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Does Groupthink Hurt Your Productivity at Work?

Posted on 07/30/2012 by ·

"Groupthink: a mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive in-group, when the members' strivings for unanimity override their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action." -- Irving Janis, American research psychologist. "The tribe often thinks the visionary has turned his back on them. When, in fact, the visionary has simply turned his face to the future." -- Ray Davis, American motivational speaker and writer. Can working in an open office, engaging in brainstorming sessions, and contributing to a business team actually hurt your personal productivity? Excellent question, because all of the above—and many other group-oriented activities—are integral business practices in today’s companies. We've all experienced team-building … [Read more...]

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The “Work Less, More Success” Guide to Time Management – Step Three

Posted on 07/11/2012 by ·

Continuing with our series on the Productivity Workflow Formula™ (PWF) Step 3: Focus Your Attention: REDUCE YOUR DISTRACTIONS So as you embark on your voyage of self-improvement, don't get in a hurry. Accept that developing a new routine takes time. Leo Babauta, the author of the influential Zen Habits blog, recommends setting yourself a 30-day challenge for changing each habit. In this step, you reduce distractions so you can hone your focus to razor sharpness. Once you know exactly what you should be doing and have captured time to do it, you must focus on completing that important task. Distractions represent some of the worst productivity hurdles; even if they drag your attention away for just a few seconds at a time, they can cause you to lose your train of thought and fall out of … [Read more...]

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Too Many Ideas! How Overthinking Can Damage Personal Productivity

Posted on 07/11/2012 by ·
Too Many Ideas! How Overthinking Can Damage Personal Productivity

One of the chief advantages of the human brain is the ability to think of a multitude of ideas. We call the process "brainstorming," and for good reason: when done right, an actual flood of ideas results. We can then grab the likely looking ones and start throwing them at the problem until something sticks. But human intelligence also has its drawbacks, including a tendency to think too much. That may seem unlikely to those of us who have suffered from the occasional maverick's preference to operate purely on instinct, but believe me, overthinking can be nearly as deadly as a surprise tax audit. Overthinking actually comes in two forms. One is the inability to stem the tide of ideas before virtually drowning in it. In this scenario, every idea seems equally valid, and making a choice … [Read more...]

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The “Work Less, More Success” Guide to Time Management – Step Two

Posted on 07/09/2012 by ·

Continuing with our series on the Productivity Workflow Formula™ (PWF) Step 2: Schedule Time to Do It: REDUCE YOUR OBLIGATIONS Once you've identified your key tasks, make the time to do them. Remember, time management really boils down to self-management: the willingness to stop misusing time and practice self-discipline. While you’re not going to waste time during the workday, you’re not trying to do it all. Block out time for your critical HIT lists tasks right on your calendar. Work to reduce your obligations by adopting the computer science concept of "caching." This involves developing the ability to add, drop, and refuse new data on the fly, in order to streamline your workload. I call this "availability caching." When you find yourself at or near maximum capacity, it helps make … [Read more...]

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The “Work Less, More Success” Guide to Time Management!

Posted on 07/05/2012 by ·

Since 1992, I've dedicated my career to teaching people how to do less while achieving more. American workers need this relief now more than ever. In the past decade, we've worked harder and done more with less than at any time since the Great Depression. Unfortunately, the pay hasn't kept pace with our efforts, and we often excel at the expense of our health, relationships, and free time. People are tired of "do more with less" and want to "do less and achieve more"! Overwork may be slowly killing you, emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually. But it doesn't have to. Often, overwork stems from taking the wrong approach to structuring one's schedule. I have a solution to offer—one that will significantly reduce your task load and help you rebalance your work/life ratio in your favor. … [Read more...]

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Make Some Waves to Get Rid of Time Drains

Posted on 07/03/2012 by ·

Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro(R), says that sometimes you need to speak up about things that are hampering your productivity. (C) 2011 Laura Stack. All Rights Reserved. https://theproductivitypro.com … [Read more...]

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Recent Articles on Productivity

Posted on 07/02/2012 by ·

Just wanted to share some recent articles on productivity that I thought you all might enjoy! 3 Types of Awareness That Can Improve Productivity at PickTheBrain.com. Effects of Poor Lighting on Employee Productivity at ASuccessfulWoman.com. 5 Things That Waste Your Time at Work at Mashable.com. And finally, We Work Too Hard at Huffington Post online. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! … [Read more...]

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What To Do When There’s Too Much To Do released today!

Posted on 06/26/2012 by ·

Today is the day!  My latest book, "What To Do When There's Too Much To Do" hit bookshelves today.  See this video from Brian Tracy talking about the book:   Buy the book today from Amazon, BN, 800CEORead or any retailer. Forward a copy of your receipt to [email protected] and you'll receive some special bonuses. Check out the details at LauraStack.com/WhatToDo. … [Read more...]

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Productivity Minute Video: Limit Your Socializing to Skyrocket Your Productivity

Posted on 06/25/2012 by ·

It's important to develop positive relationships at work. Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro(R), talks about balancing social time with work time so you can get more done. (C) 2012 Laura Stack. All Rights Reserved. https://theproductivitypro.com … [Read more...]

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Don’t Buy My New Book!

Posted on 06/18/2012 by ·

Don't buy Laura Stack's book until JUNE 26 that is! The Productivity Pro, Inc. is pleased to announce the publication of Laura Stack's newest productivity book, What To Do When There's Too Much To Do: Reduce Tasks, Increase Results, and Save 90 Minutes a Day (Berrett-Koehler). However, DON'T buy it! Yes, that's right--don't buy it--until JUNE 26. Buy your copy on JUNE 26 at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or 800CEORead, and email your receipt to [email protected] for special bonuses from authors Dianna Booher, Eric Chester, Mark Sanborn, Joe Calloway, Terri Sjodin, and Laura Stack! Bonuses Include: Two giveaways from Dianna Booher, plus a bonus offer! FREE recording of The Power of Personal Presence and FREE eBook Presentation Pointers. Tiebreakers by Joe Calloway. Joe … [Read more...]

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