We've all experienced a work situation like the one in this ecard from someecards, and to fight it, I suggest the 2-minute rule. If a task will take you 2 minutes or less to complete, do it immediately. Not only will you crank out a ton of tasks...
This afternoon, I want you to consider one question: what's your perfect workday? Many of us can imagine a perfect vacation day or weekend day, but what would an ideal, productive weekday look like? Would you spend it brainstorming? Networking? Cranking out work in machinelike fashion? A bit...
This ecard by someecards illustrates a cruel fact: pointless meetings are ubiquitous. If you're tempted to call a meeting, consider the following questions: * What decisions will be made at this meeting? * What decision-makers should attend the meeting? * Would an informal chat or quick phone call be more effective?...
Yesterday, I got an email from a new newsletter subscriber asking me how I spend my day. Like most productive folks, much of my workday hinges on routine, but I do a few things differently than most traditional office workers. Here's a day in my Ridiculously Efficient life....
In this unstable economic climate, employees are feeling the pressure more than ever to deliver at work. Accordingly, this week's must-reads will help you work towards a sensible work-life alignment despite the economy. * How to be a productive, contributing member of a team without losing your personal life...
Not every office abides by the standard 40-hour week, and this week's must-reads center on alternative workweek strategies that promote creativity and productivity. * A new study finds that working in places like moderately loud environments, such as coffee shops, actually improves creativity. Should you relocate your desk to...
