Success
AUGUST 8, 2022
I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office for a full 45 minutes, and he had not stopped once to ask anyone else’s thoughts or even to get a response. Finally, the meeting came to a close and I had the fortunate—or unfortunate—opportunity to meet with him one on one. My first question (as his friend and “outside guy”) was, “What did you learn in the meeting today?
Allwork
AUGUST 9, 2022
The global workforce has had its fair share of phases in a short span of time. . From the Great Resignation to remote work, it’s evident that a seismic shift is occurring across the world. . But it turns out, this isn’t just a phase. . In May 2022, over 4.27 million Americans quit their jobs, while 58% of Europeans stated they were considering leaving their positions by the end of the year. .
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Jen Lawrence
AUGUST 11, 2022
Too often, when someone doesn’t know how to do something, the advice given is “outsource it” or “delegate it.” This advice is intended to save leaders from taking on too much responsibility themselves or stop them from doing things their team could do instead. However, it’s important to pause and consider how learning to do something, especially technical skills, can better your business and you as a person. .
Executive Leadership Support Blog
AUGUST 12, 2022
By: Eliz White-Peters, 4aVP Chief of Staff & Administrative SME Solopreneur. With many questioning the #FutureOffice as companies see their financial reports filled with empty real estate and the associated costs while employees discuss the need for remote or hybrid working, what ever happened to #WorkFromAnywhere? Yes. Work from Anywhere. Social media has numerous sites with exotic and not so glamorous photos from near and far in the life of a “nomad worker” Now, nomads have b
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Success
AUGUST 6, 2022
I once read about a big benefits-management company that conducted a survey where it asked 365 CEOs and sales-management executives, “What are the three key factors that separate high-performing sales professionals from moderate- to low-performing sales professionals?”. Both CEOs and C-level sales executives (all people who don’t sell, but rely on their salespeople to get paid) ranked self-discipline/motivation as the most important factor.
Allwork
AUGUST 11, 2022
Coqual, a global equity-championing think tank, has released a report into the experiences of Black British people. The report has revealed that 52% of Black women in the U.K. plan to leave the workforce. . 68% of Black employees in the U.K. have experienced racial prejudice at work. The report suggests that these hostile work environments are essentially driving Black women out of the workplace. .
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Executive Leadership Support Blog
AUGUST 9, 2022
ELSx Webinar: Performing a Calendar Audit for your Executives. September 15, 2022 | 1:00 PM CDT. Register for free here! Join Julia Leibowitz and Tiffany Nguyen in the latest ELSx Sponsored Webinar: Performing a Calendar Audit for your Executives. Something we have been thinking a lot about these days is calendar audits. People are busy. We forget sometimes that the most important part of life – work, family, or. otherwise – are the meaningful connections we form with one another.
Success
AUGUST 10, 2022
People who see the glass as half-full are certainly happier than the pessimists of the world, and learning to think positively is worthwhile. However, changing the way you think can be surprisingly tricky, especially when the going gets tough. What if there were a way—a shortcut or hack—that positively affected how you feel when you just can’t seem to shake the blues?
Allwork
AUGUST 11, 2022
High consumer demand in the U.S. economy met with low supply is the main factor driving inflation. . With nearly twice as many open jobs as available workers, and with companies struggling to meet record demand, many economists and policymakers believe that what the economy needs right now is less hiring and less wage growth. . The U.S. Federal Reserve attempting to slow down inflation might come with negative consequences, such as stunted hiring, lower wages, and difficulties for Americans
BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 8, 2022
Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? Scared that producing relevant evidence in a former employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit would be difficult because written warnings and performance appraisals are buried among mounds of other paperwork? Smart businesses ease such concerns with proactive measures.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
TED Talks
AUGUST 12, 2022
On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes and questions of citizenship are probably close to the top. And yet comedian Maeve Higgins has spent her career finding ways to make jokes about (and make sense of) the ways we draw lines across the globe. She's a stand-up comedian and writer who speaks from the point of view of an Irish immigrant in the United States.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2022
It’s a funny thing, to watch a former monk get his hair done. Jay Shetty is sitting 40 feet above West 23rd Street in Manhattan’s bustling Flatiron neighborhood, patiently letting a stylist prep his hair—brushing, combing, fluffing, tousling, making tiny touch-ups with electric clippers. In some sense, there’s only so much that can be done, or should be.
Allwork
AUGUST 10, 2022
Over the past year, WeWork Inc.’s stock has traded down from around $15.00 to around $5.00, a fall of two-thirds — twice as far as the market average. . Demand for flexible workspace is eclipsing pre-pandemic levels and contractual occupancy rates have remained above pre-pandemic levels for the third quarter in a row. . When WeWork’s stock crashed, it fell from such a height that it did a lot of damage, most notably to Softbank, its largest shareholder. .
Productivityist
AUGUST 10, 2022
The more specific we get about something, the more we pay attention to it – and that’s what we did with this episode. Jake Kahana is a designer and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Caveday , a company founded to maximize focus for individuals and corporations through facilitated focus sessions training. Their global community has participated in over 50,000 hours of deep work “In The Cave.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
TED Talks
AUGUST 11, 2022
Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet -- as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life.
