Podcast appearances and mentions of alex pang

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Doctor's Andy Norman and Lee McIntyre from the Mental Immunity Project about strengthening your mind's immunity to misinformation. Then, regular Tech Nation contributor, Dr. Alex Pang, talks about the difference between sleep and rest – and how that can make a big difference in our lives.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Columbia business professor Dr. Sandra Matz about psychological targeting and her book, “Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior”. Then, futurist Alex Pang explains what really works and what does not when it comes to productivity.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withJournalist and CEO of Global Press, Christi Hegranes, talks about her vision of what it really means to have a global press and her book, “Byline: How Local Journalists Can Improve the Global News Industry and Change the World.”  Then, Alex Pang, a regular contributor for Tech Nation and author of, ”Rest: Why You Get More Work Done, When You Work Less” tells us how a Four-Day Work Week can work, and Dr. Jim Brown, CEO of DURECT, talks about their clinical trials for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis.

I'm thrilled to be back on the airwaves after a two-month rejuvenation break! In today's episode, I'm excited to share some personal updates including: completing my master's in applied positive psychology, winning the downhill category at Singletrack Six, and my top-ten finish at Breck Epic. Plus, I'll share more about my transition to part-time racing and my move toward focusing on coaching, speaking, and writing. Whether you're chasing your own starting line or seeking a meaningful pivot in life, join me as we explore the power of authenticity and the impact of redefining success. Here's what you'll learn: - The importance of taking real breaks - Redefining success, accomplishment, and fulfillment - The power of savoring and reflecting - Challenges (and rewards) of balancing racing and parenthood - Embracing uncertainty and novelty LINKS - Turning in to Savoring - Finding Fulfillment Beyond Growth with Mario Fraioli- Mastery is a Practice, Not a Destination - The Science of Rest and Changing How We Work with Alex Pang

In deze aflevering van Zelfzorg de Podcast verkennen we hoe je meer kunt bereiken door je werkuren te verminderen en meer te focussen op rust. Ik gebruik inzichten uit het boek Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less van Alex Pang om te begrijpen hoe minder werken en bewuste rust je productiviteit en creativiteit kunnen verhogen. Wat je in deze aflevering kunt verwachten: De oorsprong van de 8-urige werkdag Waarom meer werken niet altijd beter is De impact van bewuste rust op je creativiteit Onderzoek naar optimale werkuren en productiviteit Hoe lange werkdagen je prestaties en welzijn beïnvloeden Meer afleveringen die ik het opgenomen over slaap en rust: #2 Voorbereiden op een goede nachtrust #9 Ontdek 7 vormen van rust #22 De Kracht van Rust (ps. het genoemde online programma is momenteel niet beschikbaar) #38 Hoe slaap jij? Over slaap en burn-out Heb je genoten van deze aflevering? Laat een review achter (druk op de 3 puntjes en dan op 'show beoordelen') en deel de podcast met anderen die baat kunnen hebben bij deze inzichten. Klik op 'volgen' om op de hoogte te blijven van de nieuwste afleveringen van Zelfzorg de podcast!

