Time. It’s the one resource that can’t be bought, begged for, or handed down. And yet, it’s the one we take for granted, often letting portions of it slip away without a second thought. Why do so many of us struggle with prioritizing and managing our time? We use Outlook calendars, written planners, post-its, phone notes, or entirely separate applications to … Read more
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and the time of back-to-school is already upon us. In a year full of new challenges, one of the toughest that’s facing parents is the unique landscape of the 2020-2021 school year. We’ve already discussed how many people are working more hours at home than they used to in the office. Now … Read more
By Ryan St. Laurent Allow me to reminisce about a time that seems so long ago. A simpler time, when my biggest concerns were what I should wear to work and whether I had enough time to grab an iced coffee on the way (there’s always enough time). I am, of course, talking about earlier this year before COVID-19 threw a … Read more
Has anyone else felt like the 5 Stages of Grief relate a little too closely to what they’ve gone through during quarantine? If you’re not familiar, let’s quickly examine them: Denial – “This isn’t so bad. If everyone stays inside for a month or two at the most, we’ll be back to normal before we know it!” Anger – “What the … Read more
What comes to mind when you hear the word “meeting” during your workday? Does it bring positive connotations of connecting with your colleagues and making strides to complete projects? Or does sheer panic and terror and set in, feeling like you’ll have yet another piece of precious time wasted? Why has “meet” become a 4-letter word in so many organizations? We’re … Read more
There’s no question that business has looked quite different in 2020 than it has in the past. While some industries have flourished under the new world order that COVID-19 has brought, many have taken a big hit when it comes to revenue and workload. We fell in the latter camp, with in-person tradeshows and corporate events coming to a screeching halt as … Read more
