Once every quarter, the employees at LaSalle Network turn off their inboxes. What started off as a one-day experiment to help reduce misunderstandings that often come through text communications yielded such great results that the company decided to make the practice a permanent part of culture. The Terms: * Rotate through...
Communication is essential for any team to be efficient, productive and innovative, and the messaging app Slack has become one of the most popular ways for teams to stay in touch throughout the workday. With Slack, you can message your team in real-time, swap files, share calendars, set reminders and...
I have yet to meet someone who says public speaking is easy. When there is SO much to take into consideration, it’s no surprise how often and easily we f*ck up. The list of things to remember to do physically combat what we are striving to produce vocally...
Is your boss one of those entrepreneurs who seems to work 24/7 and never sleep? If so, does he/she expect you to do the same? In order to decrease tension and anxiety while increasing productivity, it is very important to manage expectations and communicate about what is expected...
The sheer volume of communication we handle on a daily basis at work requires discipline and organization. Let's face it, Rebels -- our role entails being an example of effectiveness, personally and professionally. I've created a checklist that will help reinforce some of the practices you&...
We've mentioned before how transparency throughout a company can boost productivity. Simply knowing what coworkers are paid and the performance levels that lead to higher pay rates serves as motivation, which ultimately leads to higher levels of productivity. The infographic below from Clear Company shows how organizations can...