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Clinical Psychologist and Author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to heal from Narcissists in your life and her book, “It's Not You … Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People”. Then, regular contributor and author of, “Rest: Why You Get More Work Done, When You Work Less.”, Dr. Alex Pang,  talks about getting employers to buy into a four-day work week - it may be easier than you think.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Sam Blackman, Founder and Head of Research and Development from Day One Biopharmaceuticals talks about their innovative approach to starting a biopharma company and how it led to a newly FDA approved drug that treats the most common form of brain cancer in children. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent, talks about the rise of Robotic and Digitally-Enabled surgeries. And, Futurist and regular Tech Nation contributor, Dr. Alex Pang,  gives us a quick word on how to better manage the stress of life these days.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withWith all of these AI chatbots around, how did computers learn to write? Columbia professor Dennis Yi Tenen talks about his book, “Literary Theory for Robots … How Computers Learned to Write”.  Then, regular contributor and futurist, Alex Pang gives us insights on humans and tech, and why we are still using pen and paper. And Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, Dr. Daniel Kraft, talks about food as medicine and what today's tech can tell us about our bodies and the food we eat.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withClinical Psychologist and Author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to heal from Narcissists in your life and her book, “It's Not You … Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People”. Then, regular contributor and author of “Rest: Why You Get More Work Done, When You Work Less.” Dr. Alex Pang, talks about getting employers to buy into a four-day work week - it may be easier than you think.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withDoctors Andy Norman and Lee McIntyre from the Mental Immunity Project about strengthening your mind's immunity to misinformation. Then, regular Tech Nation contributor Dr. Alex Pang talks about the difference between sleep and rest – and how that can make a big difference in our lives.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withJournalist and CEO of Global Press, Christi Hegranes, talks about her vision of what it really means to have a global press and her book, “Byline: How Local Journalists Can Improve the Global News Industry and Change the World.”  Then, Alex Pang, a regular contributor for Tech Nation and author of, ”Rest: Why You Get More Work Done, When You Work Less” tells us how a Four-Day Work Week can work, and Dr. Jim Brown, CEO of DURECT, talks about their clinical trials for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis.

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At Big Careers, Small Children we are driving change for ambitious working parents.This #MondayMotivation bonus snippet from a previous episode shares a practical action you can implement this week to help you combine a big career with small children successfully. Advice today from Author and Researcher Alex Pang who shares practical suggestions on how you could begin implementing a 4 day working week.If you'd like to listen to Alex's conversation in full then head back to episode 32 of Big Careers, Small Children.Please note: our regular podcast episode will be released as usual on Thursday. Mentioned in this episode:Apply Now for the Leaders Plus Cross Sector FellowshipEarly bird applications for the Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship close on Saturday 30 September and the final application deadline is Sunday 29 October. Our award-winning Fellowship is a career development programme for working parents progressing senior careers who want to lead positive change. Find out more at www.leadersplus.org.uk/crosssectorfellowship

Do you want to work less and still get more done? This episode is for you! In this week's episode of the Happier at Work® podcast, my guest is Alex Pang, Director of Programs at 4 Day Week Global. We discuss the increasingly important topic of work sustainability and finding a better work-life balance. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, drawing on his background as a technology forecaster and futurist. In this episode, we delve into the detrimental effects of overworking, societal pressures, and the fear of missing out on success. Overworking and prioritising professional success over personal life has become an all-too-common issue plaguing our society. Although overworking may feel rewarding in the moment, it ultimately has detrimental effects on our long-term well-being. The fear of missing out on success and societal pressure fuel this problem, making it difficult to strike a healthy work-life balance. As we collectively seek work-life balance and sustainable work practices, let us remember that change starts with each one of us. By joining forces and finding common solutions, we can create happier and more fulfilling workplaces where everyone thrives. The main points throughout this podcast include: - the difference between perceived productivity and actual productivity, - a smarter, better approach to work that benefits both individuals and organisations - practical steps to reduce distractions, incorporate rest into the workday, and implement effective work habits - busyness does not equate to effectiveness - the importance of making time for thinking - rest and its role in developing and sharpening our physical and mental abilities - successfully implementing a 4-day workweek Connect with Alex Pang: Strategy+Rest: https://www.strategy.rest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askpang Twitter: https://twitter.com/askpang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askpang Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0FKS19I5qSlFFmkx1YGqA

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with CEO Dr. Ben Thomas and Chief Commercial Officer Dermot Tierney from Amply Discovery talks about how their novel approach to AI in drug discovery. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft, the founder and chair of NextMed Health tells us about ChatGPT and Healthcare. And Dr. Alex Pang's still relevant 2013 interview on smartphones and social media – it's "The Distraction Addiction."

