For many of us, the chaos of modern life feels like a treadmill set at an impossible pace…. You’re racing through your day, juggling a dozen tasks at once. Deadlines are breathing down your neck, and you’re constantly reacting to the urgent rather than focusing on what’s truly important. Sounds familiar? But what if there… Read More »
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I thought I had enough time for this!” or, “Why am I always running late on my plans?” It’s like a never-ending loop of setting goals, missing the mark, then scratching your head in wonder. Evidence shows that this so-called planning fallacy is a widespread hiccup. You can see its traces… Read More »
In today’s digital era, the lines between work and life have become increasingly blurred. A recent survey[1] paints a concerning picture: 65% of individuals state that their remote work schedules have them clocking in more hours than they used to. Even more striking, two-thirds of full-time US workers can’t confidently say they’ve nailed the work-life… Read More »
In the bustling command center of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, Flight Director Gene Kranz was a portrait of calm in a storm of complex tasks and critical decisions. As the person ultimately responsible for the success of this historic mission, he could have chosen to keep a tight grip on every detail. Instead, he… Read More »
Do you ever catch yourself holding back from handing over a task, even when you’re swamped with work? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. It’s a human tendency to grip the reins of control tightly. Many managers feel a twinge of unease when thinking about delegating tasks or decisions, even when it’s clear they’d… Read More »
Are you a manager with a to-do list that seems to stretch for miles? You finalize a client proposal, answer a barrage of emails, troubleshoot a team conflict, and try to make headway on a strategic plan for the next quarter. Your calendar is a jigsaw puzzle that’s getting more complex by the hour…. In… Read More »
In a world where convenience is king, digital tools have revolutionized the art of delegation. Gone are the days when assigning a task meant a physical handoff – imagine walking stacks of papers from desk to desk or navigating a labyrinth of cubicles to ensure your team knows what’s on their plate. Today, a few… Read More »
Did you know that a staggering 1 in 8 people never feel under control at work?[1] That’s not a trivial number; that’s a significant chunk of the workforce constantly drowning in tasks. And while having a system for time management is a golden key to productivity, a surprising 82% of people are operating without one.… Read More »
In the bustling landscape of today’s work environment, where demands are like tectonic plates — constantly shifting and overlapping — mastering the art of managing competing priorities is an essential skill to have. Think of the remote worker, whose living room doubles as an office and a classroom for their kids, or the freelance designer,… Read More »
In the bustling heart of tech, where new ideas sprout faster than we can tend to them, Intercom—a messaging software company—found itself at a crossroads. Sean McBride, a product manager at Intercom, along with his team, rifled through a buffet of prioritization models, trying to find the one that would best serve their unique challenges.… Read More »
When it comes to diets there is so much conflicting information out there, it’s no wonder most people are so confused on what to eat to be healthy and what to eat to lose weight. It can be so overwhelming! Intermittent fasting is all about when you eat. It is an eating plan that alternates… Read More »