So much of productivity is the mental game, and to improve time management, we must optimize how we think about time. Take a moment and try this thought experiment. Rank the following scenarios according to how energized or excited you feel while imagining them: * Analyzing or reflecting on what'...
Women walk a fine line in many professional environments, especially when it comes to communication. A well-intentioned, friendly gesture or anecdote can unfortunately easily be misconstrued as “weak” or unprofessional. With digital communication dominating many professional conversations, it’s often hard to read tone. Emoji symbols were designed, in part,...
In a professional setting, experts often caution women against using the phrase “I think,” as this language weakens the impact of your statement. April Wensel, the founder of software development company Compassionate Coding, has a different perspective on so-called “weak” language. I can't tell you how many times...
What your body says is just as important as what you say verbally. Everything from your posture to the way you shake someone's hand is telling of your mood, how you feel about the conversation at hand, and can provide those around you with a lasting first impression....
I don't like disappointing people and I have a hard time saying “no.” But this often also means that I am stretched too thin because I am putting myself in a position where there is either too much on my plate or I have agreed to help in...
Last week, two glasses of red into the evening, my husband Mike and I were having a conversation about our mornings, and we came up with a proposed tweak to our morning routine (one of my favorite topics). I said, “Great! Want to run through the morning, starting from the...
