […]

April 22, 2021

Twenty-five hundred years ago, someone inscribed Know thyself on a column at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, where the Pythian priestesses famously uttered their prophecies. Socrates, whom one priestess pegged as the wisest man in the ancient world, discussed […]

April 12, 2021

One of the eternal questions in entrepreneurship is why do so many startups still fail. Is it a bad idea, poor execution or are many just not cut out to be their own boss? On The Small Business Radio Show […]

March 25, 2021

Putting together a book takes time, energy and a lot of effort. And while it accounts for a lot of the book’s labor, writing isn’t the only thing an entrepreneur needs to concern themselves with. Publishing the book and the […]

March 15, 2021

Change is inevitable. From starting school, to graduation, to work, to creating new relationships and a new family…and a thousand incidents in between. One major change many people confront is a career pivot — transitioning into a new career, even […]

March 3, 2021

Workplace efficiency means getting work done with the least amount of time and effort wasted. While many factors can contribute to or hamper efficiency, implementing a few key changes can increase productivity, improve workplace efficiency, employee satisfaction, and overall workplace […]

January 26, 2021

When working requires a commute, people often want to just relax. Often, you may not have the energy, which is understandable after a long day of work. It’s difficult to pursue those personal goals when you find it difficult to […]

January 6, 2021

You won’t achieve ambitious goals by thinking small, but small steps are necessary to reach your dreams. That’s what I learned from Steven Kotler, one of the leading experts on workplace performance and author of the new book, The Art […]

December 15, 2020

Most posts you see on Facebook and other social media sites have a photo attached and there’s a good reason for it. Visual content grabs people’s attention and will make them stop, react, and possibly leave a comment on your […]

December 10, 2020

How do you feel at the end of a day when you’ve been very productive? It feels good right? So why not focus the end of this year on ways to be more productive in the new year? This can […]

December 2, 2020

I’m a great fan of the Marvel Comics Super-Heroes. Particularly, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Jessica Jones, and the collection of heroes in the Avengers. They are, virtually, invincible, which is what makes the super-heroes. But they aren’t always on. […]

September 24, 2020

When you are an entrepreneur, working tirelessly seems not to be an option, but a commitment. Mainly because of the desire that everything goes well and also because of the need to be constantly aware of changes in the market, […]

September 22, 2020

When I was growing up, my dad gave me a piece of advice that I think is worth passing on. He told me that if I wanted to get a promotion at work, the best way to get it was […]

August 25, 2020

As an entrepreneur, your company, its projects and initiatives are solving big problems for many people. Of course, every big problem is made up of countless smaller problems. Capital to raise. Margins to increase. Processes to refine. People to hire […]

August 24, 2020

What is a professional? Is it the opposite of an amateur? In the sports world, professional athletes are paid, while amateurs are not. In my business, the title “professional keynote speaker” implies that I’m paid to speak in front of […]

August 12, 2020

One of the most often-asked questions about leadership is: Are leaders born or made? Research suggests that leadership is about one-third born and two-thirds made. No matter which industry do you belong to – business, sports, politics or some other […]

August 11, 2020

As a small to medium-sized business owner, it can be challenging to find time for anything. Even in your supposed downtime, you invest time into ensuring the company runs smoothly. Work-life balance as an always-busy professional can be hard, if […]