Work less but get more done. Sounds like the dream, right? Seriously – less hours – better results. I don't know about you – but I'm all in – and that's exactly what we'll be discussing on this hidden gem w/ the man whose name has become synonymous w/ optimizing productivity by working less - Dr. Alex Pang. Welcome to Catalyst 360 Podcast - I'm your host, Dr. Brad Cooper of Catalyst Coaching 360 and today's guest is best-selling author of several books, including the latest hit Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and The Distraction Addiction. Dr. Pang has a Ph.D. in the history of science and his work has appeared in Scientific American, The Atlantic Monthly, American Scholar, the Los Angeles Times, as well as a variety of scholarly journals.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts we've discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst 360 Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelCatalyst 5 weekly tips here Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com

For many, working only four days a week – and enjoying a longer weekend – might sound like a pipe dream: However, some workplaces are now experimenting with just that. 61 UK companies recently piloted a four-day workweek, with above 90 per cent of them continuing the scheme after the six-month trial. What impact does a four-day workweek have on a person's productivity, mental health and physical wellbeing? And are there many drawbacks to working less? To answer this and much more, we're joined by Alex Pang, productivity researcher, author of Work Less, Do More and programme director at non-profit organisation 4 Day Week Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Pang is a writer, consultant, and public speaker who has focused on the intersection of technology, work, and leisure. He has authored three books, including "Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less," which explores the science behind the benefits of deliberate rest and provides practical advice for incorporating rest into our lives. His other books include "The Distraction Addiction," which examines the impact of digital technology on our ability to focus, and "Shorter," which presents the case for a shorter workweek and provides examples of companies and individuals who have successfully implemented shorter workweeks to improve productivity and work-life balance. Alex has also written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, Slate, and The Atlantic, and has given talks at organizations such as Google and NASA. His Books:"The Distraction Addiction: Getting the Information You Need and the Communication You Want, Without Enraging Your Family, Annoying Your Colleagues, and Destroying Your Soul" "Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less""Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less"

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Bloomberg reported that a shorter work week experiment in Iceland found that workers maintained productivity and had improved well-being. Today, Alex Pang, author of Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and Less - Here's How, about how some companies are navigating a shorter work week, while paying workers the same salaries. And later, we hear from Mike Melillo founder and CEO of the Wanderlust Group. He implemented the four day work week at his company at the start of the pandemic. How would you spend your time if you only had to work four days, instead of five? GUESTS: Alex Pang - author of books “Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less” and “Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and Less - Here's How” Mike Melillo - Founder and CEO of the Wanderlust Group Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired January 27, 2022. Our programming is made possible thanks to listeners like you. Please consider supporting this show and Connecticut Public with a donation today by visiting ctpublic.org/donate. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Pang is the global programs and research manager for 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit devoted to advancing the 4-day week. He also offers keynotes about deliberate rest through my own company, Strategy and Rest. His work has been written about in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Guardian, and other venues.

Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, author and speaker, is the global programs and research manager for 4 Day Week Global, a non-profit focused on advancing the 4-day work week. He speaks around the world about the 4-day week and the future of work, and talks about how deliberate rest makes creative careers more productive and sustainable.  Alex is the author of four books including Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less - Here's How, and Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. He received his B.A. and Ph.D. in history of science from the University of Pennsylvania. He also studied corporate planning at the Wharton School. He taught history of science at Williams College, UC Berkeley and UC Davis and also worked for several years as the managing editor of Encyclopedia Britannica. He launched his company Strategy and Rest after working as a senior consultant at Institute for the Future and Strategic Business Insights in Silicon Valley. In this week's podcast, Alex and Sonya talk about the benefits of rest, the future of work, and more. Key Takeaways:   Why we overwork and don't rest What is deliberate rest? Default mode network and mind wandering The power of naps Intellect and athletics The 4 ways to rest Power of routine for creativity How many hours should we work?  

