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Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This Flashback Friday episode brings that conversation back, but with a twist—we start with an update from Charlie on what he's been up to since then.Charlie is someone who has spent years helping people make meaningful progress, and since our last chat, he's been busy launching Momentum, an app designed to reduce productivity friction, and shifting his Productive Flourishing platform over to Substack. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, exploring what's changed in the way he approaches work, productivity, and team habits.Key Discussion Points What's new with Charlie since Start Finishing—from launching an app to shifting his content to Substack. How Momentum helps people with chunking and sequencing work without unnecessary friction. Why project management in teams requires a different approach than solo work. The evolution from Start Finishing to Team Habits—and why team productivity is a whole new challenge. The struggle of balancing efficiency with real productivity, especially in hybrid work environments. Why mastery comes from finishing projects, not just starting them. How leaders need to redefine productivity outputs before demanding return-to-office mandates. Charlie and I have been in this space for a long time, and it's always refreshing to catch up and exchange ideas. Whether you're new to his work or have followed Productive Flourishing for years, this episode has plenty of takeaways on making progress that actually matters. (Originally released September 2019)Links Worth Exploring Connect With Charlie/Productive Flourishing: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn The Book We Discussed This Time: Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results The Book We Discussed Last Time: Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done Another Productive Conversation With Charlie: Watch On My YouTube Channel Related Conversation: Episode 127: A Focus on Flourishing with Charlie Gilkey Related Blog Post: How To Find Your Way Forward (And Finish) Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This Flashback Friday episode brings that conversation back, but with a twist—we start with an update from Charlie on what he's been up to since then. Charlie is someone who has spent years helping people make meaningful progress, and since our last chat, he's been busy launching Momentum, an app designed to reduce productivity friction, and shifting his Productive Flourishing platform over to Substack. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, exploring what's changed in the way he approaches work, productivity, and team habits. Key Discussion Points What's new with Charlie since Start Finishing—from launching an app to shifting his content to Substack. How Momentum helps people with chunking and sequencing work without unnecessary friction. Why project management in teams requires a different approach than solo work. The evolution from Start Finishing to Team Habits—and why team productivity is a whole new challenge. The struggle of balancing efficiency with real productivity, especially in hybrid work environments. Why mastery comes from finishing projects, not just starting them. How leaders need to redefine productivity outputs before demanding return-to-office mandates. Charlie and I have been in this space for a long time, and it's always refreshing to catch up and exchange ideas. Whether you're new to his work or have followed Productive Flourishing for years, this episode has plenty of takeaways on making progress that actually matters. (Originally released September 2019) Links Worth Exploring Connect With Charlie/Productive Flourishing: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn The Book We Discussed This Time: Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results The Book We Discussed Last Time: Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done Another Productive Conversation With Charlie: Watch On My YouTube Channel Related Conversation: Episode 127: A Focus on Flourishing with Charlie Gilkey Related Blog Post: How To Find Your Way Forward (And Finish) Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marc Kramer, host of the award winning The Best Business Minds, interviews Charlie Gilkey author of "Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results
Are you constantly feeling tired, unfocused, and out of sync? Discover the hidden power of your body's inner clock in this fascinating discussion with Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms. Explore how modern lifestyles disrupt our innate circadian rhythms that govern sleep, metabolism, cognitive performance and more. Learn practical strategies to realign your circadian clock through light exposure, meal timing, and consistency. Unlock better health, productivity and overall well-being by living in harmony with your body's natural rhythms.You can find Lynne at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about syncing up with natural rhythms to get more of the right things done.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“It's The Dark Matter Of Business” Join me and my guest Charlie Gilkey (charliegilkey.com), CEO of Productive Flourishing (productiveflourishing.com). Charlie has advised hundreds of teams, from Fortune 100 companies to tiny nonprofits and is the author of the critically acclaimed Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done and his current book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. We explore the concept of Compassionate Capitalism and its implications for team dynamics and performance – especially the role of team habits in achieving extraordinary results. Summary In this conversation, Blaine Bartlett and Charlie Gilkey explore the concept of compassionate capitalism and its implications for team dynamics and performance. They discuss the importance of understanding the "soul of business" as a living organism, the role of team habits in achieving extraordinary results, and the significance of belonging and communication within teams. The dialogue emphasizes the need for explicit communication of goals and conditions of satisfaction, as well as the challenges of maintaining excellence in a comfortable environment. Ultimately, they highlight the distinction between groups and teams, advocating for a culture of interdependence and shared commitment to improvement. Takeaways Compassionate Capitalism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all business actions. Teams are a collection of relationships that require conscious effort to maintain. Team habits can either reinforce bad practices or promote positive change. Belonging within a team enhances performance and problem-solving capabilities. Conditions of satisfaction must be articulated to ensure team alignment. Making the obvious explicit helps avoid misunderstandings and misalignments. Cordial hypocrisy can hinder performance; teams must prioritize excellence over comfort. High-performing teams distinguish themselves through shared commitment and accountability. Interdependence is crucial for effective teamwork and achieving goals. Leadership should focus on the "why" rather than the "how" to empower teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 22 of season 2, we sit down with Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, a professional training and coaching company/community dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve their best work. Charlie is an author, executive coach, and workplace consultant known for his expertise in organizational development, change management, and leadership strategies. In this episode, Charlie unpacks essential team habits that can transform how teams operate, from addressing common workplace challenges, like the "broken printer problem," to fostering better communication and alignment. He introduces powerful concepts such as the "air sandwich" and explains how to identify and overcome cultural debt that holds teams back from success. Charlie also shares insights from his books Start Finishing and Team Habits, detailing how to build strong, cohesive teams that thrive on purpose and productivity. With practical examples and actionable advice, Charlie emphasizes the importance of retrospectives, proactive problem-solving, and creating a culture where every team member contributes to continuous improvement. He challenges the notion that only managers can instigate change and highlights the potential of non-managers to drive team success. Tune in to discover Charlie's frameworks for improving team habits, developing sustainable work practices, and creating an environment where teams can excel. