Jimmy’s Blog
Developing an Inclusive Business Culture
When you create a business, you want to make sure that your business’s culture is not only a positive one, but an inclusive one. The unfortunate reality of many businesses is that they focus on inclusivity too late, resulting in them spending an enormous amount of...
The Art of Dealing in Business
Navigating through business isn’t a walk in the park; rather, it’s a delicate ability that you have to work to achieve correctly. In order to get the best deals from vendors or hire the best employees, the best thing you can do is be upfront and clear on what you...
Bill Gates on 4 Essential Life Choices for Success
By almost any metric, Bill Gates is among the most successful individuals of the last hundred years. While he is perhaps most famous for his long run as the richest person in the world, he has also made a number of more tangible contributions to human society. From...
How to Know Your Leadership Style is Working
The secret to a productive and healthy workplace is an effective leadership style. We can think about this using an image of a teacher and her/his students. If the teacher does not put enough effort into teaching the students, we can expect them to perform poorly on...
Boosting Your Productivity in 2021
Whenever you’re working on several aspects of a project at once, it’s tempting to attempt remarkable feats of multitasking. You might consider talking on the phone while answering an email or sorting through files while listening in on a virtual meeting. This might seem like productivity exemplified, but it’s actually a harmful practice that diminishes your total output.
Books to Better Your Career This Year
With 42 percent of the U.S. labor force working from home, and a nearly unimaginable 81 percent of the global workforce having had workplaces fully or partly closed, it may seem like time to curl up and watch television. But think: You may have no commute, and if you go to an office it may be quiet and less stressful. It’s the perfect time to think about how you’d like your career to progress when the world reopens. Here are some books–some new, one classic–to get you focused on the future.
Best Productivity Apps
Everyone has heard the same old song and dance. Work smarter, not harder. Stop spending so much time on social media. Don’t waste time in meetings. Sure, this is all good advice, but it may not be realistic for everyone. Some people need an approach to productivity that isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” method. That’s where productivity apps come into play.
How To Create Positive Relationships Between Your Coworkers Remotely
A right working environment isn’t achievable if your colleagues don’t possess the following elements: trust, respect, self-awareness, inclusion, and empathy. These elements are not for your staff mates, but also you should check yourself. It’s a collective thing and, therefore, give and take situation. Here’s how to create positive relationships between your coworkers.
6 Ways To Appreciate Remote Workers
Remember the last time someone appreciated you for doing a fantastic job? How did it feel? Awesome, right? Every worker needs a pat on the back. Recognizing the efforts of employees can motivate them to perform better next time. Additionally, appreciation instills a...
The Importance of Being a Role Model to Your Employees
Every big and small business manager acts as a role model for their staff. Their attitude and behaviors towards work and colleagues set the standards of what is expected from others. If a manager treats everyone with respect and delivers exceptional service to...