eTips

If you attend lots of meetings each week, ask yourself: Are these meetings useful, pushing projects forward appreciably? If so, great. If not… Casey's eTip: Find Ways to Edit Your Meetings It might be time for a meetings inventory. Ask yourself questions like these for each meeting you "must" attend:…

If you have ever shot off an angry email that you later deeply regretted, this one's for you... Casey's eTip: Empty the To Line of an Angry Email If you receive an email that makes your blood boil, hit Reply and then remove all email addresses from the To and…

You have the power to change your own mood, which makes you more productive at work. So... Casey's eTip: Smile Yourself into Happiness When you smile (as genuinely as possible), your brain reacts by releasing the hormones dopamine and serotonin. Your stress decreases and the feeling of happiness increases. Other…

We engage with screens (phones, laptops, Kindles, TVs) all day long. We may not realize it, but it takes a toll on our eyes and our souls. Abstaining for a few hours (or a day!) can be nurturing. It might be time to... Casey's eTip: Rest by Going Tech-Free One…

To function as productively as possible, we need (paradoxically) to give ourselves regular rest. Resting doesn't always mean doing nothing, though. You can… Casey's eTip: Rest through Absorption When you allow yourself to be fully present in an activity that captivates your imagination or focus, it replenishes your energy. So…

We just started daylight saving time in the US and any change like this is a wonderful opportunity to begin a healthy new habit. Specifically… Casey's eTip: Go Outside First Thing in the Morning The research about the biological reasons we need early morning light is well known. The recommendation…

Organizing your office (or any space) can seem daunting. Where to begin? How long will it take? Is there ever an end? To ease the process… Casey's eTip: Turn Organizing into a Game Games are fun because there's an element of challenge and a time limit to ratchet up the…

It's possible to listen with frustration, approval, derision, delight, impatience, and so much more. Those reactions can become filters that limit our perceptions, hindering our comprehension. It helps to… Casey's eTip: Listen with Curiosity to Enhance Productivity We are all capable of missing what the speaker is trying to convey…

Listening can seem like a passive activity but giving and receiving information is a mutual exchange that requires full engagement from the listener… Casey's eTip: Listen Actively to Enhance Productivity Reflecting back or summarizing what the speaker says helps both parties ensure understanding, which saves time, money and aggravation. If…

"You have two ears and one mouth. Use them proportionately!" This admonition reminds us that careful listening defuses tensions, identifies solutions and decreases errors, so... Casey's eTip: Listen Attentively to Enhance Productivity Listening actively begins with full engagement -- attending closely to what the speaker says in the moment. Your…