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At our last session with the Focus Five, a comment was made by finance leader Beatty D'Alessandro on the "loss of serendipity moments" with the new work from home environment. In many companies, even where teams see each other face-to-face over video conferencing,...

In one of our previous posts, we wanted to give you an overview of Deep Work's power. Deep work includes removing distractions and efficiently scheduling your time, but it also requires a great deal of focus. We live in a world where people are quick to blame modern...

This concept comes from Georgetown University computer science professor Cal Newport, in his book "Deep Work." There are wide applications to the ideas he presents, including their usefulness in the workplace. Deep work is "Professional activities performed in a state...

As science continues to unravel the complexity of human psychology and behavior, researchers dial in on what creates the most effective employees. One thing we know for sure is that happy employees are great employees. It makes for great business when ethics and...

In a busy world where everyone is vying for your attention, time management is crucial. Here are a few ways to better manage your priorities and create more time for yourself and those around you. 1. Prioritize and Delegate How is it possible to prioritize when...

Cut Down on Unproductive Time In business, we are no stranger to meetings. While necessary, meetings, in general, have generated a reputation for being a nuisance and a time-waster. In a 2012 study, companies that had poor meeting practices also performed worse in...

Why a Growth Mindset is Crucial for Business Leadership How many times have you been met with an employee who believed they were incapable of completing a task or carrying out a responsibility? I have found myself in this situation several times, and I am always...

No one person is perfect. There are endless positive qualities that everyone can benefit from embracing. However, for personal development purposes, it is important to narrow our focus so that we can efficiently create improvements in our character. In a business...

Companies believe their ability to execute their most complex strategies is dependent on having high quality leaders. With quality leadership in high demand, these organizations find themselves with their hands tied due to their lack of capable leadership.  ...

Millennials currently make up the largest generation working today and they are soon to account for over 50% of the workforce. It's safe to say that leaders will serve themselves well to understand the people around them and that especially includes millennials. Can't...