Tue.Oct 25, 2011

First Friday Book Synopsis

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Stop Procrastinating…Now

First Friday Book Synopsis

We all know what a problem procrastination can be on our productivity. According to Dr. Edward M. (“Ned”) Hallowell, “we procrastinate because we all have too much to do, and we want to dodge things we don’t like.” A Harvard Business Review article summarizes experts’ opinions, including Dr. Hallowell’s, in these five principals to follow [.].

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Ask for a Favor

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. Entrepreneurs or executives often hesitate to ask for help because they worry about being intrusive or appearing needy. The truth is that it’s innately satisfying to assist others, [.].