Aja Frost

How to Use Slack's New Shared Channels: 6 Ways They'll Help You Send Even Fewer Emails

Like many other people, I almost never email coworkers these days. My default is Slack. Slack conversations are quicker, more productive, and—let’s be honest—more fun than email.

Better Brainstorming: The Most Effective Ways to Generate More Ideas

The hero is faced with a huge—potentially insurmountable—challenge. A random event or object sparks their creativity, and suddenly they devise a brilliant solution to save the day. As romantic as this narrative is, it’s also highly unrealistic.

Use Your Work and Learning Styles to Build Better Professional Relationships

Everyone has their own unique preferences, habits, and strategies for getting work done.

Run More Efficient Meetings: 14 Tools for Shared Agendas, Minutes, and Scheduling

Meetings are a great way to get your team on the same page, discuss ideas, and plan for the future. They can also be a tremendous waste of time, taking up 31 hours of your work time per month on average.