The Great Experiment of 2020 Since 2020 began, we’ve been the subjects of a massive social experiment: working from home. We are in the early stages of a social shift on a scale that seldom happens in history and we are only just beginning to see the wider impact. Our latest research illuminates how work from home is …
Posts by Justin Hale
With so many competing priorities right now, most of us are procrastinating key commitments. Justin shares one key tip for taking back control of an ever-growing to-do list so you can stay on top of the most important priorities.
Dear Justin, We are learning how to use videoconferencing as our new meeting platform. Do you have tips for facilitating meetings to promote participation and feedback, as many people seem uncomfortable because they can’t read non-verbal cues from others? Also, do you have effective methods for guiding people with interaction? No one is using the …
COVID has wreaked havoc on our to-do lists. To keep up, we’re storing far too many action items and reminders in our head. To stay focused and present so you can be most productive, get rid of mental clutter.
Tired of trying to do more in a day than you can actually accomplish? In this week’s episode, Justin shares the magic number of to-dos for any given day so you can get more of the right things done.
Dear Justin, With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I am up to my ears in work. I don’t know any other way to say it: I have too much to do, and not enough time. With the quarantine, kids at home, and clients cancelling, I have ten to fifteen new projects on my plate, on top …
There’s no reason to pride yourself for having a good memory. In fact, your memory will let you down more then it will help you. In this week’s episode, Justin talks about the importance of your lists and how you can capitalize on them – instead of your memory – to be productive.
Don’t let non-critical projects take up space on your to-do list. If there’s something you’ve been putting off, it’s probably time to reevaluate if it should even be on the list. In this week’s episode, Justin shares advice on how you can inventory your to-do list to make sure you are ready to take action, …
What does saying yes to something mean to you? In this week’s episode, Justin introduces the agreement mindset and talks about what it really means to say yes to incoming tasks and projects. After hearing what Justin has to say, you’ll think twice about a casual, “Sure! I can help.”
Dear Justin, In the past week, our entire workforce has been sent home. I manage a small team and I’m feeling a bit at a loss on how to manage a remote team and keep them afloat, positive, and accountable given the new normal. Our team is used to working face-to-face and seems our success …