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and team members looking to foster a culture of growth, innovation, and resilience! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:11] Military to executive coach [07:12] Have ever heard of an “air sandwich”? [11:56] The “broken printer problem” [17:42] Prioritizing “Quadrant 2 time” for teams [23:33] Importance of regular retrospectives [29:24] How to identify meeting inefficiencies [34:41] Team habits that empower every member [38:25] Your team is stronger than you give them credit for
We're re-airing an episode with one of my favorite guests - Charlie Gilkey! Charlie offers valuable insights that apply to anyone looking to get more done, whether you're a business owner or simply navigating the demands of everyday life. Who doesn't want to be more productive? Am I right? As a sought-after advisor and speaker, Charlie shares his wisdom on overcoming overwhelm and overload, why we tend to neglect self-care, and practical time-blocking strategies to boost productivity. Listen in as we revisit our conversation on the behaviors that sabotage productivity, how to handle those “WTF” moments, and the importance of staying present. You'll hear: Combatting overwhelm by looking at your ‘overload' (5:04) Time blocking and how it can be used to help us be more productive (6:02) Illuminating “invisible tasks”, such as turning off the lights or cleaning up after your family (9:05) Why self-care is typically last on our to-do list and the first to get pushed off (12:55) Courage, boundaries, and discipline; how they relate to each other (21:59) Resources: ✨ Get coached on the podcast for free – apply here! Charlie's website Time Blocking Resources and Scheduler Andrea on Charlie's Podcast, Productive Flourishing Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading! MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/638 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you tired of productivity advice that lacks humanity and fails to account for life's inevitable ups and downs? In this thought-provoking episode, author Kendra Adachi offers a compassionate reframe on time management with her book The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. Ditch the constant striving for mastery and embrace Kendra's "PLAN" approach - grounded in self-awareness, small adjustments, and recognizing the good that exists in the present moment. Discover a more sustainable path to getting things done while staying true to who you are.You can find Kendra at: Website | Instagram | The Lazy Genius podcast | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about finishing what matters.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special anniversary episode, Charlie Gilkey and Maghan Haggerty reflect on the five-year milestone of Start Finishing, diving deep into its impact on their lives, the lives of their community, and Productive Flourishing's evolution over the past 17 years. They explore how doing your best work transforms you as an individual and creates ripple effects for leaders and their entire teams.Topics We Explored:* The deeper paradox of productivity: Why do we often end up putting off the things we really want to do in life to some later date? (When that means we may not ever start, let alone finish, those projects.) * The origins of Start Finishing as a book, and the driving force behind it, namely to argue for doing the work that matters and treating one's "best work" as priority — and what that changes in how we approach meaningful projects.* All the ways in which personal and team success are interconnected, and how Charlie's third book Team Habits built on the foundations of Start Finishing.* The multitude of “best work” stories we've heard from people around the world who, as a result of finding Start Finishing, have finished the projects that matter.* Embracing life and work simultaneously by living and working with purpose, and finding joy in the process. * Charlie's vision for the future of "Productive Flourishing", inviting people to embrace the "get to" mindset (“getting to” do the work we've dreamed of doing.) Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:CHARLIE'S BOOKS* Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done * The Start Finishing Field Guide* Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results * The Small Business Life Cycle BLOG POSTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Yet Another Blog on Time Management?!* Stand Tall, Creative Giants* The Air Sandwich: Why Your Big Picture and Day-to-Day Reality Don't Link Up* A Frog a Day Keeps Your Anchors Aweigh* Success Often Comes When You're Not Searching for ItOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Finite and Infinite Games by James P Carse * Give to Grow by Mo Bunnell (Episode 254)* Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert* PF Productivity CoachingIf this podcast episode — and PF in your inbox in general — benefit you, consider how much you might flourish with access to the full archive of writing, monthly coaching calls & e-courses with a paid subscription.Thanks for Listening!We'd love to hear your stories of what you've started and finished thanks to Start Finishing. Share your best work moments with us!Subscribe to the Productive Flourishing Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. Plus, if this episode resonated with you, leave a review to help others find the show.Episode Timestamps[0:00] Re-introduction to the podcast and the 5-year anniversary of Start Finishing.[2:15] Maghan discusses her personal journey with "Productive Flourishing" and the impact of Start Finishing on her life, work, and career. [7:48] Charlie shares the origins of Start Finishing and how it connects to Productive Flourishing's broader mission.[15:30] The importance of “best work” and why focusing on it and keeping it a priority leads to our thriving. [20:58] The transition from Start Finishing to Team Habits and how personal and team success intertwine.[32:46] Further reflection on how Productive Flourishing has evolved over 17 years and what's next.[40:30] Maghan shares some Start Finishing reader stories about the power of finishing our most meaningful projects.[47:20] Charlie and Maghan dive into ideas about thriving in both work and life, by following a sense of purpose in both. Coming Soon: Limited, Signed Start FinishingTo celebrate the 5th anniversary, Charlie's gone into the vault and found a small number of first edition hardcovers of Start Finishing he'll sign (and personalize, with whatever message you'd like) and make available for sale.If you're interested in getting your own hands on this piece of PF history, or giving a one-of-a-kind gift to that person you know could benefit from Start Finishing, hit the button to sign up, and you'll be the first to know when we have these available for sale. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe
Topics We Explored:* Mo Bunnell's new book Give to Grow and why it makes sense to focus on relationships and a giving mindset as the foundation for long-term business success.* How to define business development and distinguish it from pure sales, as well as the importance of strategic helpfulness in developing a business or career. * The logic behind providing value upfront through small projects or advice to build trust and increase the likelihood of future business and engagement.* Strategies for making effective recommendations and managing client expectations, including the use of social proof and escalating commitments.Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:* Mo Bunnell: Website | Podcast* Give to Grow Supplemental Materials: Downloadable resources, including the Give to Grow Team Launch Guide, top lead generation methods worksheet, meeting prep questions, research citations, and an exclusive secret chapter.* Find Your Business Flow: PF's new cohort program to help entrepreneurs focus on (among other things) growth — building relationships, scaling your business, and winning the work that matters.Perspectives like those in this episode can help you grow your business. By upgrading to a paid subscription, you gain access to exclusive content, monthly coaching calls & e-courses.About Mo Bunnell:Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills and creating a growth-oriented culture. He's the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG) and the author of The Snowball System. BIG has trained tens of thousands of professionals at hundreds of organizations. Mo lives in Atlanta, Georgia.Thanks for Listening!Subscribe to Productive Flourishing on Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes delivered straight to your preferred mobile device. This is the perfect option for listening to the show in the car, on the subway, or while you're working out. Plus, you won't have to fuss with figuring out how you're going to listen.Episode Timestamps[0:01:46] Charlie Gilkey introduces Mo Bunnell and discusses why he's excited about the Give to Grow book.[0:05:02] Discussion of the broader definition of business development and how it differs from sales.[0:07:34] Mo Bunnell explains the importance of balancing altruistic and economic success in business.[0:11:41] Importance of selling the problem and the solution, not just the expertise.[0:13:26] Discussion of the differences between the skills needed for "doing the work" versus "winning the work".[0:18:30] Explanation of the concept of "certainty" versus "possibility" in business development.[0:22:05] Explanation of the "give to grow" strategy and providing value upfront to build trust.[0:26:52] Discussion of how to make effective recommendations and manage client expectations.[0:31:14] Advice on naming programs and offerings to focus on outcomes, not just processes.[0:35:47] Importance of providing options and allowing clients to choose.[0:41:44] Addressing the challenge of transitioning from free to paid content. [0:47:59] Practical tips for committing to and testing new business development strategies.[0:52:54] Discussion of the importance of casting possibility and helping clients see their best version.[1:06:51] Final thoughts on the emotion and inspiration of winning the work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe
Ever feel like you're thriving one minute, then scrambling the next? Laura Mae Martin, author of Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing, shares a fresh, holistic approach centered on syncing your priorities, patterns and boundaries. You'll learn counterintuitive strategies to align your intention with your action, optimizing when, where and how you tackle different tasks. You'll discover how small tweaks to your routines and environments can create distraction-free zones for deep, focused work while prioritizing self-care. You can find Laura at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about finishing the right things.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Understanding the power of team habits and how they can drive Team success is essential in today's fast-paced business landscape. Optimizing team performance is crucial for seasoned leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. That's why we delve into the latest trends, strategies, and real-world examples to help you create a thriving and collaborative team culture. From fostering open communication to cultivating a growth mindset, we uncover practical insights that empower you to unlock the full potential of your team. By focusing on common goals and developing effective habits, you can lead your team towards success and achieve remarkable results. Listen to this episode that speaks with an expert about Team Habits and how to create a Team Habit roadmap for your team.
Janet and Isaiah talk about EA Sports FC 25 based on Janet's Hands-Off Preview. Then they go back and forth, drafting games, to make up their most anticipated games of 2024 list (GAMES). Next Janet and Isaiah talk about reading Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey, a self-help book that has Janet finally taking on Inbox 0 and focussing on writing for Pen to Pixels while Isaiah gets back into Bullet Journaling and (maybe finally) putting that glass case on his 3D Printer (NOT GAMES).Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
You might have gone to summer camp as a kid. If you loved it, you likely have wonderful memories of making new friends, being in nature, staying in cabins with bunkmates, doing crafts, swimming at the lake (pool, pond, river), singing around the campfire and maybe even showing off a special skill of yours at the talent show. There was a bit of anxious excitement wondering what it would be like, who you'd meet and what would unfold. No matter what age you are, chances are your inner child and full blown adult still crave simple pleasures and real old fashion fun! Today's episode is an uplifting panel discussion about our need for connection, playfulness, making meaningful memories and new friends. It's about how a summer camp for adults called "Camp in Your Heart '' can offer you a refuge for mind, body and soul this September when we take over a YMCA camp for a few days and have a blast. I am joined by co-founders Torey Ivanic, Heidi Klauber and Shannon Simmons who share it's origin story, why camp matters to them and why you would be most welcome to join us. They discuss the camp's various workshops, transformative experiences, and the power of in-person, real life connections and time well spent in today's digital age. Stay tuned as we explore the magic and impact of "Campus in Your Heart" and the unique and empowering experiences it offers to its attendees. Your Main Takeaways: 1. The power of in-person connection: This conversation emphasizes the profound impact of real-life interactions and forming deeper connections with others, especially in the context of the epidemic of loneliness the world is facing. 2.Create a supportive and compassionate environment: The camp is an inclusive space where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences can come together to explore, play, create, be nourished, breathe, be still, find supportive community, meet new friends, bring your whole self and nurture your soul. 3. Come get what you need. You belong and are welcome. Find out more about Camp Is in Your Heart or reserve your spot now www.campisinyourheart.com Connect with CIIYH here: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/campisinyourheart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIIYH If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like these from fellow Camp Glper's: Jonathan Fields, Marsha Shandur, Laura Pena, Leisa Petersen, Rachel Gogos, Jeff Harry, Angie Cole, Paul Sockett, Cris Sgrott, Karen Wright, Jeffrey Davis, Charlie Gilkey, Cynthia Morris, Julia Gilmor, Dave Conley, Evan La Ruffa, Jen Louden, Cheryl Rickman, Aj Leon, Kerra Bolton, Episode #20: Alisa Barry: Curating a Beautiful Life Episode #31: Candita Clayton: The Prosperous Artist Paradigm Episode #73: Brian Lima: Listen with Your Eyes MORE ABOUT CAMP IS IN YOUR HEART: September 28 – October 1, 2024 Deckers, Colorado If you're seeking personal growth, deeper self-awareness, and a more fulfilling life — Camp is in Your Heart has been created for you.
