Bill Gates has his own productivity bunker. It’s not buried underground or encased in granite. It’s a cabin in the woods, and it separates him from the people and technology that distract him on a daily basis. Several times a year, he retreats into his bunker for days at a time with the goal of

We remember the way our kitchen smelled on Christmas fifteen years ago. We can remember the shoes we wore in the first grade and every lyric to theme of Family Matters. So why doesn’t our memory hold up when we need it the most? That’s a question for the century and one that’s still being

So you’ve recruited, onboarded and managed your employees. Now it’s time to protect your investment. Some industries have regular employee turnover rates of 30 to 40 percent. We don’t want you to follow that trend. However, our goal isn’t to help you get to a zero percent churn rate either. It’s important to give the

If you’ve been reading The ONE Thing’s blog this month, you’ll recognize that we are dedicating the month to improving the bones of your organization. At the core of any great company are great people. That means we’re focusing on helping you get the people aspect of your organization right. You’ve dedicated time to recruiting

So you’ve hired a wealth of enterprising, talented people to work with. Now, it’s time to get going. While you may think the hard work is over once you find talent, the truth is your job is only just beginning. The trick to keeping talent is making sure you represent a company that supports, encourages,

Over half of all businesses fail within their first five years. There are a number of reasons for that happening—keeping up with a business is hard—but inevitably, experience teaches us that the success of any business is ultimately determined by the quality of the talent you have on board. The people you hire can make

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw Growing up, we all heard the saying, “It’s not what you say it’s how you say it.” And it’s true – what we say to one another goes far beyond the words we speak. Our tone, our

When you hear the word “mom” you get a clear picture in your head of what a mom is. Strong, tough and nurturing. Someone that puts your needs above their own. After all, moms do it all. And when you hear the words “working mom” this image gets kicked up a notch. They’re the backbone

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Let’s face it, you’re addicted. We all are. We’re addicted to the new way of doing things. The quicker we do things, the faster we receive information, the better. But at what cost? What do we miss out on when we opt to read a “Top 5 ____, You Won’t Believe #3!” article instead of