Let Your Employees Nap at 3 PM If you want to maximize your employees’ performance, consider circadian rhythms when setting  assignments, deadlines, and expectations. The most important tasks  should be done when people are at their peaks in alertness (around  noon and 6 PM). The least important should be scheduled for when alertness dips (very… Continue reading Let Your Employees Sleep – Management Tip

Set Limits with a Talkative Colleague or Client Let’s face it: Some people don’t know when to stop talking. But how do you escape when you’re dealing with a long-winded senior executive or important customer? First, diagnose the problem. Does your boss tend to deliver speeches in meetings when there’s no agenda? Does your biggest… Continue reading Set Limits on Talkative People – Management Tip

Know When and How to Ask for Help People often don’t ask for help because they think it’s perceived as a sign of weakness. But you can’t be successful if you don’t ask for what you need. So here’s how to make it easier: Help others first. Build a positive reputation as someone who’s willing… Continue reading Know When and How to Ask for Help – Management Tip