Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

How to run a product meeting as a marketer (with templates)

I know from experience that it can be challenging, as a marketer, to influence your company's product roadmap. But one thing I've found helpful is to proactively schedule and lead meetings with stakeholders across marketing, engineering, and product.

It's ok not to have goals 

Career progression is one of the most important stories in our culture. The American Dream. You're supposed to start at the bottom and work your way toward the top. But you know what? The top sounds like a nightmare to me, and so do the steps in between.

What to expect when moving from a small company to a big(ger) one

Before working at Zapier, I was at an eight-person company. So before I started, all I could do was think about the 400 some-odd difference in size—I had no idea what to expect.

How to write real good

Now that I get paid to write and have a shred of credibility, folks often ask me how they can improve their writing. And I almost always give the same answer: learn grammar, mechanics, and figures of speech. 

How to write a bio that gets results

Your bio can work wonders for you and your business—here's how to write one, including a template to start with.

The trick to getting your support ticket answered in just one message

It's such a frustrating moment. You've hit a problem with an app you use, and you have to write in to… the support team. You feel that sense of dread—you're thinking of all the emails it's going to take to get things fixed, and you need this working now.

Admit when you don't know things

In a world full of BS, the best way to stand out is to resemble an actual human being. Admitting you don't know something is the most human thing you can do.

Automate these 5 painful tasks with Zapier workflow automation

Workflow automation connects business processes from different people and systems. By creating a series of automated actions for each process, businesses improve efficiency and save time by connecting systems, people, and content from different sources.

Easily reward employees for projects with Bonusly

Employee recognition is a powerful way to increase employee engagement, enrich company culture, and create more visibility around teamwork and individual wins.

5 ways to use TikTok in your professional life

TikTok has quickly become my new way to keep myself up-to-date on business trends and work hacks. I've been able to productively leverage TikTok to grow my business and help me professionally.