“Introverts, please check on your extrovert friends. They are not okay.” This quote made me laugh as an introvert. During a recent interview on the “This Morning” talk radio show, I was telling Gordon Deal how I’ve seen the exact opposite play out as the world is thrown into working from home. Introverts are the ones stressed … Continue reading “How being online is a survival skill in today’s job market”
Why you should stop switchtasking and focus on one active task at a time
Multitasking is a lie. Even the word is misleading and confusing, which is why I separated it into two words: Switchtasking and Background Tasking I discussed this highly controversial topic on a recent Lucid Chart webinar with Gabe Villamizar recently. Here’s one of the ten tips I shared in his webinar: Switchtasking is extremely ineffective and comes at … Continue reading “Why you should stop switchtasking and focus on one active task at a time”
How to avoid the biggest mistake of remote bosses
A common mistake a boss will make is assuming a remote employee won’t be productive. The reality is most remote workers do the exact opposite and work LONGER hours from home. The issue here is a disruption in a healthy work-life rhythm that leads to decreased productivity and frustration. The solution as a manager is … Continue reading “How to avoid the biggest mistake of remote bosses”
How to reduce stress using boundaries when working from home
“I had to army crawl across our bedroom to avoid being in my husband’s Zoom meeting!” A statement most would never expect to say, yet that is exactly the story a couple we’re friends with next door shared with us recently. These situations are becoming more commonplace as the world rapidly attempts to adjust to … Continue reading “How to reduce stress using boundaries when working from home”
Why you need to communicate clear expectations for communication
“I miss being able to walk down the hallway to ask my co-worker a question!” Working from home can create obstacles when it comes to connecting and communicating with your co-workers. During a recent radio interview on WWL AM in New Orleans with host Newell Normand, we discussed how to set clear expectations to … Continue reading “Why you need to communicate clear expectations for communication”