I don't like disappointing people and I have a hard time saying “no.” But this often also means that I am stretched too thin because I am putting myself in a position where there is either too much on my plate or I have agreed to help in...
At Ridiculously Efficient, we are big fans of personality assessments. They help us learn about ourselves -- how we react in certain situations, how our instincts influence us, and the character traits that drive us. This information has also helped us better communicate with people in and outside of work,...
Question: I worked really hard on a project and my boss was unhappy with the result. She decided to go with a different direction, which means my team and I have to start over. I feel like I failed and the blow to my ego has been difficult to handle....
Inefficient meetings are one of the biggest threats to productivity. A lack of structure, proper equipment and respect for others' time will take away participants' time and energy, which could be spent on meaningful work. However, if planned well, meetings can keep team members informed of new development,...
I’m someone whose work is driven by passion and possibility. As part of my work with entrepreneurs, I’ve scripted and copy written thousands of marketing pieces — and received my fair share of edits where the client rewrote over 80 percent of the exact copy I agonized over for...
One of the harsh truths of high-performance work is that we humans are not robots. The pressure of competing deadlines, exceedingly high standards, and juggling work with adulting adds up. My team and I firmly believe that taking a mental health day is just as important as taking a day...