Alex Pang is the global programs and research manager for 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit devoted to advancing the 4-day week. He also offers keynotes about deliberate rest through my own company, Strategy and Rest. His work has been written about in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Guardian, and other venues.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Harvard economics professors Edward Glaeser and David Cutler about “Survival of the City … Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation.” Then Dr. Alex Pang's advice about our work life from his 2016 book, “Rest … Why You Get More Done When You Work Less” is even more relevant now. And Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Dr Daniel Kraft talks to us about something unprecedented … our teeth!

Overwork and burnout – so prevalent in today's society that over 60% of employees around the globe suffer from workplace stress, creating billions of additional health costs annually. By re-examining how we work and reducing the number of working hours each week, we can greatly reduce this additional stress and financial burden. Dr. Alex Pang is the Global Programs and Research Manager for 4 Day Week Global, a non-profit community advocating the 4-day work week, and the Founder of the Silicon Valley-based consulting company Strategy and Rest. Alex has written books that illustrate how individuals and organizations can integrate rest, creativity, and focus. His latest book is "Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less–Here's How." In today's episode, Cory and Alex talk about the idea of restructuring our overwork and burnout work culture into working fewer hours with more focus and discipline. Alex describes how the future of work can be better if we implement one extra day to rest and recharge. As one of the leading voices in reducing working hours, Alex is optimistic that we can create a future where people can spend more time with family and friends, do healthy activities, discover new hobbies, and ultimately make the world a better place.   ⭐ SPONSORED BY: Saybrook University   -- --

We want kids to be the best version of themselves, meaning that we often push them to their limits. We stack on extracurriculars to buff up their college apps, add in SAT classes, and sign them up for private lessons to make sure they're the best flute player in the orchestra. Kids only have so much time to make the most of themselves, so they should spend every last moment studying, practicing, and bettering themselves…right?But what happens when kids suddenly find themselves burnt out? What if with a crazy schedule, they're not able to focus on their homework or pull out the sheet music as enthusiastically as they did before? Even though we have the best intentions, we can sometimes push our teens (and ourselves) too far past what's healthy–and create not only exhaustion, but a lack of productivity, creativity, and imagination.That's why, in today's episode, we're talking about the importance of doing nothing! We're joined by Alex Pang, author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. Alex is the owner of the consulting company Strategy and Rest, which works with companies and individuals to create maximum productivity with shorter workdays! He's a visiting scholar at Stanford, and the author of three other books about productivity and cognition.In this week's episode, we talk all about the importance of taking restful breaks, and the psychological benefits of doing nothing! Plus how teens can benefit from non-work activities like sports, napping, and even playing video games!

Bloomberg reported that a shorter work week experiment in Iceland found that workers maintained productivity and had improved well-being. Today, Alex Pang, author of Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and Less - Here's How, about how some companies are navigating a shorter work week, while paying workers the same salaries. And later, we hear from Mike Melillo founder and CEO of the Wanderlust Group. He implemented the four day work week at his company at the start of the pandemic. How would you spend your time if you only had to work four days, instead of five? GUESTS: Alex Pang - author of books “Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less” and “Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and Less - Here's How” Mike Melillo - Founder and CEO of the Wanderlust Group Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired January 27, 2022. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Redleaf is an Emmy Award winning artist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Caveday, the world's most focused community. Their research-backed method is used by workers and companies in over 40 countries to do better work in less time with fewer distractions. In this episode we dive into philosophical and practical advice on how setting the right conditions for flow is essential - and how working 'in a cave' with other people can achieve many of the things we need. We discuss: The importance of minimalism at work The power of rituals for shifting mindset How to achieve flow, and what athletes can teach us about it Building deep connections via zoom, whilst avoiding zoom fatigue ...and Jeremy's thoughts on Future of Work (spoiler: if you are living it, you're not going back) Jeremy speaks and writes about the future of work for sites including Fast Company and Thrive Global. As a facilitator, he helps founders, teams, and companies improve their relationship to work. You can find more about Jeremy at: https://www.caveday.org/ Freedom Premium Users can register for a free Cave through our Perks page: https://freedom.to/perks This episode is part of our mini-series on the Future of Work. Listen to episodes with Chase Warrington, Alex Pang, Rebecca Seal, Shamsi Iqbal and Charlie Warzel to hear more. Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