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Charlie Gilkey, author of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. They discuss how small, often overlooked habits shape team culture and performance. The conversation explores practical approaches for enhancing team dynamics, instilling a sense of belonging, improving decision-making, and addressing everyday 'broken printers' in both professional and familial settings. Charlie shares personal insights from his military upbringing and passion for team-based success, emphasizing that effective change and leadership start at the local team level. This is a practical and engaging discussion that will help you lead your team to the next level of success. Sound Bites "Time in, erodes awareness of." "Be the teammate you want your teammates to be." "Belonging is a macro word that includes feeling appreciated at work, feeling like your contributions and perspective matter, that you have moral and functional trust." "We do it because it's the right thing and because this is how we want to be together and, oh by the way, it has these amazing other benefits." "I would rather over-index on caring." "So many families have a daily 'broken printer' that's called the 'getting to school runaround'." "None of us show up at work and opt-in to the CC thread from hell." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Start of Interview 05:36 The Broken Printer Metaphor 08:43 How We Encourage the CC Thread from Hell 12:21 Team Dynamics 14:56 What If You're Not a Senior Leader? 19:27 Number One Rule of Being a Great Teammate 21:18 Building Belonging Habits 30:14 The Importance of Small Gestures 38:34 Applying Team Habits to Families 44:48 Wrap-up 45:24 Andy Comments After the Interview 50:17 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Charlie and his books at ProductiveFlourishing.com. Contact Charlie to learn how to buy a box of books for you and your team. If you'd like more on this subject, check out: Episode 366 with Michael Timms about his book on accountability Episode 252 with Marcus Buckingham about the episode we discuss in this interview, and Episode 342 with Krister Ungerbock, who uses the term TalkSHIFTS instead of habits. Though the terminology is different, the ideas are complimentary. Project Management Courses I would love to help you and your team level up your ability to lead and deliver. Join us for an upcoming project management masterclass! They are instructor-led, super engaging, and fine-tuned to help you and your team more confidently lead and deliver. Learn more at courses.i-leadonline.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Laughing Children Full Version by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Today, I'm joined by Charlie Gilkey, an we're talking about Enhancing Team Performance. Charlie is a U.S. Army veteran, business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His latest book is called Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. In this book, Charlie identifies team habits that can improve team performance and transform your work life. I'm excited to have him on the show and to learn more about establishing the right Team Habits and Enhancing Team Performance. Show resources: betterteamhabits.com Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Book productiveflourishing.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling stuck and can't break free? Neuropsychotherapist and author Britt Frank shares science-based insights on getting unstuck. Learn what underlies stuckness, how to reframe procrastination, collaborate with your inner parts, and move forward with self-compassion. Britt offers eye-opening new perspectives on relationships, play, possibility and more. Discover her powerful tools from The Getting Unstuck Workbook: Practical Tools for Overcoming Fear and Doubt - and Moving Forward with Your Life to overcome fear, doubt, and shame and start making real change. If you've ever felt trapped in life, this episode will give you a breakthrough understanding and practical way to get unstuck.You can find Britt at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about finishing projects that matter.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Understanding the power of team habits and how they can drive Team success is essential in today's fast-paced business landscape. Optimizing team performance is crucial for seasoned leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. That's why we delve into the latest trends, strategies, and real-world examples to help you create a thriving and collaborative team culture. From fostering open communication to cultivating a growth mindset, we uncover practical insights that empower you to unlock the full potential of your team. By focusing on common goals and developing effective habits, you can lead your team towards success and achieve remarkable results. Listen to this episode that speaks with an expert about Team Habits and how to create a Team Habit roadmap for your team.
Understanding the power of team habits and how they can drive Team success is essential in today's fast-paced business landscape. Optimizing team performance is crucial for seasoned leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. That's why we delve into the latest trends, strategies, and real-world examples to help you create a thriving and collaborative team culture. From fostering open communication to cultivating a growth mindset, we uncover practical insights that empower you to unlock the full potential of your team. By focusing on common goals and developing effective habits, you can lead your team towards success and achieve remarkable results. Listen to this episode that speaks with an expert about Team Habits and how to create a Team Habit roadmap for your team.
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!You are all in for a treat today! Some conversations are great, and then there's this one! We are so excited to have Charlie Gilkey on the program today. Never heard of Charlie, well buckle up, you're gonna wanna take some notes!We're talking about teams, and the team habits will transform your work life! Consider this pearl of wisdom..."You cannot have a high-performing team without high belonging." I know! It's that kind of thinking that is going to transform your work teams. Come along for the ride, won't you?Charlie is a business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. He is also the author of the new book Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:18 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:09 - Titles1:34 - Kickoff 4:18 - Charlie Gilkey Interview56:57 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliegilkey/Website: https://www.betterteamhabits.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Struggling to focus and finish what matters most? Learn how to build momentum and transform your identity from idea generator to accomplished doer on this episode with Charlie Gilkey, author of Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done. Discover why we fail to be productive, then rewire your brain, schedule, and actions to see beyond distractions. Implement "focus blocks" during peak energy times. Make conscious choices to displace low-value activities. Finish a small number of important projects to unlock a compounding effect on your confidence and career. Embrace your natural rhythms and limitations to contribute your gifts, then fully engage your relationships. This conversation provides an operating system to focus your limited time on what's essential.You can find Charlie at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Brad Feld about focusing in what really matters in life or what he calls picking your 2% and putting everything up against it.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When things get extra busy and I start to feel the overwhelm kick in, I thrash around, lose the thread, and then…I always turn to my momentum planner and Charlie Gilkey. A friend, productivity expert, former military strategist and compassionate mentor to the disorganized who crave feeling productive and want to get stuff done but in a way that feels sane and realistic. He's my go to when I need to re-center the externals in my life. I have really been feeling caught in the swirl lately. So many things and plans changed after meeting the Grandmother's that I got a bit lost in it all. It was time to sort myself out and create a schedule for the next 90 days. Stress less and enjoy more. Since I was listening to this episode from my 2021 Inspired to Life Summit with Charlie today anyway to help myself, I figured I'd offer it up here again to you, as a rerun, in case you also could use a little reorienting of your life. Enjoy this insightful and practical conversation about how to manage the challenges of today's productivity, navigate all the personal growth options, and reclaim your personal power to feel sane, sovereign and productive. You'll discover: 1. It's okay to prioritize your well-being. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, identifying your needs, and managing your time effectively to prioritize your personal well-being and fulfillment. 2. It's all about creating a successful support network. Understand the roles of mavens, connectors, and salespeople, and learn how to ask for and receive help without feeling indebted. 3. Let's redefine what productivity and success mean to us. Challenge the traditional notions of productivity, embrace the art of letting go, and find meaningful choices that align with your personal aspirations and values. Thank you so much for tuning in. Be sure to join me next time for more inspiring conversations and valuable insights on The Robyn Ivy Podcast! Connect with Charlie Gilkey: Website:: https://www.productiveflourishing.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like: Episode #96: Grandmother Flordemayo:Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living Episode #55: Jerry Colonna: Leading with Kindness Episode #79: Susannah Conway: Creating Joy MORE ABOUT CHARLIE GILKEY Charlie Gilkey has advised hundreds of teams, from Fortune 100 companies to tiny nonprofits, through Productive Flourishing, the coaching and training company he founded. Charlie is the author of the critically acclaimed Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done and his current book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. He is also a former Army logistics officer and a near-PhD in Philosophy. Charlie lives in Portland, OR.
