Category: Podcast

My vacation taught me a valuable lesson. I’m just returning from a month-long Oasis and wanted to share the lesson that was reinforced during my break. I believe in being fully present during my vacation and focusing on my family—my most valuable activity of all. In doing so, I am forced to put other activities … Continue reading “How my vacation helped me prioritize and improve my focus”

“Fewer things done better.” – Jeff Weiner, Executive Chairman, LinkedIn. What is the most valuable thing you do for your company? This past January, I spoke to the incredible LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning team in Dublin, Ireland on ways to combat the habit of switchtasking—my word for multitasking. Are you wondering how the above question … Continue reading “Why your Most Valuable Activities help to avoid switchtasking”

“I get motivated when I’m at a conference, but after it’s over nothing really changes. What am I doing wrong?” Mindset is everything. In this case, a productive mindset is to enter every conference, or any learning opportunity, with your focus on action. Here are a few quick ways you can shift from passively listening … Continue reading “How a productive mindset helps with learning opportunities”

One. Thing. At. A. Time. When you try to tackle multiple tasks that require attention at one time, you’re switchtasking. Switchtasking isn’t something our brains are capable of processing effectively. Therefore, we end up these three adverse side effects—or costs—as a result: Loss of time Decreased quality of work Increased stress levels Think of a … Continue reading “Why you should avoid these three side effects of switchtasking”

“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”