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7 Tips to Master Your Time and Energy to Boost Business Success
As an entrepreneur, your time and energy are your most valuable assets

As an entrepreneur, your time and energy are your most valuable assets. Here’s how to master both and use them to your advantage to reach your income and impact goals with ease.
1. Use the 80/20 rule to determine what to focus on.
Also known as the Pareto Principle, this is a prediction model that states that, in general, 80% of results come from 20% of actions. Start by making a comprehensive list of what you’re currently devoting your money, time and resource to. And then, for each, right down the results.
Is the task adding to the bottom line? Is it helping to scale for the future? Is it boosting your creative flow? If anything on the list isn’t contributing meaningfully to the goals you have for your business, eliminate or reduce these tasks.
Let’s say most of your revenue comes from paid ads, but you’re also spending a small fortune on social media marketing management, and that isn’t translating to revenue. Consider going all in on lead generation through ads and drastically cutting down on social media marketing.
2. Take aligned action instead of hustling.
It’s the end of the long day. You’re exhausted, but there’s this niggling thought inside of you that you should do more, check off another thing on your endless list. So you push yourself to do this task that’s not really going to move the needle in your business, but it is going to push you closer to where no entrepreneur wants to be, burnout, especially if this behaviour is left unchecked.
Here’s what to do instead. Always check in with your energy before doing things. Do you generally feel called to do this? Will it support you and your business for the long term? Can it wait until the next day?
Then check in with your energy. Does this task excite you and make you want to keep working, or are you forcing yourself to push through because you feel like you have to?
There’s a profound difference between these energies that gets easier to notice by being intentional with tasks. Choose alignment over hustle every time for a long-term positive impact on your business and your well-being.
3. Work in a flow state.
“It is how we choose what we do, and how we approach it, that will determine whether the sum of our days adds up to a formless blur, or to something resembling a work of art.” ― Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
That means periods of deep work without any distractions. Close tabs that are irrelevant to what you’re working on. Put your phone physically away from you, either in a locked drawer if the temptation to check it is too great or in another room.
It’s all too easy to reach your phone for a mini distraction that can take you off target for minutes, if not hours. After that, it makes it even harder to get back on track. Instead, use the Pomodoro technique to master your productivity and get into flow.
Here’s how. Pick a task to work on for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break, followed by another session or two before taking a longer break of 15-30 minutes. If 25 minutes feels like too long, start with a shorter time frame and work your way to something longer.
4. Take nourishing mental and physical breaks.
That means breaks that are more than just grabbing a coffee or eating lunch. Feeling frustrated about something you’re working on? Go for a walk and let the fresh air and sunshine rejuvenate you.
Having a hard time getting into flow? Start your day with meditation.
Feeling FOMO, stuck in comparison or distracted by what others are doing? Take a social media break to recharge and get into your own energy (instead of being influenced by someone else’s).
5. Don’t multitask
“The most valuable tasks you can do each day are often the hardest and most complex. But the payoff and rewards for completing these tasks efficiently can be tremendous.”
― Brian Tracy
As the day wears on, motivation generally starts to decline, and it can be tougher to tackle more difficult tasks. Now this is phenomenon is trending as the “Scary Hour,” but make no mistake, this way of working has been recommended for years to get things done.
6. Reduce energy drains.
Finish up the project with the unaligned client that is taking up too much mental space. Stop answering texts from that friend that’s bored at work and wants to kill time by messaging you every few minutes.
Stop using too much caffeine and treats to get through the day. Instead, make sure to have a glass of water with every coffee and turn to energizing easy foods like smoothies and superfood elixirs. Also, get into a regular sleep routine. You’re playing the long game. Take care of yourself on the journey, and your success is inevitable.
7. Eliminate distractions with a For Later list.
Too often, entrepreneurs will follow one strategy and then find out about another and switch gears to follow this trend, aka shiny object syndrome. It’s hard to create momentum when your strategy is constantly changing. Commit to following through on tasks before adding more to your list.
Create a For Later list on your phone to add anything you want to look into at some point so it’s captured and doesn’t derail your current projects. This goes for collaborations, opportunities and anything else that doesn’t align with your current goals or is taking you away from what you’re working towards.
