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How to finish the job when you cannot finish a task… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Establish Rituals…you deserve 15 minutes of control. Are...
The Death of Specialization?
My husband and I love New York City. We love theater, walking, subways, food, window shopping, all of it. One of Eric’s...
Three Steps to Get Organized – VIDEO
In this lively interview with the Live Like Locals team, Dr. Melissa Gratias discusses three steps toward getting organized...
The Future of Jobs (and Productivity!)
Jobs. What will they be like in the future? I recently had to go to physical therapy for an arm injury. I swear...
Minimize interruptions with my Take 10, Give 5 approach – VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book,'Reduce Interruptions…you don’t have to be a victim. How...
What is the true power of feedback? VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Set Goals…even if you’re not convinced you’ll achieve...
A Traditional Attorney joins a Cloud-Based Firm: A Productivity Fable
Picture a traditional law firm…go ahead…seriously. I see a downtown building with mirrored glass windows. The lobby...
How to end the work days that never end… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Establish Rituals…you deserve 15 minutes of control. Do...
Productivity Tips from the Assembly Line – Part Four!
The fourth installment in a movie franchise is rarely good. Unless it’s Star Wars. Or Rocky. Did you know that Dolph...
How goals help you achieve balance… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Set Goals…even if you’re not convinced you’ll achieve...
Are you actually encouraging workplace interruptions? – VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Reduce Interruptions…you don’t have to be a victim. Are...
Do Systems Help or Hurt Creativity?
Kristen Baird is a 28-year-old woman who owns and operates a (multiple) six-figure small business in a male-dominated...