Change is inevitable in every industry, but it’s a force of nature within the marketing industry. The field has gone through a metamorphosis over the last decade alone, emerging on the other side almost unrecognizable from how it started. I don’t know about you, but this is part of what I love about it. New…
We often ask our employees to track their time and productivity. But should we as CEOs? Here’s a look at whether that’s a good idea.
Here’s how you can prioritize your time so you’re delivering your best self to your business, and your social circle, without sacrificing.
Let me start by saying no two entrepreneurs are the same. Everyone has their own methodologies, values, and motivations that drive them on their journey to create something unique. Many successful entrepreneurs do, however, display a similar set of characteristics that help advance them towards their destination. These traits tend to be the difference between…
Recent studies have revealed a considerable body of evidence supporting the idea that a constant workflow detracts from productivity. As a result, taking breaks more often may actually increase a worker’s output. Basically, break up your day and get more done. Expending and Regaining Energy Tony Schwartz is the founder of the Energy Project….
Human beings are fundamentally risk-averse to ensure the survival of the species. This is best summed up as “better be safe than sorry.” However, entrepreneurs are known as risk-takers, and millennials are the least entrepreneurial generation in recent history. How can you push yourself to risk more for the potential of a greater reward? You…
My favorite entrepreneurial quote was coined by Milton Berle: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” The only wooden thing I’ve built is a chicken coop that’s surprisingly still standing… The level of grit Milton’s speaks to is common among those outside normal employment. The cold truth is that harder paths, requiring sacrifice and focus,…
Are you a goal-oriented individual? Do you want to be? One Harvard Business Review study found that of the 3% they interviewed that had goals written down, they were earning more than the other 97% combined. Whether you are fully organized in your life through strict financial, health, and wellness goals, or if you are…
As an entrepreneur, you are solving problems in your business every day. However, are you actually fixing your problems, or just patching them? My friend and client, Keith Mitnik, mentioned that he read my book Family 2.0 and it made him think about how he learned to deal with issues by taking a page from…
We all have dreams, goals, and aspirations. Maybe yours is to run a marathon, retire early, start a business, publish a book, or find true love. But it’s commonly known that without goals, dreams are like clouds; they stay up in the air, pretty, filmy and unreachable. So what is the secret to setting goals,…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging the best digital tools for team productivity is crucial. As a digital strategy and marketing agency, we are often expected to be on the cutting edge of all things digital, especially when it comes to the latest and greatest shiny objects. As the agency owner, I often struggle with…