Laura Stack
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Denver, CO, United States
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Past articles by Laura:
5 health tips that will make you more productive
You can't control all the factors contributing to good health, but you can control most of them. Get each of these factors under control and your productivity will scale upward. → Read More
How Sales Leaders Can Spend More Time Selling
Do you remember the first time you went to a hotel room that had an in-room coffee maker? I do—it was nearly 25 years ago, when I was trainer for a seminar company called CareerTrack (anyone remember them?). I didn’t even drink coffee at the time, but I made it, because it was so cool. Today, if → Read More
If I Were 22 Again: My Top Ten Thoughts
If I could turn back time, if I could find a way... -- Cher, American singer and actress. I’ve always lived a fast-track life. I graduated from high school at 16. Undergraduate at 19. MBA at 21—the youngest at that time at the University of Colorado. At the rate I was going, I should really be → Read More
Achieving Mindfulness in the Workplace
The concept of mindfulness has become a big part of the recent workplace discussion, especially in regards to its effect on work/life balance. According to Dr. Jon Zabat-Kin, regarded by many as the father of the movement, mindfulness is "paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in → Read More
4 business travel blunders and how to avoid them - Denver Business Journal
Business travel is a necessary but potentially frazzling experience. Here are four common difficulties, and how to overcome them. → Read More
4 business travel blunders and how to avoid them - The Business Journals
Business travel is a necessary but potentially frazzling experience. Here are four common difficulties, and how to overcome them. → Read More
What I would do differently if I were 33 again - South Florida Business Journal
What would you tell your 33-year-old self? What lessons can you take into the future? → Read More
Timesaving Technology Tools
With so many gadgets, applications, software and devices available to us today, it's hard to know which ones are truly timesavers, and which ones are a waste of time (technology toys versus tools). Since I'm frequently asked what the Productivity Pro recommends to save time, I wanted to share a few timesaving technology tools for you to explore: 1. Decrease keystrokes with shortkeys. ShortKeys… → Read More
5 Ways to Show Gratitude Every Single Day
This time of year everyone is expressing gratitude but this sort of mentality needs to occur all year long. → Read More
How to make sure you always have the right number of employees - Jacksonville Business Journal
Given the need to maintain your staff at a maximal level, how can you tell when things have gotten out of hand? → Read More
The only three ways to build a business - The Business Journals
There's no need to over-complicate a process that consists basically of just three steps, especially when you're still in the solopreneur phase. → Read More
How average Americans spend their time â and how you can do better - Jacksonville Business Journal
A recent study about how Americans spend their time might depress you, but Laura Stack shows you how not to be average. → Read More
5 signs of high performance to look for in job candidates - Houston Business Journal
When youâre hiring a new employee, which matters most â amazing talent or the ability to work hard? → Read More
How to make sure that overthinking doesn't kill your business - South Florida Business Journal
Overthinking a problem can downright kill you as a business leader. You must carefully consider all contingencies and possibilities, but you must take swift action to take advantage of opportunities. → Read More
How to engage employees in their jobs just like Southwest Airlines - St. Louis Business Journal
If you want to be a productive manager, consider this: What's in it for your employees? When theyâre engaged, theyâll reward you with a bigger share of their discretionary time and effort â and their collective productivity will skyrocket. → Read More
My favorite apps for business (and one for fun): Laura Stack - St. Louis Business Journal
This is part of our series on the favorite smartphone and tablet apps of business people from around the nation. → Read More
5 things to know about high performers - The Business Journals
In an article on Entrepreneur.com titled, âGetting More from Your Employees,â Ray Sullivan defines the 20-60-20 rule: The top 20 percent of employees ... → Read More
5 secrets to getting employees to change - The Business Journals
Occasionally, I run across a little business gem that really hits home. Recently I saw a notice posted near the cash register at my local convenience... → Read More
4 management tips for eliminating paranoia among employees - St. Louis Business Journal
Every team suffers from paranoia â the perception that if someone appears to know more than you, you lose power. But if you really want to embolden your team and maximize productivity, you must eliminate this fear. Here's how to do it. → Read More