Productive Leaders
Back to School, Back to Work: Resetting for Success After Summer By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow I hope you did something fun this summer! Did you go on a vacation? See family and friends? Enjoy...
Why Daily Habits Keep You on Track (Even When You’re Tired and Unmotivated) By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert Most days, I love my work. I wake up excited to tackle the day, connect with clients, and make progress on my projects. But every now and...
When Independence Changes: Preparing for Life’s Hardest Transitions By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert This week, my brother and I moved my 93-year-old mother into an assisted living community. The logistics were tough but manageable. Day 1 was...
Lead Yourself First: How Personal Leadership & Feedback Unlock True Happiness By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert We often think of leadership as something we do for others—guiding teams, influencing outcomes, or managing performance. But the most...
Why Great Leaders Say “I Don’t Know” By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert In leadership, there is a powerful distinction between not knowing and pretending to know. One builds respect and propels growth. The other builds walls and erodes credibility....
The Power of Macro Habits: How Big Picture Behaviors Build Long-Term Success By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow Micro habits are the tiny gears that keep your day moving forward. But macro habits are the...
Beyond the Basics: Better Ways to Communicate with Clients (Even When You Think You're Already Doing It Well) By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow We have all heard it: “Communication is key.” And if you are...
What Personal Relationships Taught Me About Better Leadership and Being Happier By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Perpetual Learner As some of you know, I got married again (to the man I fell in love with when I was 19 years old) just a year...
The Power of Micro Habits: How Small Changes Drive Big Success in the Workplace Success and happiness at work comes from small, consistent habits. This is where micro habits can make a difference. Micro habits can create lasting improvements in focus, efficiency, and...