This morning, I encountered a new term coined by Jack Groppel and Ben Wiegand -- corporate athletes -- that perfectly expresses the many comparisons I've made here between high-performance workers and elite athletes. Like elite athletes, corporate athletes push themselves to the mental and physical limits day after...
Every now and then, I have what can only be called a case of the f*ck-its. I'm unable and unwilling to focus, my motivation and energy are at all-time lows, and I have no willpower at all to be productive. Here are five ways I cure this...
A recent survey commissioned by Adobe reveals that productivity and creativity are at odds in today's professional environment. Although 80 percent of the 5,000 respondents indicated that unlocking creativity is "critical" to a flourishing, growing economy, just 25 percent felt that they are living up...
In this unstable economic climate, employees are feeling the pressure more than ever to deliver at work. Accordingly, this week's must-reads will help you work towards a sensible work-life alignment despite the economy. * How to be a productive, contributing member of a team without losing your personal life...
You might not think that office design and productivity have anything in common, but today's must-reads will dispel that notion entirely. * Blue rooms may help your employees become more productive, according to ProTect Painters. [MarketWatch] * Let workers design your office layout. After all, who better than they to...
Not every office abides by the standard 40-hour week, and this week's must-reads center on alternative workweek strategies that promote creativity and productivity. * A new study finds that working in places like moderately loud environments, such as coffee shops, actually improves creativity. Should you relocate your desk to...
