Being a leader is not easy. Where deadlines loom, goals beckon, and to-do lists never seem to shrink, it's easy to overlook the simple but transformative act of having one-on-one meetings with your team members. However, these regular, focused conversations can be the secret sauce that elevates your team's performance, engagement, and satisfaction.

It can be frustrating to work with someone who, when you ask for help, continually reminds you that “it not my job.” What can you do as a co-worker or as a leader to effectively work with those who aren’t necessarily team players and that only do the bare minimum.

It seems like there is never a shortage of things to do. And a lot of the time, your endless to-do list is full of good things that you want to do. The challenge is that a bulging task list can mean that you are spread too thin, and quality often suffers as quantity takes precedence.

Being disorganized and having a cluttered workspace can have a number of negative effects on your productivity, focus, image, and even safety.

Perfectionism is often viewed as a positive trait that pushes you to strive for excellence. However, when taken to the extreme, it can cause procrastination in a number of ways.