I recently completed a training for work that used a concept called the “mood elevator” to explain the emotions people might feel during the work […]
Procrastinating by “Pre-Crastinating”
In college, I’d say I was a procrastinator. I’ve always worked well under a deadline, and what better way to incite that energizing pressure than […]
Manage Your Time Like the CEO
I’m a very detail-oriented person. Fortunately, I think I am also pretty good at looking at the big picture, but I struggle with letting go […]
Nemawashi: A Japanese Management Style for the Modern American Worker
In the abstract, I’d advise against traveling down an Internet rabbit hole. You know the situation: You start reading an interesting story, and you see […]
Handwriting: Still in Style
Last summer, I wrote a post in defense of handwriting notes. Psychologically speaking, I argued, the process of putting ideas on paper by hand helps […]
Vacation Roundup: Work-Life Balance
I’m on vacation this week, but my blog isn’t. Each day this week I plan to round up archived posts that share a common theme. […]
Gamify That Project Plan!
Gamification, or the integration of game mechanics into non-game experiences, is having a moment in health care. Less public, but equally intriguing, is its increasingly […]
Time Management Strategies for Working from Home
Working from home seems like a great gig: You don’t have to factor a morning commute into your wake-up time, you can throw in a […]
Why I Miss Wearing Glasses
In 2004, I had Lasik. Let me start off by saying, that procedure is the bomb. My vision wasn’t too bad to start with–I could […]
Organizational Culture and Office Layout
Did you know that the way your company’s office is arranged and the type of furniture you use is also a reflection of your corporate […]