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The future of work is asynchronous—and these companies are leading the way
Imagine you’re a typical worker in 1914, the tail end of the Industrial Revolution that standardized the 9-to-5 we know today. You work at a car factory on an assembly line (which Henry Ford introduced just a year prior). As the car moves along the conveyor belt, your one and only job is to attach the wheels and await the next car.
4 ways to manage your energy and have a balanced, productive workday
If you were a marathon runner, you would train by starting small. You would set goals for yourself, but know your limits and never push beyond them in case of injury or burnout. You would know when to slow down, rest, and recover, and when to pick up speed. You would run in intervals based on the peaks and dips of your energy. You would listen to your mind, body, and spirit. If your energy faltered, you would back off and slow to a walk or stop completely to stretch, take breaks, and refuel. You would know how to manage your energy efficiently.
Could a shorter workweek be in your future?
The idea is gaining momentum across the globe. See how it might affect you.
Why your team should invest time in workflow documentation
If someone on your team took an extended leave of absence, would you be able to replicate their processes and achieve the same results while they’re gone?
The surprising, science-backed value of boredom at work
Why an “anti-power hour” just might lead to your team’s next breakthrough.
Sharing is caring: introducing email reports & command sharing
Fresh off the heels of some awesome Butler updates, we’re coming back at you with two new automation features that are going to make you look like the ultimate productivity team player: emails reports and command sharing.
Boost your leadership skills with the Feynman technique
Have you ever wanted to become an expert in something but didn’t know the right approach? Or perhaps you’ve got an exam coming up and you need to make sure you’re crystal clear on the content? Being able to understand concepts and communicate them clearly is essential, no matter what you’re doing. As a leader, it’s important to be able to grow and share knowledge with those around you.
How Trello can help you make a career change
Did you know the average person changes their career more than 5 times during their lifetime?
5 types of meetings that should always be async (and 5 that shouldn’t)
Well, that meeting could’ve been an email.
Signs of a toxic work culture—and how to correct them
If you look at teams that are happy, engaged, and doing their best work, they typically have one thing in common—they work in a healthy and supportive work environment.
How to leverage the 7 types of rest to be your happiest, most productive self
When you hear the term “get some rest,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, it has something to do with sleep.
6 things to look for when choosing an online collaboration tool
Your team manages to get work across the finish line—but you’ll admit that the process feels more like a frantic sprint than a well-practiced relay race.
Productivity styles and why they matter for you and your team
You could call me a productivity junkie. I’ve read countless books on the topic, hired a business coach to revamp my systems—I even write about productivity for a living. But like every junkie, many of the things I’ve tried have left me feeling burned out.
How planning your week using Trello can save you hours of work
There are two things that always seem to stand true in a professional career: time is scarce and the workload is abundant.
5 ways to successfully ditch the digital distractions
Picture this: Your to-do list rolling its imaginary eyes as you scroll through social media, refreshing Instagram one more time just in case someone updated their story in the last two seconds.