How many times per day do you check your email? Most don’t know a specific number, although they’d agree it’s more than they’d like to admit. Scheduling times to check email is much more efficient!   Why? Well, when you’re addicted to checking your inbox for new emails, you’re always in switchtasking mode. Your focus … Continue reading “Set scheduled times to check your email for ultimate efficiency”

How are you doing? It’s a simple question. It also helps build relationships when working from home. One of the biggest disadvantages of working remotely is the lost connections due to lack of engagement. We default to short, direct communication in meetings and emails. The small talk in the office break room is missing. Why … Continue reading “Why being yourself is the best way to build relationships at work”

Unimportant. Unvalued. Insignificant. Those three little words painfully—and accurately—describe what it feels like to be “phubbed.” You might be asking yourself, “What in the WORLD does “phubbed” even mean?” It’s a coined term for SNUBBING someone in favor of your PHONE. Yes, it’s gotten so bad that we have a special word for it now. … Continue reading “Give people your focus. Put your phone away when talking to them.”

Is working from home draining your energy? One of the most common complaints I hear from remote workers is the lack of movement in their day. Instead of shuffling around at an office, getting some physical engagement, you’re at home all day in one place. That can take a toll on your energy, which affects … Continue reading “How to get your energy levels back up for optimal productivity”

I sold women’s shapewear on TV in Iran. You read that sentence right. A while back, Obaid Samadian, a learner from my LinkedIn Learning courses, reached out when he saw a commercial on his local TV station. An Iranian “Spanx” company used ME as a spokesperson in their commercial for body shaping undergarments. They lifted … Continue reading “How to find humor and save time with a productive mindset.”