Do you know that you must complete this task, attend this meeting or be on that call? Remove all assumptions from your to do list. Stay focused on the work that really needs to be done, not “should” be done. Are you a Prioritizer, Planner, Arranger, or Visualizer? Take my free assessment to identify your Personal Productivity Style. CLICK HERE NOW: https://lnkd.in/g2cCxGu …see more

When planning your weeks, make sure to include buffer, or unscheduled time, to handle any unforeseen tasks or projects. And don’t forget to get personal. Do you have any personal time on the calendar this month? Personal time is essential if you want to consistently perform well.  Get My 3 Simple Email Strategies to Reduce Your Workload & Save Time HERE: https://lnkd.in/eqyepkm …see more

Read it, decide what you need to do with it and act on it. Change the subject line of your email to your next action step. Move an email requiring action to your task list or calendar. Get 3 Simple Email Strategies to Reduce Your Workload & Save Time HERE: https://lnkd.in/eqyepkm …see more

The biggest problem with workplace productivity is mental. We think about productivity all wrong. We think that if we can tick three or five more items off our To Do list, we're really doing a great job! We measure, value and reward the wrong things. We praise people who work the fastest, instead of the people who work the smartest and that's a big mistake! …see more

U.S. employees continue to struggle with the nuances of working as hard as they can, while also ensuring they're taking a enough time for themselves, according to a new study from Randstad. If you're having trouble finding that perfect work-life balance, you aren't alone. …see more

When was the last time you had some alone time? That never-ending flurry of activity allows little time for us to reap the benefits of slowing down and focusing on ourselves. Here are 3 simple ways to incorporate more solitude into your life.

The WORKshop is a step-by-step downloadable guide to help you get clear on your priorities and make those important choices you make about your time. https://goo.gl/kSpwdf

Succeeding at a busy global firm like McKinsey requires having flexible parental leave and family support policies--as well as a super-supportive culture--for women. It's because of these policies and culture that we've been named among the top 10 Working Mother Best Companies in 2018--and among the top 100 best companies for the 12th year in a row. …see more

Vladimir Nabokov did it. Kurt Vonnegut did it. Harper Lee did it. Franz Kafka did it. They all held down ordinary day jobs while pursuing their craft.

What are the best gift ideas for new college grads in your life? Cash is always appreciated, especially with that first student loan payment looming, but these might be better: *Your connections. (Building and nourishing a strong network should be an ongoing goal for all of us, and you can help out with a few thoughtful introductions.) *Your restraint. (Now is NOT the time to offload those dreadful platitudes about "Follow your passion!" and "Do what you love!" Resist, I beg of you.) *Your job leads. (Our chances of getting a job improve dramatically when we know someone on the inside. Keep your eyes open for opportunities for the new grads you know.) *Your perspective. (Someone's first job is only that: a starting point. It will not determine the rest of their career. It will pay the bills and get them valuable experience.) *Your commitment. (Make these new grads a valuable part of your network. Someday they may be happy to lend you a hand.) *Your confidence they'll land on their feet. (They don't need your anxiety; they're already in a panic. Strive to be a calming presence during a very intense and anxious time; that might be the best present of all.) …see more

My parents told me about this today only 12% of people want to return the precise same normal as before. (piece is a few months old) Which raises an interesting question, knowing what you know now, what would you like to change, keep or not resort back to, and how do you fight for that? https://lnkd.in/d79r5A9 …see more

A few times a year I read a really good "Letter from the CEO" and it always makes me wonder why more companies don't do them. Maybe not everyone can write and think as well as Anne Boden https://lnkd.in/d_2Xm3J …see more

It's a bit odd that if you set up a modern website that sells just one item, everyone thinks you are disrupting everything.

Hello LinkedIn. Hi there. You may know me from my 9-5 as a marketer, but from 5-9 you can also find me collecting vintage table lighters, practicing yoga and working on my softball swing. (Go Scouts!) My 5-9 is super important to me and it’s what makes me, me. That’s why I’m so excited to be participating in Alyce ’s YOUniverse event. On Monday April 27th I'll be kicking off the YOUniverse festivities by participating in the 1:00pm virtual boxing class led by my amazing wife, certified Personal Trainer, Martine Martell. (Don't miss it!) Then you can find me on Tuesday, April 28th at 12pm ET where I'll be sitting down with Amy Spurling , MK Getler and Ryan Bonnici to chat about the future of #B2B and role of personal experience. Come join YOUniverse! Link to register is in the comments. Hope to see you there! …see more

Everyone knows this famous advice from Simon Sinek 's 2009 TED talk: "People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it." We can all quote it. We've all read (or pretended to) Start With Why. But the second part of this quote is more important than the first: “People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe." What you do PROVES what you believe. Actions are louder than words. As we near #InternationalWomensDay , and as I continue to work on this passion project documentary and book about the rise of lip service, pandering, and virtue-signaling by brands, I'm looking for real action in addition to words. How are brands supporting women 365 days a year, outside of Women's History Month? And, DESPITE it being Women's History Month? Thank you in advance to everyone who's been sending me the campaigns that are catching their attention this year - some that are pandering, some that are fantastic. International Women's Day is March 8th. Here come the campaigns! Send me yours: katie@katie-martell.com #iwd2020 #IWD20 #eachforequal …see more

The truth about change - and how to embrace it - from the world's most inspirational engineer. Cassandra Worthy is a leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®. Exceptional Truths is a series featuring real talk with exceptional individuals, hosted by Katie Martell. …see more

🤦🏽‍♀️The harsh reality: ❌ 97% of your website visitors leave without buying ❌ It can take months for visitors to return to your site ❌ Many never return at all ❌ Lost visitors means lost sales 🙋🏽‍♀️ The solution: ✔ Focus on retargeting ✔ Remind visitors of relevant products and services ✔ Turn more website traffic into sales 🙌 The strategy: ✔ Demonstrate brand value ✔ Personalize your content ✔ Focus on customer pain points ✔ Utilize inbound marketing #retargeting #marketingtips #websitetraffic …see more

Being a #businessowner is stressful at the best of times. Being a business owner during a global #pandemic is a whole different level. If your businesses has had to drastically change its daily operations in a short period of time, it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Your usual #stressmanagement techniques might not be cutting it. But with the right techniques, you can cope with the situation and get back to being the leader that your customers and team need you to be. …see more

I can honestly say that when this picture was taken on Netflix 's IPO day, I didn't think it would be seen again, let alone attached to an article about Marc Randolph 's excellent new book "That Will Never Work" about the founding and very early days of Netflix (you should buy it, btw). And btw, he's 100% right. The entire time I was there our mentality was that of a startup. …see more

Had a great time presenting about Brand and Marketing at Startup Week Columbus today. There are a lot of interesting and innovative startups happening in Ohio. Oh, I got to hold an owl too.