As an entrepreneur, you have control over all aspects of your life. Set yourself up for success by mastering your time and energy. Your business and your well-being will all thrive when you do.
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In workplaces around the world, there’s a growing gap between employers and employees and between superiors and their teams. It’s a common refrain: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses.”
While there are, of course, cases where management could do better, this isn’t just a “bad boss” problem. The relationship between leaders and employees is complex. Instead of assigning blame, we should explore practical solutions to build stronger, healthier workplaces where everyone thrives.
Why This Gap Exists
Every workplace needs someone to guide, supervise, and provide feedback. That’s essential for productivity and performance. But because there are usually far more employees than managers, dissatisfaction, fair or not, spreads quickly.
What if, instead of focusing on blame, we focused on building trust, empathy, and communication? This is where modern leadership and human-centered management can make a difference.
Tools and Techniques to Bridge the Gap
Here are proven strategies leaders and employees can use to foster stronger relationships and create a workplace where people actually want to stay.
1. Practice Mutual Empathy
Both managers and employees need to recognize they are ultimately on the same team. Leaders have to balance people and performance, and often face intense pressure to hit targets. Employees who understand this reality are more likely to cooperate and problem-solve collaboratively.
2. Maintain Professional Boundaries
Superiors should separate personal issues from professional decision-making. Consistency, fairness, and integrity build trust, and trust is the foundation of a motivated team.
3. Follow the Golden Rule
Treat people how you would like to be treated. This simple principle encourages compassion and respect, two qualities every effective leader must demonstrate.
4. Avoid Micromanagement
Micromanaging stifles creativity and damages morale. Great leaders see themselves as partners, not just bosses, and treat their teams as collaborators working toward a shared goal.
5. Empower Employees to Grow
Empowerment means giving employees responsibility that matches their capacity, and then trusting them to deliver. Encourage them to take calculated risks, learn from mistakes, and problem-solve independently. If something goes wrong, turn it into a learning opportunity, not a reprimand.
6. Communicate in All Directions
Communication shouldn’t just be top-down. Invite feedback, create open channels for suggestions, and genuinely listen to what your people have to say. Healthy upward communication closes gaps before they become conflicts.
7. Overcome Insecurities
Many leaders secretly fear being outshone by younger, more tech-savvy employees. Instead of resisting, embrace the chance to learn from them. Humility earns respect and helps the team innovate faster.
8. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship
True leaders grow other leaders. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and stretch opportunities so employees can develop new skills. Leadership is learned through experience, but guided experience is even more powerful.
9. Eliminate Favoritism
Avoid cliques and office politics. Decisions should be based on facts and fairness, not gossip. Objective, transparent decision-making builds credibility.
10. Recognize Efforts Promptly
Recognition often matters more than rewards. Publicly appreciate employees’ contributions and do so consistently and fairly. A timely “thank you” can be more motivating than a quarterly bonus.
11. Conduct Thoughtful Exit Interviews
When employees leave, treat it as an opportunity to learn. Keep interviews confidential and use the insights to improve management practices and culture.
12. Provide Leadership Development
Train managers to lead, not just supervise. Leadership development programs help shift mindsets from “command and control” to “coach and empower.” This transformation has a direct impact on morale and retention.
13. Adopt Soft Leadership Principles
Today’s workforce, largely millennials and Gen Z, value collaboration over hierarchy. Soft leadership focuses on partnership, mutual respect, and shared purpose, rather than rigid top-down control.
The Bigger Picture: HR’s Role
Mercer’s global research highlights five key priorities for organizations:
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Build diverse talent pipelines
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Embrace flexible work models
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Design compelling career paths
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Simplify HR processes
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Redefine the value HR brings
The challenge? Employers and employees often view these priorities differently. Bridging that perception gap is just as important as bridging the relational gap between leaders and staff.
Treat Employees Like Associates, Not Just Staff
When you treat employees like partners, they bring their best selves to work. HR leaders must develop strategies to keep talent engaged, empowered, and prepared for the future.
Organizational success starts with people, always. Build the relationship with your team first, and the results will follow.
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