Ah, the first week of the NCAA Tournament. It’s a week full of hope, clean brackets and high expectations. Anticipation is especially high this year after a COVID-caused no show in 2020. With millions of brackets being completed in the next few days, here are some tried and true strategies to help you dominate your…
For much of my professional career I have had the opportunity to work from home on a regular basis. Whether you are one of the millions suddenly working from home, or just want to be more productive, here are seven essential work-from-home tips to help you stay productive while still maintaining good work-life balance. 1.…
As a leader, you want your virtual meeting to be effective, memorable, and productive. You want every attendee to walk away energized, with clear action items and a strong sense of purpose. Perhaps the best-kept secret in business is how easy it is to host a great meeting. Why then are so many corporate meetings…
DMAIC: The Heart of Lean Six Sigma “Work smarter, not harder” is a phrase most of us have encountered at some point or another in our careers. While there is only a finite number of effort and hours we can throw at a problem each day, working smarter implies we can get more out of…
When I was 16, I had the opportunity to go white water canoeing on the New River in North Carolina. As adventurous Boy Scouts, my friends and I were anxious to hit the river and take our chances with the rapids. We were all in good health, strong swimmers and had been canoeing for years.…