by Mark Struczewski | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
Complaining shouldn’t be on your calendar. Seriously. I watch people transition from Tigger to Eeyore, and suddenly everything feels heavy. Eeyore’s voice in your head sounds like: “It’s never gonna work out. Never gonna get another job. Never...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
This morning I had a meaningful conversation with a fellow leader. He was frustrated because some of his best people—talented, smart, always-reliable employees—had seen their efficiency and focus take a noticeable dip. His default response? Bring them into his office...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog
Years ago, Kristie came to me. And to say she was overwhelmed would be putting it gently. She was a CPA, CFO, and COO of a local organization. She was caring for her special needs adult sister. And she had a creative passion burning inside her — designing handmade...
by Mark Struczewski | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog
If your brain won’t stop running scenarios at 2 AM, you’re likely not problem-solving anymore. At some point, the brain stops looking for insight and starts looking for guarantees. That’s where overthinking takes over. It starts with the best of...
by Mark Struczewski | Jun 19, 2026 | Blog
When’s the last time you didn’t have your phone in your hand? When’s the last time your phone wasn’t within arm’s reach? Can you remember? Can you think? I know. I’m with you. We use our technology so much that it’s always...
by Mark Struczewski | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
I did something radical recently. I didn’t buy a new phone. I didn’t download a productivity app. I didn’t join a digital detox retreat. I just changed the settings on the phone I already had. And the results surprised even me. Less stress. Less...
by Mark Struczewski | Jun 5, 2026 | Blog
Let’s be honest: You’re tired. Maybe it’s the 3 PM crash. Maybe it’s the feeling of dragging yourself through the evening. Maybe it’s the exhaustion that hits you before you even start your day. The common assumption? “I’m...
by Mark Struczewski | May 29, 2026 | Blog
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Or rather, the badge count. You know the one. That little red number next to your email icon. Two digits. Three digits. Maybe even more. If you are getting so much email that you can’t process it in a timely...
by Mark Struczewski | May 22, 2026 | Blog
Early in my career, I made a mistake I see so many of my clients make today. I thought productivity was about more. More apps. More tactics. More strategies. More systems. I would stand in front of audiences and talk about every new tool I’d discovered....
by Mark Struczewski | May 15, 2026 | Blog
I get asked this question constantly: “Mark, what is your number one productivity tip? If you could only give me one piece of advice to change my life, what would it be?” I have a lot of strategies. I have a lot of wisdom. I could talk about time-blocking,...