Top Articles from 2019
Each week I select 6-7 articles that I find interesting from what I have been reading and that I think others might find useful. The list below was generated by what you clicked on - appreciate the feedback and article suggestions that I get!
The Russia Problem: What Businesses Can Learn From Cyberwarfare
As someone who has built IT security companies from the ground up and dealt with the growing issue of malware for well over 15 years now, the last thing I expected when I started my current company is that I would have to become somewhat of a Kremlinologist ....
3 tips to slowing down cognitive decline
These three habits help your body, and also have a positive impact on your brain.
The Case for Finally Cleaning Your Desk
The physical environment of the workplace has a significant effect on the way that we work. When our space is a mess, so are we.
^ADJ: I am a great believer in this, so much so, that I was going to only have this one article in this edition of Partner Update to make a point!
How to Hold Your Team Accountable
Do you wish your team took more ownership? Here’s how to get your team to the point where you trust them to get the job done without you ...
^ADJ: Article is a good intro to a good book that I have just read: 17 Habits to help high achievers survive and thrive in leadership and life
How to Get More Work Done in a Day Than Most People Do in a Week
Take a minute and think about your typical day. Start from the moment you start work to until you call it a day and stop working. If you were to pick apart exactly how you spent each day, how much of it is devoted to actual work?
8 Things Leaders Do That Make Employees Quit
Losing an employee can have a drastic effect on team morale, and result in a domino effect that leads to poor performance and productivity. Not to mention, it is expensive, and not just because of lost talent. It takes an average of 24 days to fill a job, costing employers up to .....
14 Simple Productivity Hacks You Can Apply In 5 Minutes or Less
Getting more things done during the workday doesn’t have to be rocket science. In fact, higher productivity can often be achieved by making just a few simple changes. Some of these changes are so simple that most people overlook them. That’s why, in this article, we’ll go over 14 simple productivity hacks you can apply in 5 minutes or less.
What Is the Board’s Role in Setting Strategy?
A friend who serves on a number of consequential public company boards came to my office not long ago to ask my opinion on something that had become a contentious issue across his boards. The question: What is the proper role of a board with respect to company strategy ....
I’ve Interviewed 300 High Achievers About Their Morning Routines. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Your morning routine should suit your needs, but there are some habits everyone should try ...
5 Things Highly Productive People Do Every Sunday That Most Others Don’t
Highly productive people do things differently than most people. They have specific habits, routines and systems in place that enable them to be highly effective and efficient.