Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Steve Smith, Executive Chairman for Steward Tubular. We explored how, in today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to focus is a powerful asset. It’s the key that unlocks innovation, productivity, and strategic thinking. However, this privilege of focus is not evenly distributed. Many factors, including socioeconomic status,
Do you have “unproductive discomfort”? As a career coach, I work with a lot of people who sit in unproductive discomfort, meaning they have a lot of anxiety, stress, anger, and frustration around their situation, but they’re spending more time worrying about it and thinking about it than doing something about it. Now, that’s not
With increasing emphasis on productivity and performance in the workplace, it’s easy for professionals to feel overwhelmed and stressed in their jobs. Happiness at work can be elusive, and we all know that the quality of our professional lives directly impacts our overall well-being. However, the good news is that there are practical and effective
Workplace stress is considered normal. However, excessive stress may negatively affect your productivity and personal health. The way you deal with stress at work can make a difference. Many people assume that they don’t have any control over their work environment. Yes, you can’t control everything at your workplace, but it doesn’t mean you’re powerless.
Do you have friends at work? You don’t have to be friends with everyone you work with, but making meaningful connections in the workplace improves collaboration, productivity, and job satisfaction. Also, your work environment becomes more positive and supportive when you have friends in the workplace. If you’re starting a new job or simply haven’t
How often have you said, “If I only had more time,” or “I wish there were more hours in the day”? We say that often implying that, if we had more time, we would get the rest we need or slow down to a more normal pace. But chances are if we did have more
A diverse and inclusive workplace is one where all employees feel safe, respected, valued, appreciated, and empowered. In today’s world, an inclusive workplace is essential for business success because inclusion improves team performance, productivity, and innovation through connection and a sense of belonging. How can leaders create and foster inclusion in the workplace for better
The organization invested in some expensive technology. Everyone was initially trained, but now it seems like certain groups aren’t leveraging the system as well as they could be. Do you have a comprehensive training program? Continual training is important because it provides employees with the knowledge needed to effectively use the systems. Proper training helps
If you do it right, working from home can be a positive and rewarding experience for you, your family, and your employer. Follow these tips to get the most out of working from home: 1. Understand Your Employer’s Expectations Bigstock Will your job requirements and duties be the same at home as in an office
An essential part of being a leader is knowing how and when to delegate tasks to co-workers, direct reports, and other team members. The best leaders use delegation to be more efficient, increase team productivity and confidence, and give team members professional development opportunities. While delegating work is a sign of a good leader, how
