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ProductivityAmanda Coffee

How 7 Executives Use AI in Their Personal Lives

From parenting to financial planning, these CEOs and C-suite executives are using AI to stay on top of their busy lives.

ProductivityBill Murphy Jr.

Southwest Airlines Just Made a Bunch More Changes, and This Time They’re Actually Smart

There’s only one thing worse than changing your business model: changing it halfway.
ProductivityBill Murphy Jr.

Daylight Saving Time Starts Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)

Did you know the U.S. already made Daylight Saving Time permanent once? It didn’t stick.
ProductivityRashelle Isip

Overwhelmed With Tasks? This Deceptively Simple Trick Can Help You Get Things Done

Productivity is the result of small, simple steps taken regularly and intentionally.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin

Tired All the Time? There May Be a Surprising Explanation, According to a Clinical Psychologist

As the boss, you provide emotional support. But you could be overdoing it.
ProductivityJoe Galvin

4 Mistakes CEOs Are Making When It Comes to Productivity

These common productivity problems are on the rise in 2025. Here’s how to keep things moving.
ProductivityDavid Finkel

The Biggest Thing You Can Do in 2025 to Grow Your Business

At the beginning of each week, identify the one to three high-value activities that you need to accomplish.
ProductivityRashelle Isip

Want to Get Things Done Next Year? Here’s How to Hold a Year-End Productivity Review

Want to be productive next year? Take time to review what happened this year.
ProductivityPeter Cohan

Feeling Unproductive? Learn How to Manage Your Brain Better

Ever notice that certain tasks are easier to do when you’re in the mood to do them?
ProductivityJoe Galvin

Why Productivity Will Rule the Workplace in 2025

These key focus areas will drive productivity and fuel business success in the year ahead.
ProductivityMaura Walters

Why I’m Doing Less As a Solopreneur

We’ve been taught that “multitasking” is the gold standard for productivity. Here’s why it can actually do more harm than good.
ProductivityRashelle Isip

Boost Productivity With a Strong Mindset

How you think everyday influences how you work everyday. Uncover how a strong mindset can help you better get things done.
ProductivityBernard Coleman

The Meeting Detox: 9 Ways to Take Back Your Calendar

Discover the keys to a meeting-light culture that prioritizes productivity and effective communication in the workplace.
ProductivityRobin Camarote

Why Brutal Honesty Is Key to Growing Your Business

What you don’t say in meetings could be holding your company back.
ProductivityJeff Haden

Neuroscientists Just Discovered a Specific Type of Exercise Can Make You Stay Smarter, and for Much Longer

Your brain naturally rewires itself as you age—but research shows it doesn’t have to, and not as quickly.
ProductivityAndrea Olson

Does Your Company Have Mental Shrinkage?

Innovation atrophy will happen in any company unless you fight it. That’s why you have to stay ahead of it.
ProductivityJustin Bariso

Starbucks’s New CEO Just Revealed a Brilliant Master Plan to Turn the Company Around. It All Starts With 4 Words

Brian Niccol’s new four-word goal for Starbucks is brilliant in its simplicity. But there’s more than meets the eye.
ProductivityJustin Bariso

If You Run Meetings and You’re Not Doing These 3 Things, You’re Wasting Your Time—and Everybody Else’s, Too

Done right, meetings are a great way of leveraging teams to get work done faster and better. Here are three ways to help you make sure that happens.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin

To Spot a Lie, Pay Close Attention to This, According to New Research

It’s a lot easier once you know what to look for.
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ProductivityMarcel Schwantes

Neuroscience Says This 10-Minute Brain Exercise Will Make You Mentally Sharper and Keep You Focused All Day

In a world where everything vies for your attention, this is one activity that requires little effort to help you regain focus.
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ProductivityMarcel Schwantes

Neuroscience Says 3 Brainy Habits Will Make You More Efficient, Productive, and Focused

These strategies will also make work more fun and fulfilling. What have you got to lose?
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Fuel Your Fire: 17 Powerful Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Greatness

Remember that success is the marathon of a lifetime, not a sprint.
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Inc. PremiumRebecca Deczynski

One Easy Trick Helps This Founder Manage Her ADHD

Mandy Teefey, co-founder and CEO of media company Wondermind, swears by a surprisingly simple organizational strategy.
ProductivityRashelle Isip

September Is National Preparedness Month. Here’s How to Approach the Planning Process the Smart Way

Having a well-prepared plan in hand can potentially save your business valuable time, money, and resources.
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ProductivityJason Aten

OpenAI Founder Sam Altman Says the Way You Take Notes Is All Wrong

Throwing crumpled paper on the floor is a big part of the process.
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ProductivityMarcel Schwantes

Want to Get More Done? Neuroscience Suggests Electromagnetic Fields Could Drastically Boost Your Focus

A recent study published in ‘Brain Research’ suggests that EMFs might help people achieve the mental state known as flow.
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ProductivityMinda Zetlin

People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do These 3 Things, According to a Stanford Expert

On the new podcast ‘A Fine Mess,’ Stanford’s Matt Abrahams shares secrets for better communication.
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Beyond the Ordinary: The Transformative Power of Curiosity