The 4 day work week has become a thing over the last few months with many companies trialing it for the first time.The benefits are real with 78% of employees with 4 day work weeks are happier and less stressed. But will it last? Join us as we explain how Yac adopted a 4 day work week + share research and tips from Alex Soojung-Kim Pang (4 day week expert, author of SHORTER, REST, and THE DISTRACTION ADDICTION, and Founder of Strategy & Rest)Remote Voices Cast:Justin MitchellCEO YacTwitterLinkedinCharles KergaravatHead of Growth YacTwitterLinkedinDr Alex Soojung-Kim PangAuthor of Shorter, Rest, and The Distraction AddictionTwitterLinkedin

Since the start of the pandemic, the global take-up of the four-day work week has accelerated. We first looked into the pros and cons of the four-day work week back in 2020 when it was very much in its early days in Australia. Since then, more companies and industries in Australia and around the world have adopted the four-day work week. We get the latest on what is and isn't working in this global workplace experiment and what we can learn from the early adopters.   Guests: Andrew Barnes – Founder, Perpetual Guardian and 4 Day Week Global Alex Pang – Founder, Strategy and Rest Nikki Beaumont - Founder and CEO, Beaumont People Kath Blackham – Founder and CEO, Versa Sasha D'Arcy – Four-day-week employee at Inventium

This week we are in conversation with Charlie Warzel. Charlie writes the newsletter, Galaxy Brain for The Atlantic, where he is a Contributing Writer. Before that he was a writer-at-large for the New York Times Opinion page, and a senior technology writer at BuzzFeed News. Most recently, he has co-authored Out of Office - with his partner Anne Helen Peterson. The book combines groundbreaking reporting and the couple's own experiences after they made the decision to leave their desk jobs in New York City for Montana. They describe how workers and employers across America, and around the world, are finding new ways of working that make people happier and more productive, and make companies more profitable. Today we'll be discussing: - what's broken with how we currently work, - how flexibility has historically benefited organisations, not employees - why Gen Z are looking for a new relationship with work - how to rethink our relationship with the office - and new ways of working for the future You can order the book, Out of Office, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673782/out-of-office-by-charlie-warzel-and-anne-helen-petersen/ This episode is part of our mini-series on the Future of Work. Listen to episodes with Chase Warrington, Alex Pang, Rebecca Seal and Shamsi Iqbal to hear more. Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

This week we welcome Rebecca Seal. Rebecca is an author, journalist and occasional TV presenter. Her book, SOLO: How To Work Alone (And Not Lose Your Mind) was mostly written in 2019, before the pandemic, but became a bestseller when it was published in 2020. It has now been translated into multiple languages and is available worldwide. In this episode we dive into philosophical and practical advice on how to work 'solo'. We cover: - Why passion for your work can be a problem - How meaning can be found in all forms of work and life - The money trap - How to work solo but never alone - Resilience for solo workers - How to fuel your body for work Rebecca is the host of the Solo Collective podcast, a series of conversations about how to cope with solitary working. She is also an award-winning food and drink writer, and has written 10 cookbooks, most recently LEON Happy Guts, a cookbook about good gut health. She lives in London with her husband, a photographer, and her two daughters. You can find more about Rebecca at: https://www.rebeccaseal.co.uk/ Tune in for the 3rd season of the Solo Collective Podcast (from mid-March): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-solo-collective/id1555707166 Or read her articles for the Guardian at: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebeccaseal In this episode she mentions work by Ashley Whillans, Annie Auerbach and Bruce Daisley. This episode is part of our mini-series on the Future of Work. Listen to episodes with Chase Warrington, Alex Pang and Shamsi Iqbal to hear more. Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

