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This blog,Ā penned by award-winning author Daniel Sih, is aboutĀ the making and meaning of space.
We examine productivity through a holistic lens, grounded in research, to encourage deep thinking, a slower pace, and a focus on what truly matters.
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What makes a leader truly great?
Is there a single character trait that determines whether or not a person will lead well over time?
This is a complex and difficult question, yet in spite of this,...
Have you ever developed a bold strategic plan that everyone knew would never get done?
You know what I mean – the type of team plan that has multiple goals and projects, presented as a...
Anyone who leads a busy life needs 3 things to be productive.
You need access to email, a calendar and a to-do list.
Email. Tick.
Calendar. Tick
To-do list… Hmmm.
As a productivity coach,...
I own a lot of chickens. Thirty-two to be precise.
It’s not that I’m mad or have an unusual fetish for omelettes — I co-own land with another family and we do life together.
...
According to research, “85 per cent of working adults cannot tell you their organisation’s most important goals.”[1]
There are many reasons for this. Team goals are often vague,...
Everyday, millions of people get distracted by their newest e-mail.
Bing. Pop up. Better check that message.
Research shows that the majority of employees react to an e-mail within six seconds of...
When I was young my school teacher gave me this advice:
“Practice makes perfect”
He suggested that if I were to become good at anything – sports, career, or counting cards –...
You have the power to change your brain. All you have to do is lace up your running shoes – Dr John Ratey, Spark –
We all want to be more productive. Some keep a to-do...
Everyone, everywhere, is busy.
As I coach and train people across the nation, here’s what I hear, time and again…
“I feel overwhelmed. There are so many balls in the air that...
I’m a doer and a fixer.
It might be a guy thing, although I suspect it’s part of my nature.
When I was younger, I assumed that everything could be fixed. Think strategically. Break...
