Pride and Productivity
One of my favorite experiences took place in San Francisco in the ‘90s where I was attending a conference. I was at a club or a bar, I can’t remember which, having a blast after the conference ended for the day.
At one point I had to go to the bathroom. When I finished my business and was washing my hands, I realized I was the only cisgender woman in the bathroom. So I did the only thing I could think to do.
People Pleasing Prevents Powerful Productivity
We’re all hard-wired for people pleasing to some degree. Humans survived because we’re social animals and could band together to hunt and gather food and protect from predators. So we all need to get along to go along sometimes.
However, American work culture and management styles can make people pleasing seem necessary for winning new business and retaining employees and clients. But that style can lead to burnout and loss of clients and revenues instead.
Let’s Get Organized, Organized
To me the word “organization” is similar to the word “productivity”: it means different things to different people. I know some wonderful declutter specialists who help people get their houses in order, and different kinds of organization can help you get… you guessed it… more $hit done. (You can buy the book on getting $hit done here.)
Paying It Forward for Women Entrepreneurs
November 14th is International Girls Day, and though we might not know exactly what kinds of jobs will be available when they’re ready to work, we do know what pressures they’re likely to face.
It’s a great opportunity for women business owners, including those who don’t have children, to pass knowledge on to the next generations. And if anyone helped you on your path, it’s also a great time to pay it forward.
It’s Not the Size of Your Brain, But How You Use It
I remember when I was growing up that adults tried to scare us away from things like drinking and drugs because they killed brain cells. And once a brain cell dies, that’s it. Your brain now has one less neuron. So if a person kept doing these things, then eventually their brain would die.
Unplug For Productive Performance
If you discovered you were addicted to drugs (including alcohol and nicotine), gambling, or sex, what would you do? Or even if you didn’t think you were addicted exactly, but you thought your usage was too heavy and interfering with your life?
Business Owners and Ballet: Boost Your Productivity
I’m drafting this on a Monday, which is the day I have ballet class. In a few hours I’ll walk to class. It takes me longer to walk than to drive, which shortens my workday (gasp!)
3 Powerful Ways for Business Owners To Be More Productive in 2024
Sometimes when I’m speaking on the topic of productivity I can see the audience thinking, “There’s no way I can do that!”
Most of the time, what they really mean is “I don’t want to do that”.
3 Ways to Improve Your Office for Productivity
If you’re a business owner, whether you have staff or you’re solo, you know you need a dedicated space to work. You also know that the space you’re in affects how effective you can actually be, and the same is true for your staff.
Community and schmear
In honor of Bagels and Lox Day on February 9th, do you remember the first time you ever had it?
I do. It was a revelation. I grew up in the outer burbs of Northern Virginia, which at the time didn’t host a single decent bagel. Then I went to college at Rutgers in New Jersey, and I found so much good food.