Success
AUGUST 10, 2022
For design legend Debbie Millman, design is the decisions we make, and the decisions we make compose our lives. That’s why, for Millman, the founder and host of legendary podcast Design Matters , design matters so much. “We make decisions all day every day over the course of our lives to live a certain way. And that is what I believe design is—deliberate, conscious, full-hearted intention,” Millman says.
Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thanks to Brad Neuberg’s post, August 9 is recognized as the day that “coworking” was born, both as a term and a movement. . With the growth in audience, demand and geographic presence, International Coworking Day may be bigger this year than ever before. . While there may not be tons of awareness of it or visible activity around it, there are many ways to celebrate it. .
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 9, 2022
Is Your Audience Ready To Invest In Themselves Through You Imagine this: your audience of loyal subscribers all sign up for memberships to receive your advice, skillset, products, or content, providing you a steady stream of supplemental income you can use to fuel your business, your side hustles, and your wildest dreams. Is it possible?… The post 4 Types of Memberships That Will Make You More Money in Less Time (+ Free Download) appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
TED Talks
AUGUST 8, 2022
"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism." A native of Turkey, she has experienced firsthand the devastation that a loss of diversity can bring -- and she knows the revolutionary power of plurality in response to authoritarianism.
Success
AUGUST 9, 2022
I applied to Harvard’s doctoral program in education leadership (EdLD) at the encouragement of a friend; I figured I had nothing to lose. To start the process, I did what I usually do when I’m doing something that terrifies me: I reached out to people who were already doing the terrifying thing to ask for their advice. I was amazed at how many current Harvard EdLD students were willing to help me.
Allwork
AUGUST 12, 2022
The U.K. could see 40 C (104 F) temperatures every three years by the end of the century. U.K. homes aren’t built for heat waves, and traditional office air conditioning systems are not eco-friendly. Employers can ensure business continuity by leveraging ESG-focused coworking spaces. On July 15, the U.K. Met Office issued its first red warning for extreme heat in England, which told people to prepare for an “exceptional hot spell on Monday and Tuesday leading to widespread impacts on people and
Jen Lawrence
AUGUST 8, 2022
Whether looking to boost your productivity or find a new way to rescue yourself from overwhelm, there’s one piece of advice I give everyone – bookend your days. What does bookending your days entail? Simply put, bookending means you check in with your task management systems at the beginning and end of your day. Your task management system could be a physical planner, digital calendar, or wall of post-it notes.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
The Leader Assistant Podcast
AUGUST 7, 2022
Sara McKay is an executive assistant in Los Angeles, CA and has worked in PR, fashion, beauty, production, and is now at a music tech startup, Wave. In this episode, Sara shares tips on remote work, being a new assistant, how to utilize your transferable skills when diving into a new industry, asking clarifying questions, and she talks about that time she worked out of Jared Leto’s house.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2022
While many on social media refer to their jobs as influencers, there are those who exert sway by simply doing something that others want to emulate. That’s what Haley Ingram does. She developed Coffee & Contracts as a solution to her own struggles with a very common problem: finding new clients during her first few years as a real estate agent. While Ingram was bartending occasionally to supplement what she brought in as an agent, she also knew she needed to get creative and tap into another
Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2022
While the 4-day work week is currently one of the most popular alternatives to the usual work-week structure, it’s not the only one. . While four eight-hour workdays might not be a suitable format for some organizations, shortening all five workdays might work better. . In July, Charlotte Lockhart, CEO of the non-profit organization 4 Day Week Global , joined Allwork.Space’s Future of Work podcast to talk about how organizations can be 20% more productive by giving their employees more time o
TED Talks
AUGUST 9, 2022
Who are you, really? In conversation with TED science curator David Biello, neuroscientist Anil Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self, centered on the notion that we "predict" the world into existence. From sleep to memory and everything in between, he explores the reality we experience in our brains -- versus the world as it objectively might be.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2022
The workplace is undergoing a significant post-pandemic transformation, but how will we describe this transformation in the future? Whether office-first or remote-first, organizations are recognizing that if their workplace investment doesn’t serve the needs of its people, then it’s a waste of money. Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll explores the transformation of the workplace and why the processes associated with planning and managing spaces need to be fundamentally redesign.
Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thailand is the latest country to introduce a digital nomad visa that could attract long-term residents. . The country is planning to open applications for a 10-year visa at the beginning of September in an effort to bring in “foreign human resources with high potential and skills,” according to Narit Therdsteerasukdi, deputy secretary general for the Thai Board of Investment. .
Allwork
AUGUST 12, 2022
Generation Z, the youngest wave of workers, values the office more. But these workers need more privacy and flexible spaces than pre-pandemic workplaces typically offered. Gen Z sees the workplace as a resource: a place with proper tools, a higher level of technology access, and the best place to be recognized for advancement. This generation is also the most likely to uproot and switch jobs, so it’s vital to understand how to leverage the workplace to entice – and keep – young workers.
Success
AUGUST 12, 2022
The middle of a project is the worst, I’ve decided. In movies, the middle is the most exciting—all action and intrigue, surprises and drama. But when you’re the protagonist—the person actually fighting the battles, dealing with the surprises and mysteries and missteps—it’s not as much fun. You don’t know the ending. You don’t know if your efforts will get you where you hope to go.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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