Work Smarter with the 1-3-5 Rule

Work Smarter with the 1-3-5 Rule

They take many forms but most of us operate off some sort of to-do list for our workday, or at least we should.  It’s important to identify and prioritize the important tasks for the day to help ensure we stay productive, not just busy, or as we like to say, work...
Remember to Take Care of You

Remember to Take Care of You

Feeling at your Zoom capacity?  Feel like the line between work and personal life has disappeared?  Feel a little like your life has turned into the plot line from the Groundhog’s Day movie?   You are not alone! So, let’s first give ourselves a pat on the back.  As...
Raise Your Curiosity Quotient (CQ)

Raise Your Curiosity Quotient (CQ)

At a time when companies and individuals are expected, more than ever, to innovate and adapt to volatile market conditions, curiosity has become a highly valued skill.  To reach for new and creative solutions, we first must be a little curious. I wonder…What if…Why...
Meet with Intent

Meet with Intent

Oprah… She has built a media, entertainment, and philanthropic empire over her career, so it is safe to say she knows a thing or two about leading successful meetings. To ensure every meeting is productive and stays on target, she starts with these 3 questions: What...
Process for the Win

Process for the Win

In recent Smart Remarks, we talked about goal setting and focus, both important tools for making things happen.  Next up, we examine the value of having a clearly defined plan to reach the goal, a process.    To be successful in reaching a goal, we need a clear...