
How to Cultivate Effort in Employees That Outlasts Talent
For many leaders, effort is table stakes. For nonpoker players, table stakes are the minimum, non-negotiable requirements to “have a seat at the table.” In

For many leaders, effort is table stakes. For nonpoker players, table stakes are the minimum, non-negotiable requirements to “have a seat at the table.” In

Being busy isn’t an honor badge. It’s crucial to make time for what’s important, especially for effective management. Time management is becoming more challenging, but prioritizing worthwhile tasks and saying “not now” can help. Understanding work style and scheduling, defining priorities, and focusing on significant tasks can improve productivity.

Productivity is a source of confidence and happiness. According to IBM, leaders’ top concern is productivity: 48% of CEOs now believe this will be their

Struggling with focus and time management is a common human experience. However, productivity is within reach by understanding the productivity formula: Skills x Focus x Urgency x Actions. The key is to prioritize non-negotiable tasks and create a productive environment. Ultimately, productivity is determined by action, not feelings.

One day, years ago when I was working in the health and wellness industry, one of my intelligent and high performing colleagues appeared quite deflated.

Have you ever considered whether or not a team member has called out sick because of you? According to the WorkPlace Research Foundation that’s exactly

Consistently keeping our health a top priority, unfortunately, is something many of us fail at due to poor decisions.

As I walked down the hall, cruising through pods, the only acknowledgment of my existence were simple hand gestures. A few people people gave me a wave, others threw up an air fist pump, and a few ignored me. What was interesting was each and every person I passed was doing the exact same thing. They were all wearing headphones and listening to music.

We’ve all done it. You set the alarm for 6:00 AM with grand aspirations to get up and workout like a Navy Seal before eating a healthy breakfast and cracking on with your day.
Then the alarm goes off, it’s dark and cold outside, you’re tired – and those good intentions simply evaporate.

Eventually, I stopped dreaming up new ideas. I was crippled by a sense of fear that led to inaction.