Stop apologizing and make your emails stronger

Do your emails contain words such as “just”, “I think”, “sorry” or “I am not an expert”? If your writing contains words and phrases like these that soften your communications, you may be unintentionally decreasing the confidence others (and you) have in your ideas, and hurting your business. A new Gmail extension called “Just Not Sorry” identifies words that are best… Read more

5 Tips for Writing Effective Emails

Although email has been in use for a few decades, many people still don’t know how to write effective email messages. Even with all of the social channels we communicate with today, email is still the most widely used electronic communication method for business. With the overwhelming number of messages many people receive it can be tempting to ignore emails… Read more

Staying organized when your car is your office

Do you spend a lot of time in your car and frequently need to take materials to client appointments or business meetings? When your vehicle is an extension of your office and you conduct business at numerous locations, having a system for transporting documents and supplies and keeping your car well organized is critical for making sure you arrive at your appointments with… Read more

Sitting Too Much? Move More for Health and Focus

Many studies have been published recently about the unhealthy effects of our sedentary lifestyle. Sitting too much is taking a toll on our health and well-being. Many people are opting for standing desks to vary their posture and prevent sitting disease. A 2014 study in the International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health found… Read more

Weighed down by stuff? 4 Tips for Conscious Shopping

This time of year most of us do a lot of shopping. With long lists of gifts to purchase, parties to plan and trips to prepare for, we feel the need to buy more things. The ease of purchasing online can make it hard to avoid buying too much, sometimes things we don’t really need or even… Read more

Email Intervention on January 12th featuring Debbie Rosemont!

  Are you overwhelmed by email? Feel like it can run your day? Join Debbie Rosemont on Tuesday January 12th for an “Email Intervention” presentation at Marenakos Rock Center, sponsored by the WA State Nursery & Landscape Association. Debbie teaches helpful strategies to reduce email processing time by diminishing email interruptions, revealing the power of decision making,… Read more

Business Trip Checklist Saves Time and Stress

Getting organized before traveling, especially if you travel often for business, helps you make sure everything runs smoothly during your trip, at the office and at home while you are away. Using a checklist is an easy way to make sure you have everything you need and are ready to enjoy your trip. You can… Read more

How to Have Effective Meetings: A Guide for Before, During, and After

We posted this some time ago, but as the topic has come up again and again in recent days, we’re re-posting! Meetings are a critical activity, yet most people complain that meetings are boring, unproductive and a waste of time, money and energy. The good news is, you can eradicate you bad meeting habits and… Read more

“Re-Boot” Your Shoe Storage to Get Out The Door Faster

With the weather turning cold and wet, you might find yourself getting overrun by outdoor and sports related footwear. When it’s time to head to the office and get the kids to school, no one wants to waste time looking through a pile of shoes for the pair everyone needs that day. Most of us… Read more

Banish Procrastination Today

Are you ready to break your procrastination habit? Take a few easy steps at work today to start new habits that will help you to be come more efficient and get more done in less time. Do you have several small tasks to handle today? Don’t wait! It’s easy to put off things that are… Read more

Holding Effective Meetings Podcast

Smead recently invited Debbie Rosemont to speak about holding effective meetings. Learn new strategies for improving the effectiveness and productivity of your meetings today. Interested in more tips to improve your meetings? Learn more in our Effective Meetings Guide. Effective meetings really are time well spent!  

Building Habits that End Overwhelm and Bust Burnout

There’s a proven tie between managing personal energy and productivity. As such, it is our pleasure today to bring you a guest blog post from Wellness and Embodiment Expert, LeeAnn Mallorie, CEO of Leading in Motion It has been said that the way we do anything is the way we do everything. If we take… Read more