How to (Actually) Get Things Done

Good intentions alone won’t help you achieve your long-term objectives - or even get you through your daily to-do list.

Here's a simple approach to goal-setting that can make the difference between success and failure.

How-ToEllie HearneJuly 31, 2017how to, productivity, professionalism, project management

Business is Personal: Reflections on Emotions at Work

In leaders, there is healthy emotion and there is detrimental emotion. But there is always going to be emotion in the office.

Pencil or Ink's Marketing Assistant Jared Chambers reflects on feelings and behavior at work.

"A Must for Any Team": How to Run an Impactful Offsite

A good offsite meeting leads to a happier, more productive team. They get to know one other better in the process and emerge more bought into the company or team vision. Problems are solved, bonds are strengthened, and culture is solidified and improved.

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne weighs in on how to make your offsite lead to lasting, positive change - without sacrificing your bottom line or the importance of having some fun.

Leadership, How-ToEllie HearneJuly 25, 2017how to, leadership, leadership coaching, facilitation

Bridging the Age Gap: Working With Millennials Needn't Be Intimidating

There will always be lazy people. There will always be driven people. Getting in touch with the millennial generation is not about motivating an alien race. It's like leading anyone else that you’ve led throughout your entire career.