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Performing productivity: task-masking could be a sign you’re measuring the wrong thing
“Task masking” is a new buzzword for an old problem: employees performing busyness without necessarily being productive. Think: typing loudly, scheduling and attending needless meetings, or spending way too long scrolling through email. More often
Former Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies At 81
Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,”
The First Seven Things to Do With Your Merach Mini Stepper (so You Actually Use It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The struggle with any piece of home-gym equipment is finding the motivation to actually put it to good use. As I wrote in my initial
Join us for our next Monthly Momentum Call on May 21, 2025 at 11am PDT
Monthly Momentum Calls are designed to help you focus on what matters most, offering a supportive space to clarify goals, overcome challenges, and make meaningful progress — whether you’re pursuing a creative project, growing your
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, June 21, 2025
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Saturday, June 21, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Goose eggs.” For an
Stop “Having Fun and Relaxing” When You’re No Longer Enjoying It (Productive Flourishing Pulse #507)
If you’ve been reading the last couple Pulses (505, 506), you know that Angela and I left to work and live in the woods for an indefinite amount of time this summer. By the time
Watch Out for Scammers Impersonating Banks on Instagram and Facebook
While many financial institutions have a presence on social media, not all content that appears to be legitimate and trustworthy actually is. Scammers are posting ads on Instagram impersonating Canadian banks, including Bank of Montreal
Join us for our next Leadership Strategy Session on June 4, 2025, 11am PDT
To be a leader means managing constant complexity. Shifting priorities, team dynamics, capacity challenges, and the pressure to execute while everything keeps changing. Our Leadership Strategy Sessions are supportive, no-fluff monthly virtual meetings for leaders
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, June 15, 2025
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Sunday, June 15, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Here’s to him!” For
24 Emergency Preparedness Supplies Older Adults Should Have
In times of natural disasters, extreme weather events or other emergency situations, it’s hard not to immediately think of the most vulnerable among us, particularly the older folks in our lives that might have a
Where Does Real Work Happen? (Productive Flourishing Pulse #506)
That’s always the first question when people learn Angela and I are camping in the woods indefinitely in the summer. Their faces scrunch up, processing the concept. A weekend camping trip they understand. A scheduled
Beach Boys Past And Present Remember Brian Wilson
The death of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson at the age of 82 caused waves of emotion all over social media on Wednesday.But the most heartfelt tributes may have come from family members and his
Garmin Just Announced Its Answer to the Apple Watch Ultra
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin dropped a new watch today, a square-bodied Venu X1 that retails for $799.99 and will be available to order starting June 18. Garmin told
Turning Disruption into Strategic Insight
🌟 While we no longer record the Q&A discussions during our Leadership Strategy Sessions, we continue to record the opening teaching. Enjoy a special preview of what I shared about summer OpTempo. If you want
Introducing Polar Grit X2 | Polar Blog
Our outdoor family now has a new addition: Polar Grit X2, a powerful adventure watch for those who’ve always wanted a high-performance outdoor watch that doesn’t feel heavy on your arm. Grit X2 has been