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Archives for July 2018

Stay Motivated This Summer!

July 16, 2018 by IgniteHQ Leave a Comment

Stay Motivated This Summer!

Feeling distracted this time of year? Ready to hang the “Gone Fishin” sign and check out for a bit? Summer months are tough for all of us to stay focused, but many of us don’t have the leisure of vacationing all season.

We asked a few of our veteran mentors how they keep their head in the game when they’d rather be boating or watching baseball.

We hope the following tips help you stay fresh in the heat.

From Tricia Whitlock. Brand Marketing

Give yourself actual time off on vacations. If you work through them you don’t give yourself mental space to think bigger and come back swinging post-trip. Next, mix work and play, while strengthening relationships. Have a work meeting at the dog park or Braves game!  If you still lack motivation, try scaring the hell out of yourself by looking at all of the deliverables/events/to-dos you have for the Fall.

Finally, book fun winter travel plans and set goals on what you want to accomplish before you go. Better start now!

From Kevin LeClair, Entrepreneurship and Technology

I live by a book called The Energy Bus. The 10 Rules for the Ride of Your Life really helps me stay focused when I have so many other things going on. For me, #1 and #4 have been very impactful.

From Rumana Sultana. Marketing

Even when I’m busy on vacation or hosting guests, I like to check in every day for at least 30 mins to an hour (if possible). But I like to limit myself to that because if not, it can suck you in. This won’t work for everyone, but if you are someone who gets overwhelmed easily, checking in when you are busy with other things can help when you get back to your work.  You won’t have to see 300 messages in your inbox or 15 new tasks in Asana. Keeping in the know, even if it’s a bit, helps me stay motivated and know what to expect.

From Karen Jones, Public Relations

Taking real time off is imperative to mental health and productivity. In this age, it’s nearly impossible for most of us to completely unplug, but unplugging is proven to strengthen the mind. Reward yourself each day by carving out an hour for a hike, bike ride or time at the pool. Get outside in the mornings and evenings when it’s not too hot. Over the summer, the majority of people take a vacation or two. Take a vacation and be present. Leave work behind for a week. When you return you’ll feel fresh, invigorated and ready to tackle that “to-do” list.

Filed Under: Business, Coworking, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Startups

Member Profile: Intent Design Studios

July 16, 2018 by IgniteHQ Leave a Comment

Member Profile: Intent Design Studios

IgniteHQ’s newest member, Intent Design Studios is an architectural firm taking a different approach to design.

Brian Sudduth founded Intent Design Studios earlier this summer after spending years working and eventually leading a small Atlanta based firm. He says he learned a great deal over the course of his tenure, especially how to better lead other architects in drawing more optimal buildings.

“Architects are taught to draw. They are taught the elements of architecture,” Sudduth said. “In order to create a successful business, architects need to focus on thoughtfulness and intention. If we focus on doing things right the first time the details will follow.”

Intent Design Studios was born from Sudduth’s philosophy that architects need to be allowed more time for thinking and planning their design before actually producing the drawings.

Barely a month old, Intent design studios boasts a team of four and a high tech office at IgniteHQ.

The studio team has been doing work across the United States and abroad with a focus on projects featuring everyday living situations.  Sudduth and his team’s experience ranges from designing everything from student housing and retail space, to market rate apartments and assisted living facilities.

Sudduth says he joined IgniteHQ with plans to expand. He touts the flexibility, high speed internet and available conference space as top necessities for his business, but his favorite quality is the people.

“I love being at IgniteHQ,” proclaims Sudduth. “Working alongside so many different people from different backgrounds provides relief as well as an avenue to be more creative. You can really get outside your own box by talking to people with different specialties,” Sudduth added.

Filed Under: Business, Coworking, Entrepreneurship, Startups

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