Charlie Gilkey is a business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His new book is Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Resources mentioned in this podcast: Charlies's Company - Productive Flourishing - https://www.productiveflourishing.com Team Habits Book - https://www.betterteamhabits.comHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.
Charlie Gilkey is the CEO of Productive Flourishing, a bestselling author, advisor, podcaster, and speaker. His latest book is Team Habits. Learn more at betterteamhabits.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Becoming successful is not rocket science; it is not complicated. It requires consistency, hard work, and showing up regularly. 2. Improving team dynamics can lead to a significant overall performance boost compared to expecting someone to work significantly harder or more intelligent. 3. Enhancing teamwork within this small group can improve 80% of your work. While you may not solve every issue, making things better collectively is a valuable achievement. Visit and learn more about how to Create better team habits and the habits that create a better team - Better Team Habits Sponsors HubSpot With the HubSpot for Startups program, you can save 30-90 percent on a platform that scales right along with you! To see if you're eligible to join the HubSpot for Startups program and take your growth to the next level, visit HubSpot.com/startups Field of Greens Just one scoop a day and you'll be getting in loads of fruits, veggies, herbs and spices all at once. Visit FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code FIRE for 15 percent off your first order AND free rush shipping
Charlie Gilkey is the CEO of Productive Flourishing, a bestselling author, advisor, podcaster, and speaker. His latest book is Team Habits. Learn more at betterteamhabits.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Becoming successful is not rocket science; it is not complicated. It requires consistency, hard work, and showing up regularly. 2. Improving team dynamics can lead to a significant overall performance boost compared to expecting someone to work significantly harder or more intelligent. 3. Enhancing teamwork within this small group can improve 80% of your work. While you may not solve every issue, making things better collectively is a valuable achievement. Visit and learn more about how to Create better team habits and the habits that create a better team - Better Team Habits Sponsors HubSpot With the HubSpot for Startups program, you can save 30-90 percent on a platform that scales right along with you! To see if you're eligible to join the HubSpot for Startups program and take your growth to the next level, visit HubSpot.com/startups Field of Greens Just one scoop a day and you'll be getting in loads of fruits, veggies, herbs and spices all at once. Visit FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code FIRE for 15 percent off your first order AND free rush shipping
Charlie Gilkey is a 'teams' guy. After 20 years of fieldwork incorporating systems thinking, strategy, execution, leadership and organizational development, his experience includes leading 200+ soldiers in the U.S. Army and 14 years consulting leaders in various industries. As challenging as leading and working in teams can be, few things are as rewarding as seeing your team come together and do a great job. He believes every team, everywhere, has the potential to be that kind of team, and that is precisely what his new book 'Team Habits' and this session are about. When we make working in teams better, we make work better, which means we make people's lives better. LINKS Charlie Gilkey Productive Flourishing website https://www.productiveflourishing.com/ The Mojo Sessions website www.themojosessions.com The Mojo Sessions on Patreon www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions Full transcripts of the show (plus time codes) are available on Patreon. The Mojo Sessions on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions Gary on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle Gary on Twitter www.twitter.com/GaryBertwistle The Mojo Sessions on Instagram www.instagram.com/themojosessions If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Happy listening! © 2024 Gary Bertwistle. All Rights Reserved.
In episode 92 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Patton McDowell explore the multi-generational nonprofit workforce, discussing the unique hurdles and opportunities that come with each stage of a non-profit career—from emerging leaders grappling with gaining practical experience to mid-career professionals encountering a plateau, and up to executive directors feeling isolated at the top. They underscore the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and the benefits of strategic personal planning. Show highlights: Generational Workforce Challenges Generational Workforce Challenges - [00:07:00] Discussion on the challenges faced by different generations in the nonprofit sector. Opportunity and Experience for Emerging Leaders - [00:08:05] Patton talks about the emerging leader generation facing the issue of opportunity and joy market entry difficulties Mid-Career Plateau - [00:19:25] Patton introduces the idea of a "mid-career plateau" and how to overcome it. Non-Traditional Career Paths - [00:22:00] Carol discusses lateral moves and specialization as alternatives to traditional progression. Executive Leadership Loneliness - [00:24:22] Patton discusses the isolation felt by those in executive leadership roles. Co-Executive Director Model - [00:29:00] Carol asks Patton about shared leadership roles and his views on them. Predictable Turnover - [00:33:00] Carol reflects on predictable turnover and proactive recruitment approaches. Organizational Exchanges - [00:39:10] Patton and Carol discuss the benefits of organizational exchanges and site visits. Personal Retreat for Leaders - [00:42:20] Patton recommends nonprofit leaders take personal retreats for strategic planning and Carol speaks on her own practice of personal strategic planning. Guest Bio: Patton is the Founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in leadership development, fundraising, and strategic planning for nonprofits. He led fundraising efforts at two universities after starting his career at Special Olympics International. He's a Master Trainer for AFP Global, hosts the podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and authored a best-selling book of the same name. He holds a bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill, an MBA from Queens University of Charlotte, and a Doctorate from the University of Southern California. Patton currently serves as an Executive in Residence at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University. Important Links and Resources: Patton McDowell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattonmcdowell/ PMA Nonprofit https://www.pmanonprofit.com/ Charlie Gilkey - https://www.productiveflourishing.com/ Be in Touch! ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting
Have you ever started the new year feeling unstoppable, only to hit February and realize your plans need a major refresh? I've been there too. The ambitious goals we set in January can seem so achievable in the moment. But life has a way of asserting itself. Unexpected challenges arise. Priorities shift. New opportunities emerge. The question is: what do you do when you find yourself at this crossroads? Do you rigidly cling to outdated plans and force failure? Or do you have the courage to tear up the blueprint and start again aligned with your new reality? My guest today, Charlie Gilkey, is intimately familiar with this entrepreneurial rite of passage. In our conversation, Charlie shares his wisdom on what to do when you realize it's time to reconsider your goals. With insight gained from years of experience, he reveals how to take stock of where you actually are right now, not where you hoped to be, and create an updated plan aligned with that reality. With Charlie's guidance, you'll learn how to rework your plans while honoring the past and creating space for the emergence of new possibilities. SPARKED BRAINTRUST ADVISOR: Charlie Gilkey | Website Charlie Gilkey has advised hundreds of teams, from Fortune 100 companies to tiny nonprofits, through Productive Flourishing, the coaching and training company he founded. Charlie is the author of the critically acclaimed Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done. His latest book is Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. YOUR HOST: Jonathan Fields Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He's also the creator of an unusual tool that's helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED. More on Sparketypes at: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The Website Find a Certified Sparketype Advisor: CSA Directory Coaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. This powerful training and certification is designed to help you: Deliver more outstanding service while helping your clients and/or team members live a more-fulfilling life, and craft a more purpose-led, meaningful, and alive career path. Better understand how to powerfully motivate and inspire employees or teams to perform at the highest levels, so that they generate exceptional results and do more of what makes them come alive. AND… get there much faster with next-gen tools that do what no others can. Learn more HERE. Next Training starts March 2024 Presented by LinkedIn.
