Years ago, I learned a valuable lesson: the answers we get are determined by the questions we ask. Here are seven better questions you can ask in the midst of adversity.
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The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day
How My Hybrid System Gives You the Best of Both Worlds
Since we announced the Full Focus Planner™ a few months ago, I’ve lost track of how many people have asked me about my plans for task and calendar management. Am I planning on going full analog? It’s an important question. When it comes to planning our time, reviewing our goals, and tracking our tasks, we […]
13 Ways to Make Your Employees Pull Their Hair Out
How Horrible Bosses Can Make Workers Miserable
Sadly, I would have to say that I have learned more from bad bosses that good ones. Specially, they taught me what not to do. Here are 13 lessons.
Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
Here’s What to Say When You Blow It
Many words in the English language are difficult. In fact, there’s even a Dictionary of Difficult Words. But none are more difficult than these: “I’m sorry. I was wrong. Will you please forgive me?”
The Secret to Negotiating a Better Deal
3 Ways to Put Yourself Exactly Where You Need to Be
Years ago, I received some great advice about how to negotiate the deal you want. In fact, I would say this is the secret to successful negotiating.
I’m Going on a Sabbatical, and You Should Too
5 Things I Learned When We Got Away From It All
I am about to embark on a sabbatical for the next month to get away, enjoy time with family, and do some long-range thinking. Americans typically don’t take all of their vacation days, much less go off on sabbaticals. The idea of an extended period away from work may sound like an exotic concept or, […]