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This blog, penned by award-winning author Daniel Sih, is about 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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In my early 30’s, I worked under the guidance of a master builder to help construct my house. My carpentry skills are rudimentary at best, but I was keen to try something new.
Hanging a door, I disco...
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, r...
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 beautiful glos...
Anyone who leads a busy life needs 3Â 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, IÂ often ask...
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.
We share eggs, teach our...
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, complex, overly gener...
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 it...
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 – then I would need to pra...
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 list, manage a calendar, r...
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 struggling to kee...
