It's Monday. Do you know if your teams are engaged?

One of the best ways to learn how to play guitar fast (otherwise known as "shredding") is to start slowly. Play the passage as slowly as possible, gradually speeding up until you are at maximum shredding speed.

The "go slow to go fast" approach is also practical when handling the stress of everyday life, as executive coach Joel Garfinkle notes. As in guitar playing, deliberately slowing down makes you more present in your activity, so you feel less rushed. Making that kind of space where you can think clearly and get a handle on the task at hand can help you advance your skill faster, whether you're playing guitar or leading an office meeting.

 "I cannot be clear enough: you deserve rest, both mentally and physically. Never feel bad about entirely 'switching off' to live your life, and don't wait until your vacation (though definitely schedule and take that, too)," Garfinkle reminds us.

It may be Monday, but it's never too early to slow things down and get more done.