Are we prepared for what the future of work holds? According to a recent McKinsey report, that answer will depend on our ability to adapt to a hybrid workforce. The report, which analyzed more than ...

Be honest with yourself—when a meeting invite pops into your inbox, do you have a visceral reaction? Do you groan inside and start immediately thinking of excuses to get out of it? Or do you get ...

This year my fitness business, like many others, experienced turnover and changes in key leadership roles. All these changes brought in new energy and fresh perspectives, but also a sharp decline in ...

You’re so excited about the event, there’s no need to prepare for the meeting, right? Well, not quite. While it’s easy to go on autopilot when it comes to meetings, there’s a great benefit in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Maura Thomas helps busy people achieve more of what’s most important. A recent study conducted by Microsoft put some disappointing ...

Let’s face it: Leading a virtual meeting is no easy task. You need to plan carefully to overcome challenges such as awkward silences, technical glitches, and participants who multitask. Start by ...

Virtual meetings aren’t too bad at the start of the day, but when they keep racking up throughout the day, it can make things difficult for employees. Mental fog, mental fatigue, and lack of ...

Energy giant ConocoPhillips Co. during the past two years has saved more than $2 million through improved meeting contract negotiations and an initiative to increase efficiency by clearly defining the ...

Whether you are a business leader, manager, or frontline employee, sooner or later you will have to meet with someone who you would prefer to avoid. While the definition of a “difficult” co-worker ...