Sure, curiosity might have killed the cat. But it will transform your life for the better.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

After a Teammate Made a Huge Mistake in Last Night’s Game, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Gave a Lesson in Leadership

After a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley felt horrible. But Hurts told him exactly what he needed to hear.
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Fuel Your Day: The Importance of a Balanced Breakfast

The next time you consider skipping breakfast, think of the advantages of eating it.
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ProductivityMinda Zetlin

With 1 Question, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End, and Taylor Swift Boyfriend, Travis Kelce Taught an Important Lesson About Success

Kelce’s teammate Xavier Worthy scored two touchdowns in his first NFL game because he was “ready for the moment.”
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ProductivityPeter Economy

The Power of Focus: 5 Ways to Take a Deeper Dive into Productivity

Focus will make you more efficient, more creative, and yes, just happier as you tackle your goal.
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Breaking Free from the Happiness Trap: A Blueprint for Unconditional Happiness

Happiness is a lifelong journey in self-realization, not a destination.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

Starbucks’s New CEO Just Announced 2 Very Big Changes. They Could Completely Change the Company

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company has ‘drifted’ from what makes it special. But with two changes, he plans to get the brand back on track.
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ProductivityJessica Stillman

Want to Finally Make Your Biggest Dreams Come True? Swap Goals for Quests

Goals are dull and dutiful. Quests are fun and transformative. Which would you be more likely to stick with?
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ProductivityPeter Economy

5 Powerful Habits That Help You Stand Out from the Pack

To succeed, you need to demonstrate your distinctive value, your special abilities, your willingness to step up to the plate and make a difference.
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Revitalize Your Life: A Powerful 5-Step Detox Plan

Perhaps it’s time to declutter your physical, mental, emotional, and social space
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ProductivityPeter Economy

Think Like a Winner: 12 Mindset Shifts for Unlimited Success

Winners approach their work with a positive, respectful, proactive attitude and they have a passion for what they do and for the people they do it with.
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ProductivityEntrepreneurs' Organization

How to Avoid Burnout by Finding Your Optimal Pace as an Entrepreneur

You can’t sprint a marathon. Discover your ideal speed to increase your chances of winning.
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ProductivityJessica Stillman

5 Back-to-School Questions to Ask Yourself in September Before Restarting Your Old Routine

For many people the year mentally restarts in September. Use that fresh start to reflect and improve your routine.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

Caitlin Clark Keeps Repeating the Same Word Over and Over. It’s a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence

After setting a new career high of 31 points, the spotlight was on Caitlin Clark. But once again, she shoved it away.
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ProductivityDavid Finkel

Maximizing Time Efficiency: Strategies for Business Owners

Time is a finite resource. Make the most of yours.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

You Think You’re an Extrovert? Here’s Why You Might Be Wrong. And Why Knowing the Truth Could Change Your Life

Understanding how extroverted you are can help you reduce stress and become the best version of yourself.
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ProductivityRashelle Isip

How to Streamline Work-Life Balance in Your Business

Struggling to balance responsibilities in your business and beyond? These big picture tips will help you smooth things out for the better.
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ProductivityMaura Walters

How I Stay Productive and Sane Working From My Bedroom Office

Struggling to feel effective working from home? Learn practical strategies for success, from dedicated workspaces to weekly meetups.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? It All Comes Down to Just 1 Thing

The question is: Where do you get your energy?
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

Do You Love Structure or Hate It? Your Answer Can Help You Identify Your Triggers and Reduce Stress

Understanding the big five personality trait of conscientiousness can reveal much about the triggers that lead to stress, and how to better manage stressful situations.
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ProductivityRashelle Isip

6 Secrets to Organizing Your Desk Like an Expert

Think you need to buy organizing supplies to organize a desk? Think again. Freshen up your workspace with these tips.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

Do You Live to Work or Work to Live? Your Answer Can Reveal What’s Holding You Back in Work–and Life

Learn about the personality trait of conscientiousness and how it affects your chances at success.
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ProductivityBruce Eckfeldt

7 Steps for a Productive Calendar

My time-management secret weapon helps me spend my hours on what I want.
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ProductivityMarcel Schwantes

Struggling to Take Control of Your Day? These 3 Strategies Will Give You All the Focus You Need

There’s a false belief that there isn’t enough time in a day. Truth is, it’s not time that’s lacking; it’s the ability to prioritize effectively.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

How Emotionally Intelligent People Use Openness to Achieve Greater Focus and Lower Stress

How can learning about the big five personality trait of openness help you lower stress and get more done? By leveraging your natural strengths, and mitigating your weaknesses.
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ProductivityReuters

Australia’s Right to Disconnect Law Debuts

Advocates cheer the right to ignore work emails, texts and calls when workers are out of the office.
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ProductivityJustin Bariso

How Emotionally Intelligent People Use the Big 5 Trait of Openness to Better Understand Themselves

Discover the big five personality trait of openness and why understanding it is pivotal to building your emotional intelligence.
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ProductivityDavid Finkel

Understanding the Time Value Matrix: Prioritizing High-Value Tasks

Each category represents a different level of value and requires a different approach to management.
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