A CEO’s role comprises many big-picture responsibilities not easily crossed off a to-do list. Some ways to think about productivity in the top job: 1. View delegation in terms of employee development. The most important productivity booster is delegating. But don’t just shove things off your plate; rather, consider how bestowing specific new challenges helps …

If you’re like most people, the late afternoon is not the most productive moment in your workday. Instead, you find yourself zoning out during meetings, struggling to focus on complex tasks, and maybe discreetly yawning at your desk. Are there things you can do to feel alert, energized, and engaged with your job throughout the …

When I built my first company, I didn’t understand that trust was so valuable. I had read every book in the world but didn’t fundamentally understand the basics. Building trust among your team is one of the most important qualities in developing a successful work culture. Over the years I’ve had to learn that it’s …

They make productivity a priority When it comes to being more efficient at your job, you know the basics, from spending less time procrastinating—here’s how to pull off that miracle—to tuning out distractions like your loud coworkers. But research shows a whole new side to productivity you may not have realized. In fact, some of …

As you look ahead to the new year, what are you most excited about? For me, it’s the possibility of change and improvement. But despite my best intentions, there’s a powerful force working against my ability to try new things: myself. According to the science of behavior change, there are specific principles that actually make …