People don’t quit jobs – they quit bosses. You’ve probably heard this one a few times. You’ve also probably left a job or two because the manager was impossible to bear, even though the work was fulfilling, challenging and paid well. Great managers...
6 Tips for Lifting the Burden of Too Many Responsibilities
Busy is the new cool. Somewhere along the line, it became a badge of honor to have as many responsibilities as possible. Everywhere around you, there are stories of startup CEOs waking up at 4AM, having 80-hour work weeks, glorifying their struggle...
How to Avoid Rushing Through Life and Stop Being in a Constant Hurry
Despite all of the technological advancements, apps and productivity tips, it seems that we have less time every day and that we’re in constant hurry. On the other hand, data says otherwise, since people in developed countries have actually gained...
Time for Smartphone Detox – How to Stop Checking Your Phone Every Minute
Let me ask you a question – how many times have you looked at your phone today? You most likely don’t know, but you wouldn’t be too proud of the number either if you knew the truth. Even though we think we’re not addicted to our phones, we glance at...
Consume Wisely – How to Deal with Too Much Content
I know that a piece of content about too much content is kind of ironic, but hear me out. With every company out there putting out blog after blog, reading all the latest content seems like a chore. Good news for us writers, but if you’re trying to...
Over-Collaboration vs Not Enough, How to Hit the Right Balance at Work
Thanks to the technological advancements in the workplace, collaboration is now easier than ever and teams of all sizes can reap the benefits of collaboration tools, such as increased productivity and more time to do meaningful work. However, too...
I Switched from 9 to 5 Job to Flexible Working Hours. Here’s What It’s Really Like
Sitting in the office from 9 to 5 made me sick. In the mornings, I worked quite efficiently but after 2 p.m. it was all downhill. My attention would start to scatter. I would open my Facebook Newsfeed and news websites, feeling guilty about not...
Exclusive Interview with Josh Fechter on Growth, Productivity, Mental Health & Helping Others
Last week our Chanty team has visited Growth Marketing Stage conference where we’ve interviewed Josh Fechter – co-founder at BAMF media. We believe, many leaders and company founders reading our blog should find Josh’s thoughts quite...
Slack vs Basecamp – Who Is to Win?
When I first read about Basecamp I got carried away. The company behind the famous project management tool offers impressive perks to its employees – from flexible work to $5,000 for a vacation. It looks like Basecamp team is living la dolce vita...
Welcome Chanty 0.3.0 Grand Release 🎉
This fall we are taking Chanty, the world’s most popular team chat to the next level. I’m going to show you what is by far the most advanced Chanty update we’ve ever released. This is Chanty 0.3.0 –Inspired by recent Apple event On a serious note...
Asana vs Slack. Which Tool is Ahead of the Pack?
If you are wondering which tool to use – Asana or Slack – you’ve come to the right place. This article is a part of our “Team Chat Wars” series, in which we compare Slack to its rivals. Understanding the features of different communication apps...
7 Key Management Styles. How to Become the Best Boss Ever?
Let’s keep it simple. There are basically two management styles – “bossy” and “buddy”. All managers are drifting between these extremes looking for the best approach in their particular cases. For you to choose the right management style, I’d like...
