SUMMARY Employees are constantly interrupted in today's hyper-connected world, disrupting productivity The "Quiet Protocol" allocates solid chunks of uninterrupted time for employees to focus on important work Pioneering research highlighted how interruptions...

SUMMARY Verbal feedback empowers and encourages employees, creating an atmosphere where they feel valued Praise achievements to show appreciation and highlight the effort and outcome of a job well done; be specific in your words Appreciate the individual beyond their...

SUMMARY The success of a small business hinges on having a cohesive team that shares its company's vision and values Seven strategies are outlined to help align the team with the company's vision and values: communication, lead by example, setting expectations,...

SUMMARY Small businesses can benefit from content marketing as a way to attract and engage customers Define your ideal customer's needs, motivations, and behavior patterns to tailor content Create content that provides solutions to problems and helps achieve goals...

SUMMARY Perfectionism can be a hindrance to workplace productivity, as employees who focus too much on making things perfect waste time and miss deadlines The pursuit of perfection is driven by a fear of failure and can lead to negative personal consequences such as...

SUMMARY Leaders who mask their lack of knowledge with jargon and buzzwords can diminish trustworthiness and discourage critical thinking "I don't know" is a sign of strength, not weakness, as it offers an opportunity to foster team unity and extend learning Leaders...