Laura Stack

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE, aka The Productivity Pro®, gives speeches and seminars on sales and leadership productivity. For over 25 years, she’s worked with Fortune 1000 clients to reduce inefficiencies, execute more quickly, improve output, and increase profitability. Laura is the author of seven books, including Doing the Right Things Right: How the Effective Executive Spends Time.

Nobody Is Indispensable, Or Why You Really Need Succession Planning

Laura StackSeptember 11, 2015

Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. “The graveyards are full of indispensable … Read more

The 15 Characteristics of a Highly Productive Team

Laura StackSeptember 10, 2015

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer, … Read more

Tips for Building Trust With the Members of Your Team

Laura StackSeptember 8, 2015

“A relationship without trust is like a cell phone without service. All you can do is play games.“ – Origin unknown Business is supposed to be … Read more

The 5 Critical Things That A Good Manager Never, Ever Delegates

Laura StackAugust 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. “Surround yourself with the best people … Read more

Here’s How You Should Deal With Toxic Teammates

Laura StackAugust 24, 2015

“If you can’t get rid of a toxic team member, isolate them.” – Dan Rockwell, blogger at Leadership Freak Few things kill productivity faster than a toxic … Read more

The 3 Ways That Co-Workers Waste Everyone Else’s Time

Laura StackAugust 12, 2015

“Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, … Read more

The Five Secrets of High-Performance Teams

Laura StackAugust 4, 2015

“When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.” — Joe Paterno, longtime Penn State football coach … Read more

Taking Initiative: It’s the Sign of a Healthy, and Highly Engaged, Workforce

Laura StackJuly 29, 2015

“When you believe in what you’re doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference.” — Sam Dash, American law professor and chief … Read more

How to Increase Productivity — Even When You’re Not Leading the Team

Laura StackJuly 21, 2015

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”—Zig Ziglar, American motivational … Read more

Playing by the Rules: How You Can Help Resolve Team Conflicts

Laura StackJuly 15, 2015

“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.“ — Albert Einstein With rare exceptions, first-time … Read more