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So how do you get your team there? First, let’s look at what the dictionary says: As you can see, efficiency can apply to both an individual and a system (team) level. (of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. Relating this to the business environment, efficient teams are an organized group of competent individuals working together toward a shared goal to produce quality outputs as much as possible, without wasting time, energy or money....

Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1953 to 1961. During his time in office, he launched programs that directly led to the development of the Interstate Highway System in the United States, the launch of the internet (DARPA), the exploration of space (NASA), and the peaceful use of alternative energy sources (Atomic Energy Act). Before becoming president, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army, served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, and was responsible for planning and executing invasions of North Africa, France, and Germany....

For companies or businesses, you can maximize the “force of conversation” by creating valuable presentations, blog posts, and videos. Share them on your LinkedIn company page to engage your probable customers or partners. Just by doing this, the powerful platform can send almost more than four times as many as Facebook, or Twitter can send to your website. You can check the infographic for the details. Featured photo credit: How to become LinkedIn Jedi/Gryffin in partnership w/ TollFreeForwarding....

1. Be present for their highs and lows. It’s easy to be there for our friends when they ask us out for fun things like drinks at the bar, dancing in the club, or laughs at the theater. But are you willing to be there for the hard times that are the opposite of fun? You might not feel comfortable while spending time with an emotionally fragile person on the verge of tears, but true friends are readily available when they’re needed the most....

All it takes is practice, and exercising those creative muscles that have often been unused and underutilized. But first everyone needs to learn how to clear some mental space for your creativity and ideas. Clearing Mental Space Think with Your Brain, Not Memorize From an early age we are subconsciously taught to memorize and repeat facts. The focus on memorization and the repeating of facts is very misguided, and is based on a real misunderstanding of how the brain works....

If you’re one of these people, the problem is you’ll be waiting a while if you’re relying on someone or something outside of yourself to fix the problem. Externalising the solution is the most common fault of people wanting to change. Changing jobs, taking a big holiday, getting a new hairdo or a new wardrobe―all of these are temporary “band aids”. They won’t hold the stuck feeling at bay for long....

You’re not alone. The truth is, we all want some stability in our careers and teams during this disruptive pandemic. However, this now requires a bit more effort than before and making the leap from merely surviving to thriving means buckling down to some serious strategic thinking and maintaining a determined mindset. Is There a Way to Thrive Despite These Disruptions? Essentially – yes, although you need to be willing to put in the work....

On the top of the article, he has a cute illustration on showing how does it works as well. What a lifehack! How to catch a mouse without a mousetrap – [Chris Glass]

1. Safety Safety comes first when your child is involved. Studies show that 4 out of 5 infants involved in stroller accidents were not actually hurt because of the great safety features their strollers came with. While in the air, there could be a lot of shaking or turbulence due to bad weather conditions. When choosing the best travel stroller for flying, I suggest that you check to see if it has the following:...

Here’s a great resource we found about cooking brown rice by Steve Pavlina from his personal site Steve Pavlina.com.. Many people have trouble cooking brown rice and having it turn out decently, since it can be more temperamental than white rice. There are also many different ways to prepare it. Here’s the most efficient way I found to cook brown rice on a stove. It takes about 35 minutes from when you start to when you’re eating (which is pretty good for brown rice)....

I’ve just had an opportunity to declutter my workspace, having spent half of the day swapping my home office and my son’s room around. The swap wasn’t an excuse to declutter (rather, to make better use of the utter lack of telephone outlets in our house) but I take every chance I get; we all know how clutter can creep up and before you know it you can’t turn around in your chair without knocking something over....

The story isn’t just a colorful description–it’s a warning to all of us to beware the wolf in sheep’s clothing. They may seem innocent, but they have ulterior motives. They’ll use different tactics to camouflage their intentions. The person who is kind to you, but undercuts you when you aren’t around is a wolf in disguise. A wolf in sheep’s clothing might pick your brain for ideas and then pass them off as their own to get a promotion....

Diet Tips & More for a Healthy and Trim Body

If you want to be a real gentleman, you need to learn how to initiate conversations that are characterized by gentlemanly bearing and good manners. This means you should take into account all the key aspects that make a conversation enlightening and pleasurable, such as listening keenly, speaking in tune, not interrupting and disagreeing amicably. And, when it is time to disengage from a conversation, a gentleman makes sure he leaves in good terms....

Someone is on their phone when their partner takes issue with it and the conflict quickly begins: “Why are you on that thing, again?” “I was only on it for two seconds, what’s your problem?” “I told you I was going to have to check my email for work, why are you getting on my case?” “Will you relax? It’s just a quick text message. God!” You’re not really fighting about the phone....

In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I’ll dive into 5 strategies you can use to find all the motivation you need during the good and tough times in life.

What is “gutsyness?” According to the American Heritage Dictionary, Guts (in our context) is… To me, “guts” translates to a willingness and ability to embrace risk. What kind of risk? Risk of trying and failing Risk of exposing your true-self and being judged Risk of losing status, time and money Risk of injury or death, and Risk of…succeeding at whatever it is you are attempting Looking at the above list, it’s pretty clear there are activities that require you to take risks that, addressed and embraced, are constructive and have the potential to add to your life....

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 16 million adults over age 18 had a major depressive episode in the United States in 2016 alone.[1] And that doesn’t include the more common forms of depression and frustration that consume most of us on an all-too-regular basis. In this article, we’re going to look into the reasons why you may feel depressed and frustrated and how to get motivated when depressed....

Even the simplest things can easily drown beneath the roar and constant cascade of negative thoughts that seem justified. If you could ignore that roar, what would you do? Make new friends or pursue a new career? It isn’t that you have a mind full of over-eager negative thoughts. Our mind is always on red alert to speak with a negative voice. Here are ways to understand why negative thoughts are extremely dangerous and how to deal with them....

Key Benefits of Couch-Based Ab Exercises No More Excuses Since these exercises aren’t even asking you to step away from the comfort of your sofa, much less your home, you no longer have the excuse of time. They can be easily performed anytime at home, or even while traveling. If you have access to a flat surface, you can do this workout! Time Efficient Once you know the routine, you will have this workout finished in 5 minutes flat....