What do you do when you lose your biggest client? If you haven't already, listen to part one for some answers—264: What to Do When You Lose Your Biggest Client— and save these links for a rainy day :) The next time you're going through something challenging in your business, remember: you are not alone! I hope you find comfort through the voices of some of my dearest friends, former podcast guests, and favorite Heart-Based Business owners who are speaking from experience about how they've handled situations just like this. If you want the full scoop on what founding BFF member Leanne Hughes calls “business reality TV” on how I have been handling losing my biggest favorite client, I encourage you to check out the full series of posts at Rolling in D
What do you do when you lose your biggest client? That was my Spotify search query for podcast episodes on this topic in the summer of 2023. It came up empty—there was not a single podcast episode on this topic. Of course not. Who wants to admit out loud and in their archives that they've lost their biggest client? In the past, I probably wouldn't have fessed up to this either. Except for the fact that now it's what I wish I could see, read, and hear. Today's compilation episode is here to fix that! If you've been reading Rolling in D
Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today! We all have teams. We all have team habits. In this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue, I sat down with Charlie Gilkey, the expert in team habits! Charlie is the author of the book Team Habits and he's here to help us understand how truly impactful good internal and external team habits can be. Don't let the simplicity of team habits fool you into thinking that you don't need to prioritize it. Charlie's showing us how to lean into interpersonal power and co-agency and work better together going forward. Topics We Cover in This Episode: The difference between individual habits and team habits The three dimensions of power at work The 8 different types of team habits How to improve your client team habits The ripple effect of changing team habits Why your relationships are key to creating habits that work Tips for coming together to find out what works The core team habits that truly matter Growth activities that can improve our internal team habits The right way to do goal-setting Why everything leads back to making an impact How to use a Media Map to create habits for where to communicate Ways to make sure you're always on the path to excellence I hope you enjoyed learning about team habits with Charlie! Remember, what's more important than whether you have alignment and everybody agrees on everything is whether you get together as a team and figure out how to get in alignment. If you want to take the Team Habits quiz or learn more about creating team habits, head over to betterteamhabits.com. Resources Mentioned: Visit Charlie's website and take the Team Habits quiz Listen to my conversation with James Clear
Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today! We all have teams. We all have team habits. In this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue, I sat down with Charlie Gilkey, the expert in team habits! Charlie is the author of the book Team Habits and he's here to help us understand how truly impactful good internal and external team habits can be. Don't let the simplicity of team habits fool you into thinking that you don't need to prioritize it. Charlie's showing us how to lean into interpersonal power and co-agency and work better together going forward. Topics We Cover in This Episode: The difference between individual habits and team habits The three dimensions of power at work The 8 different types of team habits How to improve your client team habits The ripple effect of changing team habits Why your relationships are key to creating habits that work Tips for coming together to find out what works The core team habits that truly matter Growth activities that can improve our internal team habits The right way to do goal-setting Why everything leads back to making an impact How to use a Media Map to create habits for where to communicate Ways to make sure you're always on the path to excellence I hope you enjoyed learning about team habits with Charlie! Remember, what's more important than whether you have alignment and everybody agrees on everything is whether you get together as a team and figure out how to get in alignment. If you want to take the Team Habits quiz or learn more about creating team habits, head over to betterteamhabits.com. Resources Mentioned: Visit Charlie's website and take the Team Habits quiz Listen to my conversation with James Clear
This month, Erika talks with Charlie Gilkey about his new book Team Habits, How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. Charlie offers simple, practical ways to build better habits on our core teams, so they feel better and work better.
Welcome back to Wellness Pro Podcast, In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Charlie Gilkey, the renowned author of "Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results," join us for an in-depth exploration of team dynamics, leadership strategies, and the transformative power of intentional habits. Whether you're a seasoned manager or an aspiring team player, get ready to uncover the keys to unlocking exceptional results through effective team collaboration. What You'll Get Out of Tuning In Discover the impact of small, intentional actions on team success. Gain insights into balancing different dimensions of power within a team. Learn strategies for creating a positive team culture and addressing challenges. Understand the future trend of smaller, agile teams and how to thrive in this landscape. Highlights Leadership's impact on team habits and productivity. Power dimensions (personal, interpersonal, institutional) and their influence on team dynamics. Cultural norms' role in shaping team behaviors. Navigating leadership challenges, addressing power dynamics, and leveraging vulnerability. The critical importance of ownership and accountability in team success. Strategies for success in leaner, more agile team structures. Balancing high standards with compassionate leadership. Quotes "Team success often hinges on acknowledging issues as the first step toward finding viable solutions." "Cultural norms are the foundation of a thriving team, and they require intentional cultivation." "The future of teams is agile and lean; anticipate the trend and prepare for success." Links Get access to Uplevel Your Life here. Use promo code: UPLEVEL37 Get access to Lead Your Club here. Use promo code: LEAD37 Watch the Fireside chat with Cate last January 24, 2024, on this link: https://clubthrive.global/fireside/ As we conclude this insightful discussion, remember that the transformative power of small actions extends far beyond today's insights. It's an ongoing journey of leadership, culture, and accountability. Embrace the lessons learned about team habits, power dynamics, and effective leadership. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of team dynamics and leadership. May your teams flourish, your habits drive success, and your leadership inspires greatness. Until next time, lead boldly and cultivate excellence in every action.
