Productivity | Blog Category

For most of us writing the cover letter is the least anticipated part of applying for a job. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, it should be the highlight of your application process. This is your opportunity to shine and boast about yourself.

Brett Hellman

Dec 12, 2024

3 Min Read

How to Project Your Voice

According to a 2015 Journal of Accounting Research study, a leader’s competency is assessed within half a minute. It’s important to be aware of your presence because it speaks volumes about your leadership style.

Brett Hellman

Dec 15, 2024

2 Min Read

How to Use Positive Facial Expressions

People can pick up when your body language and words don’t align. Your negative or positive facial expressions say much more than your actual words.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

2 Min Read

How to Have Good Intentions While Being Candid

When Fortune magazine asked former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, what the most important leadership advice she received, Nooyi said, “Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.” It makes for a smoother conversation with your peer when you assume good intentions.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

3 Min Read

Stop Walking On Egg Shells With Mental Health

Wow, what a month so far. Whether it's you, a coworker, a manager, we're all struggling (but adjusting) in our unique ways. So, let's start making empathy central to our conversations at work.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

3 Min Read

How to Communicate and Act with Confidence

According to Harvard Business Review and CEO of The Energy Project Tony Schwartz, confidence leads to positive emotion, security, and better performance.

Brett Hellman

Dec 13, 2024

3 Min Read

Mentee: Who, What, When, and Why?

Are you about to embark on a mentor and mentee relationship? Before you get started, it's vital to have a clear understanding of the role of a mentee.

Brett Hellman

Dec 11, 2024

3 Min Read

How to Share Your Story While Building Rapport

Leaders who tap into their storytelling abilities, specifically share their stories, can effectively unite, educate, and communicate their teams.

Brett Hellman

Nov 11, 2020

3 Min Read

How Going with the Flow Will Make Delegating Tasks Easier

According to Harvard Business Review, part of becoming a better leader means giving up authority and going with the flow.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

3 Min Read

Ditch The Long Email Chains and Messages

At the core of everything… Communication is the key skill that keeps the world spinning (not up for debate). Harvard Business Review recently found that spurts of rapid-fire communication, with intervals of silence, leads to higher performance.

Brett Hellman

Dec 16, 2024

4 Min Read