by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I lead seminars at companies and conferences. When not quarantined, that is. I love public speaking and miss it greatly right now. One of my most popular seminars is Project Management for Regular Folks. I’ve been teaching that course since 2016 because I...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When I retire, I’m going to take up fly fishing… When the kids are grown and flown, I’ll start that new hobby… When things calm down a bit, I’ll clean out that closet… While I’m stuck in quarantine, I’ll improve my life, my business, my home, my relationships, my…....
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
You may have noticed something. I’m blogging more frequently now. For the past several years, I have sent you a productivity tip every other Tuesday. Now, I can’t let a week pass by without reaching out to you. It’s part of how I am dealing with this...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When I was doing research for the first edition of my book, Reduce Interruptions…you don’t have to be a victim, working from home was relatively rare. A 2014 article in the Harvard Business Review touted a meaningful increase in productivity among call center...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When work or life feels like it is falling apart, it is challenging for me to stay positive. But staying positive is important to me! So, I started a gratitude practice. As part of an annual goal setting exercise several years ago, I created a “Good Things”...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In the past two months, I have done some wonderfully brave things. I picked myself up, dusted off my chaps, straightened my hat, and got back on the horse. I have also felt lethargy, anxiety, and rejection. However, I am being creative and strategic in...