This week we welcome Dr. Shamsi Iqbal. A Principal Researcher in the Modern Work Transformation Org in Microsoft, Shamsi is on the frontline of research, investigating productivity, attention and the future of work. Most recently her work has focused on redefining productivity in the new future of work, introducing novel ways of being productive through leveraging micromoments, and balancing productivity and well-being in interaction design to empower individuals and help organizations thrive. In this episode we explore the future of work with Shamsi, through the eyes of a productivity research. We discuss: - Micromoments - The Triple Peaks of Productivity - Where AI does (and doesn't belong) - Technology for Hybrid Work - The Role of Technology in the Future of Work Shamsi's research has been covered in the New York Times, MIT Tech Review among others, and also featured in the King 5 News (NBC affiliate in the Seattle area). Shamsi has served on many organizing and program committees for Human-Computer Interaction conferences, is currently serving as an ACM TOCHI Associate Editor, was a guest Editor for IEEE Pervasive Special Issue on Future of Work and was the General Co-chair for UIST 2020. She is one of the co-authors of the document Microsoft released on the Future of Remote Work in 2021. Shamsi received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and received a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2001. Find Shamsi's work at: The New Future of Work - Microsoft Research [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/] - a wealth of information on remote and hybrid work based on research conducted by Microsoft researchers on topics such as personal productivity and wellbeing, hybrid meetings, thriving organizations and so on. Shamsi Iqbal at Microsoft Research - [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/people/shamsi/] Or read: The Rise of the Triple Peak Day [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/triple-peak-day] The Ways We Disconnect [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/ways-we-disconnect-work-life-balance] How to Focus in the Always-on Economy [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/always-on-economy-focus] This episode is part of our mini-series on the Future of Work. Listen to episodes with Chase Warrington, Alex Pang and forthcoming with Rebecca Seal to hear more. Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

Rest is underrated in our modern world. We need it more than ever. I've been inspired by the book 'Rest' by Alex Pang. However it's important to understand why and the importance of balancing it with work. We're not designed to rest 24/7. Peaceful Sunday Thoughts email for you (intended to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee) - https://sunny-painter-2539.ck.page Become Unstuck in 30 Days eBook Course - https://lawrencemcl.gumroad.com/l/JSZyK 5 Simple Steps to Improve Yourself and Your Life Free eBook - https://lawrencemcl.gumroad.com/l/uIpgy

This week we welcome Alex Pang, advocate of the 4-day workweek. Alex has spent two decades studying people, technology, and the worlds they make. A Silicon Valley-based futurist and consultant, he is also the best-selling author of Shorter: Work better, smarter and shorter - here's how, Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, and The Distraction Addiction. A growing number of businesses are shortening their working week to address problems with low productivity, poor mental health, and unequal working opportunities. Workers are still paid the same salary for a four-day week and the results are revolutionary. In this episode we explore this movement with Alex, and discuss: Why companies are moving to a 'shorter' week How working less increases creativity, productivity and reduces burn-out What culture changes are needed to move to a 4DWW How a shorter working week fits with the future of work Alex, runs a consultancy company, strategy.rest, where he has worked with governments and Fortune 500 companies; spoken at venues ranging from CIA headquarters to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre to the Googleplex; and held academic positions at Stanford and Oxford universities. You can find Alex: At his business, Strategy.Rest: https://www.strategy.rest/?page_id=8650 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askpang/ Or @askpang on Twitter and Instagram This episode is part of our new mini-series on the Future of Work. Listen to episodes with Chase Warrington and forthcoming with Rebecca Seal and Shamsi Iqbal to hear more. Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

Work can really suck. And for lots of us, burnout has been feeling especially terrible. Could the four-day workweek be the key to fixing our jobs? We speak to Dr. Alex Pang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Harvard economics professors Edward Glaeser and David Cutler about “Survival of the City … Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation.” Then Dr. Alex Pang's advice about our work life from his 2016 book, “Rest … Why You Get More Done When You Work Less” is even more relevant now. And Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Dr Daniel Kraft talks to us about something unprecedented … our teeth!

