Today, we’re exploring an enlightening approach to leadership and productivity, as presented in Sam Schreim’s book, “Greatness Through Subtraction“. This guide isn’t just another item for your reading list. It’s a transformative perspective on how achieving more by doing less can lead to unparalleled success and fulfillment for you and your teams. I recently received a copy of Greatness Through Subtraction for review and while it covers a wide range of topics, from wellness to sustainable living to decluttering your home, for the purposes of this audience, let’s look at the takeaways for lead ..read more

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, leaders must prioritise work-life balance to maintain productivity and overall well-being. Let’s explore the significance of leadership work-life balance for productivity and provide practical strategies for achieving this balance. The Toll of Burnout on Leaders Burnout is a common consequence of a lack of work-life balance, and it can have detrimental effects on leaders and their organisations. When leaders are constantly overworked and overwhelmed, their cognitive abilities, health, and overall performance suffer. Studies have shown that ..read more

When you think about time management, what comes to mind? For many, it’s calendars brimming with appointments, productivity hacks, or multi-tasking tactics. While these strategies have their place, they often overlook a crucial piece of the puzzle: our energy. Understanding the importance of managing energy, along with time, is a game-changer for leaders seeking to enhance productivity and effectiveness. In this article, we will delve into the science of time and energy management, referencing insights from the innovative “Time Management Journal: Prompts to Help Improve Your Productivity”. T ..read more

Tired of pointless meetings? Us too! The fact is, meetings can be incredibly powerful tools for making decisions, solving problems, and bringing teams closer. But let’s be honest, they can also feel like the ultimate time-wasters. Thankfully, there’s a neat model called the SPORT method to help us get our meetings back on track. Let’s dive in! S – Situation Before you even think about sending out that calendar invite, take a step back. Ask yourself, “Why am I calling this meeting?” Get clear about the issue or topic you need to tackle. If there are any useful readings or materials, make sure ..read more

Are you aware that gender diversity in leadership roles can contribute to innovative problem-solving, improved financial performance, and increased employee satisfaction? Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the benefits of having more women in leadership positions, many industries and organisations still lag behind in achieving gender diversity at the highest levels. So why do we need more women in leadership, and how can we create the necessary changes to make it happen? Why Do We Need More Women in Leadership? Did you know that women account for about half of the world’s population ..read more

How Fintech Affects Workplace Health Fintech is a portmanteau for “financial technology.” It is a term used to describe the use of technology in the financial services industry. Fintech can involve everything from online banking and payment processing applications to artificial intelligence-driven investment advice tools and cryptocurrency exchanges. As more businesses move toward digital solutions for their financial dealings, the impact of fintech on workplace health is becoming increasingly clear. Fintech presents challenges that corporate leaders and managers must face to ensure that their ..read more

Productivity is essential to success and happiness at work. Employees who feel engaged at work tend to be more productive. As such, managers must understand how to create a more engaging environment for their employees. You can improve employee productivity by understanding what factors affect productivity. Here are a few of them: 1. Communication Communication between all parties must be clear and open for an organization to function well. This includes both verbal and written communication. For example, if someone has a question or concern about a policy, they should have the opportunity to ..read more

A person will spend an average of 90,000 hours working in their lifetime. This is equivalent to a third of their life, meaning that the working conditions they’re put under greatly affect their health. It also influences the quality of work they provide. After all, if they’re experiencing any discomfort in the office, it will impact the tasks and responsibilities they perform. This is why employers must take into account the well-being of their employees. Below, we’ve listed the benefits of doing so, along with a few ways to get started on providing your workers with the best in terms of healt ..read more

Brain Hacks for More Happiness. Happiness is a habit, it’s like an inside job, so to speak. We can maximise our opportunity to be happy by understanding what happens in our brains, what brings us a chemical high of being happy. The limbic system is the part of the brain that controls our motivation, behaviour, and emotions. It really is our emotional brain. It’s a survival mechanism, and it produces chemicals that let our bodies know what’s good, or what’s bad for us. What we need to do is tap into four brain chemicals, they’re dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. In our daily lives ..read more

7 Brain Hacks That Boost Productivity. Productivity is important. There are many obstacles to productivity, such as a lack of focus, a lack of intention, a lack of stamina, and too many distractions, to name a few. Hack your brain and increase your productivity with these 7 strategies. (3 minutes 41 seconds watch time, or read below) Hack your brain and increase your productivity with these strategies: 1 – Set an intention. Most people can’t focus because they’re not truly clear on what they want to focus on or for how long. Give yourself a fighting chance by choosing a specific task for ..read more