Jacob Schnee

Anyone who's seen the legendary film Glengarry Glen Ross recognizes it instantly as a symbol for the most hardcore of Type A,...

Here's a tip for all the harried creatives and project managers out there. One question we regularly face is: what is the best way to use...

Seth said it. The Pinging he calls it. As if it were a Stephen King! So much meaning in so few words. "Dang, that guy's brilliant," I...

We began time tracking at work last week. What an enlightening exercise. This might quickly become the most influential thing I've done...

Saying "no" is essential. Especially if you work on a team. People will want your time. People will ask for your time. If you want to get...

It's simple mathematics when you get down to it. Join me for a quick thought experiment if you would: Say you do 1.5 days' worth of work...

Work is shifting rapidly. There's a "restructuring" afoot. Yes, that's right, the dreaded "R" word. Like quicksand, teams are losing...

Life doesn't give us a lot of breaks. (Of course, we can control lots of that by making our own luck. Did you know, incidently, that made...

It would be this: Give yourself some time in the morning. Some time to yourself. Some time where it's quiet. Or alternatively, time where...

Have you ever tried getting somewhere without using Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps navigation? (This is really directed at my...

With some exceptions, your best ideas come to you spontaneously. When you're least expecting them. When you're not expecting them at all,...

And finally, we arrive at our final A. Last, and decidedly not least, we have our friend: Acceleration You know those dreams you have...

Welcome back one and all to this, the sixth of the 7 A's of Content Marketing. You've earned and kept your readers' attention. You've...

Welcome back my dears, let's review the tape. You've built the rapport. You've proven your genuine desire to help, plus your ability to...

Welcome back everyone. Before we jump into the next A of Content Marketing, let's review what we've learned. We've gotten our readers'...

Welcome back y'all, now that we're building a relationship, it's about time we talked about the next A: Audience Know your audience. Any...

It’s where prayer comes in for some people. It’s where mantras come in for others. It’s the basis of transcendental meditation. I could...

Devise a plan and simplify. This is especially important if you tend to mire yourself in analysis paralysis, a trait I have shared with...

If you’re not used to being seen, it can be scary. Maybe you're introverted. Maybe you've always just been a little shy. Maybe you've had...

It’s in your hands, fellow employees. The company store doesn't exist anymore. The company store is your own now. Maybe that’s why "the...