We haven't spent much energy discussing money on POTC, yet richness in all its forms is a dominant force in our modern well-being. Not surprisingly, richness serves many functions. At its best, wealth-growing can be incredibly rewarding and lend itself to an enriched quality of life. But there's another side to wealth. Striving for richness can hook you into an unsustainable cycle of overwork, unfulfilled desire, stagnation, and even persistent unhappiness. Shannon Hayes, Ph.D., author of Redefining Rich, is a sustainable farmer, entrepreneur, cafe owner, and the Chef and CEO of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, LLC. She has spent her career researching (and growing her own) sustainable wealth. In this episode of POTC, Shannon and Yael discuss the importance of balancing your practical and psychological desires and relationship with wealth. Listen in today to learn how to redefine rich for yourself. Listen and Learn: Yael and Diana dig into the research behind dimensions of psychological wealth and predictors of happinessHow the work of Alex Pang impacted Shannon's philosophical stanceFlexible ways to approach wealth in order to foster sustainability both personally and globallyShannon explains Money Paradox and why it's integral in redefining richness for yourselfYael's expert application of ACT to getting “unhooked” from unhelpful, traditional views of wealthThe strategic balance of meeting both your practical and psychological needs that leads to a deeply enriched lifeHow Shannon uses napping, rest, and boundaries to enrich her quality of life and grow sustainable wealthPractical advice for saying “no” (even when feelings of guilt show up!)The role of diversification in defining and redefining wealth and in supporting ongoing richness throughout your life Resources: Buy Shannon's book, Redefining Rich: Achieving True Wealth with Small Business, Side Hustles, and Smart Living!Listen, rate, review, and subscribe to Shannon's podcast, The Heart of Sap Bush Hollow.Check out Shannon's weekly essays on her blog, and support her research by visiting her Patreon.Read the research behind becoming Psychologically Rich.Antifragile, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Rest, by Alex PangThe Power of a Positive No, by William UryAttend Diana's Values-Rich Living Retreat and her free online summit (coming up October 15th) where you'll learn how to go from striving to thriving! Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych.Check out Debbie, Diana, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!  About Shannon Hayes: Shannon Hayes is a sustainable farmer, entrepreneur, cafe owner, and the Chef and CEO of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, LLC. She holds a Ph.D. in sustainable agriculture and community development from Cornell University and a bachelor's in creative writing from Binghamton University. Shannon is the host of The Heart of Sap Bush Hollow podcast and the author of several books. Her work is frequently used in college classrooms and has been featured on national television as well as in the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Brain, Child magazine, U.S. News and World Report, the Atlantic, National Public Radio, Grit magazine, YES! magazine, Elle magazine, JUNO magazine, and many national newspapers across the globe. Shannon also speaks nationally, teaching about sustainable business and inspiring rural and urban families alike to live creative lives in harmony with community and planet. Learn more about Shannon by visiting her website, http://theradicalhomemaker.net, and make sure to buy her latest book, Redefining Rich!  Related Episodes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Design Thinking has become a religion.This is the story of how a philosophical idea was turned into a product with a worldwide following in the hands of a business genius.https://designdisciplin.com/the-story-of-design-thinking# Related Books, Links, and Resources- Change by Design by Tim Brown: https://geni.us/change-by-design- Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley: https://geni.us/creative-confidence- Creative Engineering by John E. Arnold: https://geni.us/creative-engineering- David Kelley: From Design to Design Thinking by Maria Camacho: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405872616300065- Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://geni.us/good-to-great-dd- Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari: https://geni.us/homo-deus-dd- Ideo's David Kelley on “Design Thinking”: https://www.fastcompany.com/1139331/ideos-david-kelley-design-thinking- Interview with David Kelley by Alex Pang: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/SUL/sites/mac/primary/interviews/kelley/trans.html- Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton: https://geni.us/religion-for-atheists- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari: https://geni.us/sapiens-dd- The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley: https://geni.us/art-of-innovation- The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley: https://geni.us/ten-faces- The Roots of IDEO's Design Thinking Process by Dexter Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/roots-ideos-design-thinking-process-dexter-francis/# Connect with Design Disciplin- Website: http://designdisciplin.com​- Podcast: http://podcast.designdisciplin.com​- Instagram: https://instagram.com/designdisciplin/​- Twitter: https://twitter.com/designdisciplin/​- YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtXM3JdnERaNOiFKaHZJL_w- Bookstore: http://designdisciplin.com​/bookstore# Episode Bookmarks00:00 Intro01:06 The Philosophy of Design Thinking03:50 The Process of Design Thinking07:00 The Product: Design Thinking10:55 Productization14:27 The Religion of Design Thinking

"Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine -- what's wrong with you?" While we are struggling to do our normal work, home-school our kids, and cook during a crisis, it's inappropriate to pressure ourselves to also engage in creative work, but we look here at some historical figures working in quarantine, including Isaac Newton, Edvard Munch, Giovanni Boccaccio, and Thomas Nashe. We read Boccaccio's description of the plague, and consider Nashe's satirical writing and his involvement with Shakespeare. We also propose an ill-informed opinion about the authenticity of Shakespeare' work. Finally, we look at some artistic endeavors underway today, and read Jessica Salfia's poem "The First Lines of Emails I've Received While Quarantining." An inspirational episode.The episode about productivity with Alex Pang that we reference:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguide/episodes/2020-03-26T05_00_00-07_00The Getty Museum project we reference:https://blogs.getty.edu/iris/getty-artworks-recreated-with-household-items-by-creative-geniuses-the-world-over/The CoronaMaison project we reference:http://coronamaison.fun/Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/Follow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideThe host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity.2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time.3) When you should and shouldn't multitask.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep562 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Pang is the founder of Strategy and Rest, a consultancy devoted to helping companies and individuals harness the power of rest to shorten workdays, while staying focused and productive. He is the author of 4 books and have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Guardian, the Financial Times, and the New Yorker. Pang is also an international speaker and has led workshops across the globe on the future of work and how deliberate rest makes creative careers more productive and sustainable. He received his B.A. and Ph.D in History of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.• Alex's book: Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less— Here's How• Alex's book: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less• Alex's website: www.Strategy.rest• Alex's Instagram: @askpang• Alex's Twitter: @askpang— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: Scrivener• Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport• Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi• Past episode: 466: How to Get Home Earlier by Automating (Some of) Your Work with Wade Foster— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Futurist and expert on productivity and rest, Alex Pang, talks about the challenge of remote work, organizing your day, how to facilitate your most creative moments, and how to be productive even when you're not working! Also, how the pandemic might be disruptive in a good way, forcing us to rethink unhelpful beliefs and creating opportunity to make work better. A positive and profound episode.Alex's website:http://www.strategy.rest/Alex's latest book "Shorter," a recommended read (Amazon is not shipping books til April, but Powells can ship it. Support your independent booksellers!)https://www.powells.com/book/-9781541730717Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/Follow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideThe host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Futurist and author Alex Pang joins us to talk about his new book "Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less - Here's How" and his discoveries about companies that have implemented four-day work weeks or six-hour work days. Fabulous insights into productivity, creativity, flexibility, retention, and families. The book launches today and is highly recommended.About the book:https://www.amazon.com/Shorter-Work-Better-Smarter-Heres/dp/1541730712/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=shorter+alex+pang&qid=1583794950&s=books&sr=1-1About the guest:http://www.askpang.com/Follow the guest on Twitter:@askpangContact the host:https://www.discreetguide.com/Follow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuide

Alex Pang, Ph.D., is the author of three books, including Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less and The Distraction Addiction. He has a Ph.D. in the history of science from the University of Pennsylvania. His work has appeared in Scientific American, The Atlantic Monthly, American Scholar, the Los Angeles Times, and many scholarly journals.