Michelle and I like to use Charlie Gilkey's Four Project Rule from his book Start Finishing to help create our yearly resolution. Charlie recommends limiting yourself to no more than four projects a quarter. He includes things like moving and starting a new job as a project as they require a significant portion of our time. These projects can be re-visited every quarter. Projects that become systematic habits can be removed from the projects listMichelle and I also like to create a theme for the year as well. I like for this theme to be poetic and capture the general spirit of the new year. Theme for 2023: I tend to the garden of my beingTheme for 2024: I play in gardens of abundance Last year, I focused on taking care of my needs and I embodied this. This culminated in me quitting my job. This year I am focusing on enjoying the fruits of my previous labors. The focus is to play in life. I don't have to take everything so seriously this year because I realize I already have everything I need. This year is about enjoying life. Show notesCharlie Gilkey author of Start FinishingCharlie Gilkey's piece on projects: January 2024 Planning Tips: Projects, Not ResolutionsSparketype Episode Part 1 Sparketype Episode Part 2Sparketype Assessment Community TimeHappy Birthday Michelle!We hit 25k downloads! Thank you, listeners!Did you listen to today's episode? Do you have a better idea for Michelle's theme? Let us know in the comments!CampFI - We will be speaking at CampFI this weekend!BWS on Social MediaInstagramTik TokYoutubeRiverside: Partner For This EpisodeCheck out our partner for this episode, RiversideYour Online Recording Studio — Riverside.fm - Record remote podcasts and video interviews in studio quality from anywhere. Used by +70,000 creators & Fortune 500 firms. App store rating: 5.0/5.0. Get started free.Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!
"Atomic habits" are great, but "team habits" are better. Author, coach, consultant, philosopher, and former Army officer Charlie Gilkey explains why teams are so important and how to build them.
This week I was excited to welcome Charlie Gilkey back to the show to talk about his latest book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. Charlie has been on the show before to discuss his previous book Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done. He is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a company that helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters. He is internationally known as a thought leader on productivity, planning, strategy, and leadership for creative people. Charlie is also the author of The Small Business Life Cycle, and is widely cited in outlets such as Inc., Time, Forbes, the Guardian, Lifehacker, and more. He's also an Army veteran and near-PhD in philosophy. In this conversation, Charlie shares his insights on the power of teamwork and discusses his new book, presenting a fresh perspective on improving team productivity. We discuss the importance of team dynamics to overcome challenges and mistakes addressing the significance of individual and team communication habits in enhancing productivity and performance. We also discuss the impact that small issues can have within a team, highlighting the downstream effects of broken systems on morale and camaraderie. Charlie points out the impact of adding new team members and the need to focus on improving team habits rather than changing individual team members. This is a great talk for anyone who may be struggling to find practical strategies for creating a better working environment. We discuss finding ways to improve team meetings and addressing small problems that lead to inefficiencies while also focusing on how we can be more humane and understanding with our co-workers while continuing to maintain high standards. As we head into the New Year this chat and of course Charlie's book are great guides to get teams thinking about better communication, improved habits, and most importantly more enjoyable and productive work days in 2024. Connect with Charlie: Better Team Habits Productive Flourishing Charlie's Previous Episode Book LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Erik: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Submit a Question For Our Mailbag Episode LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the habits that impact the quality of work? In this episode, Charlie shares the 8 categories of team habits and how finding the one that is broken, could solve a world of problems.
The WealthAbility Show #154: What is the importance of a team? How can we evolve the groups around us into successful and cohesive units? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey joins Tom to explore the power of dependability, experience, and the true impact a good team can have in your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can calm chaos at work, but it starts with a reality check from Charlie Gilkey, delivered with his signature wit and generosity: You might not have a team problem, you have a you problem. It's time to stop catering to air sandwiches, Crisco watermelons, broken printers, ghost plans, and other corrosive practices, and start implementing Charlie's finely-tuned, road-tested systems instead. Today we're talking about his new book Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. We also talk about scaling from maker to manager (and sometimes back again), accounting for those who don't want the added social overhead of that (often due to some combination of hoarding control, people-pleasing, introversion, and empathy). More About Charlie: Charlie Gilkey has advised hundreds of teams, from Fortune 100 companies to tiny nonprofits, through Productive Flourishing, the coaching and training company he founded. Charlie is a former Army logistics officer and near-PhD in philosophy living in Portland, Oregon. He is the author of Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done, and today we're talking about his new book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results.
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The three types of team habits that can improve your team and transform your work life.How to keep from being overwhelmed and rushing to do too many habits at a time. How to get a team to agree that it's a good thing to ask for help.How you tactfully include introverts who can so easily be missed.Ideas for keeping a team decision-making log.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL charlie@productiveflourishing.comGUEST WEBSITE: http://www.productiveflourishing.com and https://betterteamhabits.substack.com/SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.facebook.com/ProductiveFlourishinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charliegilkey/
Welcome to another episode of Inside Personal Growth. Joining us the second time around, this time, to share insights about his new book Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results is Charlie Gilkey.
