Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

What my crying toddler taught me about stress and customer service

When I’m working with customers who've gone over the edge, I employ the same strategy I use with my toddler and remember that their reactions aren't about me.

Productivity isn't the point

Productivity isn't the point. It never was. I'm trying to teach myself this, but it's not easy, and that's why I think my relationship with work feels off. 

I don't do meetings on Fridays—here's why you shouldn't either

Sometimes the smallest change can make a big difference for your mental health. For me, it's keeping Friday completely clear of meetings. 

Forget networking—connect with people because they're interesting 

The idea of networking makes me cringe. Here's the thing, though: I actually love connecting with people, and that enthusiasm works out for me professionally. I got this job because of a friend I made on Twitter. That's networking. 

Job titles matter

"Don't worry about titles. Titles don't really matter."  I can't tell you how many times I've heard that before. But titles do matter—here's why.

5 steps to remembering names

I have a freakish memory for names, dates, and personal details about people. Always have. And it's come in handy more than you might expect.

How to create a meaningful note-taking system

It took me three years of trying and testing new apps and tools until I found a system that I liked: one that was lightweight to use but powerful enough so that I could spend more of my time on creating. Here's what I eventually settled on.

3 ways to communicate like a leader in a changing workplace

Social and political issues will enter the workplace in the hearts and minds of each employee. Here's how to communicate like a leader through those conversations.

The internet is a nightmare now, but reader mode makes it better

It's not just you: the internet is actively hostile to readers—and it keeps getting worse. Most pages are so cluttered that it can be hard to find where the article even is. Here's a solution.

A conversation with no-code innovators

4 no-code innovators share their insights into the benefits and challenges of no code—and what the future of no code holds.