by Erin Elizabeth Wells | May 18, 2021 | Collaboration
This one is a tough one. ‘Cause I got some tough love for you. Here’s why: when you make that first hire (or any hire) it’s usually because you want to get tasks off your plate. That’s good. That’s healthy. Go you. BUT. You run the risk of...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | May 11, 2021 | Workspace Organization
Today is the day I save you some money… …with the help of my copywriter. We had an awesome chat a couple of months ago about systems, and how, when done right, they can save a business-owner a whole lotta cash. Have you ever spoken with your team and asked...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | May 4, 2021 | Energy Management
Oh the Big P. Procrastination. It gets ALL of us at some point. It gets me sometimes too. Truly! I’m not immune to resistance. Believe me, I’ve even caught myself cleaning my hairbrush when I should be digging in and doing my writing. *ugh* wtf – this is SO not...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Apr 27, 2021 | Course Update
Well, I am officially fully vaccinated! I feel like throwing a vaccination party, with syringe-shaped straws in concoctions and potions that look like the Fauci Ouchie. (I grant that sounds screwy.) The vaccine means we can finally travel again a BIT more safely, and...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Apr 20, 2021 | Global Productivity
It’s time to address some BS. This is BS you’ve been told during school, growing up, in college, and in every job you’ve ever had. It’s dangerous BS because it sounds helpful, but in practice it isn’t. It’s likely BS that you deeply...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Apr 13, 2021 | Vision & Direction
What are those things you’re still waiting to do in life? Those things, that when you think about them, your heart beats a little bit faster. Butterflies flit around in your stomach. You get EXCITED. I’ve realized over my life, that there are two ‘Oh...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Apr 6, 2021 | Collaboration
Let’s play a game of “Which would you rather”? Would you rather run a healthy business, with employees who work hard and do their best? OR Would you rather run a business, with employees who work hard and do their best, except for one person who...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Mar 30, 2021 | Course Update
We’re neck deep in the Frozen stage. (And no, I’m not talking about New England weather… although we’ve had plenty of that too.) If you’re the parent of a toddler, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Elsa, Anna, and Olaf… singing their hearts out. If...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Mar 23, 2021 | Workspace Organization
I love to travel. LOVE IT. I love the freedom it gives me. I love learning about new places and new people. I love what it teaches me about myself. We’ve slowed our travel down entirely during the pandemic. It was the responsible thing to do, and I don’t...
by Erin Elizabeth Wells | Mar 16, 2021 | Energy Management
Have you had those crazy, chaotic days? I know I used to have them a LOT. I’d go from client meetings, into writing, into running errands, then checking emails, and then I’d realize I’d scheduled dinner with a friend and I had to find the energy to...