by John Macdonald | Nov 27, 2023 | The250
To build a house, would you rather have a rock or a hammer?To write a book, would you rather have a typewriter or a word processor?To travel across the country, would you rather have a bicycle or a car?To keep your food cold, would you rather have a root cellar or a...
by John Macdonald | Oct 14, 2023 | The250
Working from home, especially if it’s new for you, can present an almost paradoxical challenge to your productivity and energy. Especially in the afternoon. Time works differently when working from home. A healthy and productive integrated work and home...
by John Macdonald | Oct 9, 2023 | The250
The first step in successfully leading a remote team is to allow and help each team member to master it themselves. Help them establish the same principles that you did: Create a space Find a routine Take breaks Work socially Push for a budget. Your team needs quality...
by John Macdonald | Aug 7, 2023 | The250
We swim around inside a foamy sea of multitasking. We ride the waves, juggling tasks, hoping to crest the wave of productivity. However, beneath the surface, the undertow of inefficiency and stress pulls us deeper into the tumultuous waters. The industrial machine...
by John Macdonald | Jul 28, 2023 | The250
If the org chart, micromanagement, and compliance are out as effective leadership tactics in the new work paradigm, then what is in? How will we get stuff done on time and on budget? Even though we’ve deemphasized machine-like productivity in favor of...
