In this series, we’ve been discussing how meetings and email are consuming the average worker’s time, making us less productive. Recently, I’ve noticed another trend that concerns me – the growing number of messaging tools.  When I first started my consulting business, if someone wanted to reach me, their choice was to call me or drop by. In the last […]

In this series, we’re discussing how meetings and email are consuming the majority of time for the average worker.   If you’re collaborating with others on projects, email is often the tool you must check frequently. Then when new emails catch your eye, it’s easy to get distracted by other issues.   Even if you can get away from your desktop email, […]

In this series, we’re discussing how, according to Microsoft’s research, meetings and email are now consuming the majority of time for the average worker. Microsoft found many meetings and emails are crowding out product innovation and personal interactions with customers.  Today, let’s talk about meetings. If you schedule a meeting, first take a minute to consider what’s the purpose of […]

Since Microsoft has millions using their Office products, they have valuable insights into work habits. Recently, the Wall Street Journal highlighted some of Microsoft’s findings.  The average employee surveyed spends 57% of their time using office software for communication and meetings. Two out of three people also say they struggle to find time and energy to do their actual job.  […]

As I marvel at how radically different America’s culture has become, I’m concerned for the small business owners. Common sense decisions, like not allowing a man in a girl’s bathroom, can get you sued or destroyed in today’s world.   It reminds me of a war movie where the soldiers are at the edge of a field full of land mines. […]

Howard runs a medical missions and health care facility. Recently, Howard’s organization was able to purchase a building they needed at far below market value.  As the purchase was being completed, Howard thought, “We don’t have any furniture to fill all of this new space.” Hours later, Howard received a call from an employee. She said, “Someone just called to […]

Former Senator Sam Brownback was surprised to learn that his organization’s new bank account for the National Committee for Religious Freedom had been closed. JP Morgan Chase had previously opened the account without incident.  According to Fox Business, when Brownback asked why the account was closed, a Chase employee said the decision was secret. Later, a bank executive said they […]

Former Senator Sam Brownback was surprised to learn that his organization’s new bank account for the National Committee for Religious Freedom had been closed. JP Morgan Chase had previously opened the account without incident.  According to Fox Business, when Brownback asked why the account was closed, a Chase employee said the decision was secret. Later, a bank executive said they […]

This month is when many graduates begin their career and receive their first paycheck. Dale Alexander, author of The Talk, believes this is the perfect time to help these young people avoid financial bondage.  In his book, Dale urges young people to immediately save 20% of their pay, give 10% to charity, and live on 70%.   These three disciplines will […]

My friend, Sean Kouplen, recently released a new book called 94X with a simple concept. The average employee spends 160 hours in the workplace each month, while the average American only spends 1.7 hours a month in church.  Sean realized that when you do the math, 160 hours divided by 1.7 hours, employers have the attention of their employees 94 […]