89% of employees waste at least part of their time working every day. And what might be even more shocking, an employee can spend as much as 30 hours per week checking emails. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to challenges that people face trying to spend their time more productively. And when you consider how challenging utilizing each minute you have can be, these struggles are not surprising. Finding time management techniques that work for you can be a hass...| David Henzel
A brand is only as strong as the customers behind it. Companies like Apple or Nike have achieved their success largely because they were able to get millions of people to believe in their core ideas and make the brand a part of who they are. But building this type of connection isn’t easy. And it can’t be done by treating your audience as just customers who should be bombarded with marketing messages. Instead, you must seek to create a community around your brand, where people will active...| David Henzel
The majority of the success you can achieve in your professional career won’t happen by accident. It also won’t be a result of dumb luck or circumstances. Instead, you will probably find that the professional situation you’re in will be largely a result of your decisions over the years. But unfortunately, many professionals fail to take a structured approach to planning out their careers, relying on intuition and circumstances. And that doesn’t always get them where they truly wante...| David Henzel
The benefits of in-person meetings are hard to ignore. The truth is they make it easier to communicate, are much more personal, and help people remain more engaged and retain more information. But as most businesses have found out during the pandemic, face-to-face meetings will not always be a possibility. With the pandemic forcing companies to switch to remote work, they had to learn to embrace virtual meetings, which has actually offered a few surprising advantages of its own. However, ...| David Henzel
According to a survey of key executives, business coaching can provide an ROI of $6 for every dollar spent. Some of the key areas of improvement were a boost in productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational strengths, just to name a few. But despite that, many entrepreneurs and business leaders are still hesitant about hiring a business coach to help them grow and reach their goals. Whether it’s lack of time, fear of high costs, or even uncertainty of how to find the right coach, man...| David Henzel
Having direction is one of the key ingredients to success in life. But while most people understand it, only 14% of people actually have a plan in mind that they follow. And unsurprisingly, that 14% is up to ten times more successful than the vast majority of people that don’t set goals and try to accomplish them. But at the same time, setting just any goals isn’t very practical as well. You can spend years working towards something only to realize that it doesn’t align with who you...| David Henzel
Inadequate training and disengagement costs American companies as much as $500 billion every year. And a big part of the issue is a general lack of understanding of how to effectively plan and execute employee development. Providing employees with opportunities to progress and become better is not just crucial for the company itself but also is an essential part of creating a positive and motivated business culture. Unfortunately, company leaders are busy and pressured to achieve results, w...| David Henzel
Being proactive is an integral part of running a business. Whether you’re an employee, a CEO, or anyone in between, being proactive is one of those traits that’s seen as essential to success and one of the company’s key assets. And the truth is, proactive behavior does usually live up to its reputation, especially when comparing proactive vs. reactive behavior. You’ll find many examples of ways that being proactive can transform a business, and some of the most successful people in bu...| David Henzel
If you feel like you could be spending your time more effectively, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of the average workday is spent on low-value or unproductive activities, which leaves only 20% for truly meaningful tasks. But while most people understand the importance of becoming more productive, finding an approach that works in each situation is difficult. After all, each person has their own unique challenges, priorities, and time availability, so how can you address all that and still be...| David Henzel
70% of employees in the U.S. are unhappy because of negative management. So, while most leaders like to believe that they inspire their teams and instill a positive workplace culture, statistics prove that it's not the case in most situations. And one of the most common issues with leadership in many companies is the lack| David Henzel - Your Virtual Change Agent