Having a ton of tasks scheduled everyday, I find I am more productive in the morning and afternoon. The later in the day, the less drive I have to start on something new or even complete what I am working on. I have more focus and better concentration early morning or mid-day. What about you? Do you get more tasks…
Many new leaders believe that leading a team, or having the title, makes them a leader. Not true. There is more to leadership than sitting at the head of the table, delegating tasks, or being the owner of the company. Whether you own a company, have risen through the ranks, or were thrust into a leadership role unceremoniously, there are…
When running a business office, you’re not only managing people but managing the equipment and supplies your employees work with. Maintenance of office equipment and keeping supplies in stock is important. Yes, as important as maintaining good relationships with your employees and customers. Have you ever printed a document only to find the ink or paper had run out. Hopefully,…
Every day I make time to learn something new. Whether I ask for feedback on my work, listen to other’s suggestions, or read up on business trends. I love to ask questions and strive to understand new material. In our constantly changing world, it’s necessary to keep up to date on current trends in our business. We want to stay…
Each day I am grateful that I spend my day doing something I love. I look forward to heading out the door knowing I will be learning new things and helping others. It was not always this way for me. I dreaded going into work each day. I would wish for the day I could spend more time with my…
I have hired a number of employees and even fired a few. Both decisions are difficult to make, especially after being burned by a bad employee. Bad employees affect everyone from you, the employees they work with, and the customers they interact with. You can lose business because of terrible customer service or lose a valued employee if you don’t fire…
New to the scene of “To-Do” lists is the Bullet Journal. Have you heard of it? I was first introduced to the Bullet Journal in December 2015 by Kara at Boho Berry. Perusing Pinterest late one night (Yes, I’m addicted – check out my Pinterest Page), I stumbled upon a blog post by Kara that showed pictures of her beautifully…
Some of the biggest mistakes a manager can make involve how they interact with their staff. Most people believe a manager is responsible only for their department’s workload. This is not true. Managers are also responsible for their staff’s knowledge and well-being. Managing the workload may come as second nature to most managers however, managing people takes skill, perseverance, and…