This is the 4th installment in Strange New Work, a special series from What Works that explores how speculative fiction can help us imagine new ways of working.Social and professional norms aren't natural or innate. They're political. Those in power exert their preferences on those who aren't, and throughout history, have exerted social, cultural, and physical violence to either force subjugated people to assimilate or drive them out of society altogether.Speculative fiction is rife with tales of imperial conquest and colonization. And it's helpful for identifying the kinds of control and domination that we deal with daily, even though many of us never notice it. Speculative fiction can help us see harm for what it is, recognize the damage done by colonizers, and imagine forms of resistance. In today's episode, I dive into the harms of imperialism, how supremacy culture forms the basis of professionalism, how Indigenous futurism gives us a way to "imagine otherwise," and what coach and author Charlie Gilkey recommends for creating a culture of belonging at work through team habits.Footnotes: "Remote work gave them a reprieve. They don't want to go back" by Samantha Masunaga for LA Times The Imperial Radch Trilogy by Ann Leckie Ann Leckie on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy "Unsettled" in Buffalo is the New Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel "Indigenous futurism" on WeRNative.org "From growing medicine to space rockets: What is Indigenous futurism?" on CBC's Unreserved, featuring guest Grace Dillon Walking the Clouds: An Anthology of Indigenous Science Fiction edited by Grace Dillon "White Supremacy Culture" by Tema Okun Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Solarpunk Magazine Love What Works? Become a premium subscriber for just $7 per month. Your subscription helps make my work sustainable and gets you access to twice-monthly This is Not Advice episodes, quarterly workshops, and more. Click here to learn more and preview the premium benefits! ★ Support this podcast ★
Are your team habits good or bad? Often times, we haven't asked ourselves this question, but habits exist within teams whether or not we are aware of them. Small bad habits can ruin morale and lead to people leaving. Luckily, Charlie Gilkey joins us on the podcast to discuss lessons from his new book, Team Habits. We cover why team habits matter, how to create a feeling of belonging within your team, tactics for decision making and why you should never take on more than five projects at a time. Whether your team has good habits or bad habits, this conversation will provide context for different ways to build great team habits and as a result, happier teams. Charlie Gilkey has advised hundreds of teams, from Fortune 100 companies to tiny nonprofits, through Productive Flourishing, the coaching and training company he founded.His current book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results, shows how changing your team habits is the most effective, enduring way to improve team performance and belonging. His previous book, Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done, is a Publishers Weekly Fall 2019 Top 10 Business and Economics Book, a Kirkus Reviews Top Indie Book, and the winner of the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize in 2020. He's also a former Army logistics officer and near-PhD in philosophy. If you enjoyed this conversation, we only scratched the surface! Click here if you are interested in grabbing a copy of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results by Charlie GilkeyFind our full show notes and let us know what you think about this episode at buildawealthyspirit.com Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!
There are rules you know about—and rules you don't. Some rules are written down—and other rules are "just the way things are." And there are rules that make things clear to everyone—and rules that exclude through their lack of clarity.Charlie Gilkey is on a mission to bring those unclear rules and unspoken agreements out in the open and improve the way we work in the process. His new book, Team Habits: How Small Changes Lead to Extraordinary Results, is both a treatise on better work and a detailed manual for achieving it. In this episode, I talk with Charlie about how what seems obvious often isn't—and how that negatively impacts our work environments. We also talk about how to start changing things for the better.This episode is one part of my longer conversation with Charlie! You'll hear more from him in my upcoming series, Strange New Work. Coming in September!Footnotes: Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey Get the Better Team Habits newsletter on Substack More about Charlie and the team at Productive Flourishing The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker "White Supremacy Culture Characteristics" by Tema Okun Every episode of What Works is also published in essay form and delivered in my newsletter: whatworks.fyiWork with me: I'm teaching a 12-week training program for coaches, managers, consultants, and guides of all kinds starting in September. The program is called Work In Practice, and it's a deep dive into the social, political, and economic systems that impact what we believe about work.Love What Works? Support the show and help me reach more people with assumption-busting ideas about work, business, and culture by becoming a Premium Subscriber. For just $7 per month, you get access to bonus episodes, full-length interviews, and quarterly workshops—including August 24's Breaking the Self-Sabotage Cycle. ★ Support this podcast ★
Groups are a microcosm of life and the greater systems in which we live and work. We learn so much about ourselves and others in groups. They refine our leadership and communication skills. They highlight our growth edges and our capacity for conflict. And they can bring out the best - and the worst - in us, sometimes at lightning speed. So many of us can recall frustrating and, too often, harmful experiences working in teams. Whether it's a team member that drags everyone down without support or burdened systems, rules, and bureaucracies that stifle creativity and energy, the words “group project” bring up a lot of feelings.What comes up when you think about your group or team experiences? And when preparing to join or lead a group or a team, what fears or concerns go through your mind?Today, I'm excited to welcome back Charlie Gilkey to discuss his new book, Team Habits. He addresses many of the pain points and fears many of us hold when it comes to working in teams with actionable ways to make meaningful change in our team habits.Charlie Gilkey helps people start finishing the stuff that matters. He's the founder of Productive Flourishing, author of the book Start Finishing and The Small Business Lifecycle, and host of the Productive Flourishing podcast. Before starting Productive Flourishing, Charlie worked as a Joint Force Military Logistics Coordinator while simultaneously pursuing a PhD in Philosophy. He lives with his wife, Angela, in Portland, Oregon.Listen to the full episode to hear:How attachment to titles and structures makes us feel like we don't have agency in our teams at workHow work is inherently relational and why it matters how we show up for each otherWhy efforts to democratize corporate structures have to consider the emotional and social components of decision-makingHow solid team habits protect against one person dragging down the groupThe difference between the values on the floor and the values on the wall, and why we need to bring them togetherHow small, mundane changes make significant impact to your team culture over timeWhy we need to be able to show up as our full selves in our teamsLearn more about Charlie Gilkey:Better Team HabitsProductive FlourishingTwitter: @CharlieGilkeyInstagram: @productiveflourishingFacebook: @ProductiveFlourishingConnect with Charlie on LinkedInLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, Leidy KlotzManagement by objectives
The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion
This episode features a conversation with author Charlie Gilkey, as he discusses his new book Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. Charlie discusses the need to redefine the way we view teams, leadership, and inclusion in the wake of the pandemic and unprecedented challenges. He also shares insights about how remote collaboration, shifting paradigms of belonging, and innovative approaches to inclusion have reshaped the team dynamics landscape.
On today's podcast episode, I'm chatting with Charlie Gilkey. He's back for a third time on the podcast. His experience in content creation and productivity is hard to beat, and I've even referred to him as the granddaddy of online business. I really respect his body of work and his thought process. We are chatting on this episode about the current state of online business and current trends, so let's dive in. Get your Revenue Goal Calculator - https://theboldleadershiprevolution.com/revenue-goal-calculator
How many times have you said yes to something, started it, gotten halfway through, then either been distracted, run out of time, energy, money, ideas, motivation, or all the above? And, just kind of walk away, leaving something that could've been amazing unfinished? Never getting the chance to back in the I DID THAT glow of accomplishment and tell everyone around you, “hey, I DID that!” And, yes, I'm raising my hand here.And, what about being able to do what's important without it also taking over your life, and leaving you living reactively? Wouldn't it be cool if there were ways, strategies, tools, processes and technology that could dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to get things done, so you could have so much more free time to do all the other stuff you love to do? Including absolutely nothing at all? These are the questions we're diving into in today's special spotlight conversation featuring conversations with Start Finishing author, