There are two secrets to marketing success: Learn from the best people and keep experimenting. When you study the best practices of experts and then experiment with them to suit your business needs (ultimately creating your own best practices), you build brand awareness, attract potential customers, and grow your revenue.
I’ve been leading a remote team for the last 2+ years. I’ll be honest: It isn’t easy, and I’ve made many mistakes. But, through trial and error and learning from entrepreneurs/mentors, I’ve built a team that functions (and exceeds expectations) without constant micromanaging. Today,
No, productivity newsletters aren’t meaningless. Yes, there are plenty of mediocre ones re-sharing the same advice (Avoid reading them). But, there are a few great ones written by people who have studied human psychology and productivity for decades and share their unique insights. By reading them consistently, you’ll
Google’s productivity advisor Laura Mae Martin helps Google employees (from interns to executives) to use their time efficiently and increase their work productivity. Here are her ten tips to ace your work-from-home routine: 1. Have a designated workplace It’s tempting to work wherever there’s open space in
I’ve led various teams and run many startups. Throughout those experiences and my current stint (operating Mailman & Tiny India), I’ve realized building a startup is hard. It’s like you’re thrown into an unknown city without any map. You’ve to figure out the directions as
Whenever a coworker disappoints you or doesn’t live up to your expectations, you assume ill intentions (most of the time). The guy isn’t trustable/dependable…. he’s lazy….is he even a good colleague? And then you take action: Best is to not share responsibilities with him….. I’
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Laura Mae Martin is Google’s productivity advisor. She coaches Google employees (from new hires to executives) on how to master email. The result: improved productivity, lower stress, and better work-life balance. In this post, we’ll share Laura's Gmail productivity tips. These tips will work with your
Great managers are the difference between employees doing the bare minimum versus going above and beyond. It certainly was so in my case. When a manager trusts you, maintains strong communication, and offers resources/help to do the job, who wouldn’t show their A+ game? Such managers increase employees’
Many labor experts feel remote work is the most significant change to the global workplace since WW2. A survey from Flexjobs found that 58% of workers will leave the job if the company doesn’t allow them to work remotely. Companies are now offering remote work to cater to this
Sahil Bloom, an angel investor, recently said something I believe is 100% true. “Lie: Your friends will always be there for you. Most of your friends aren’t really your friends. They’re just along for the ride when it’s fun or valuable—they'll disappear when it&
Interviewer: What are your skills? Candidate: [thinks “that’s in my resume” but has to reply] My skills include content writing, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Interviewer: Tell me about your work experience. Candidate: [“Just look at my resume”] I’ve worked at X, Y, and Z. Interviewer: What did you
Remember the last time you got caught in a problem? Maybe you solved it. But, oftentimes, the situation deteriorates. You can’t seem to reach the root cause of a problem, prioritize short-term decisions over long-term success, and sometimes even worsen the situation. It happens to me. The solution? Mental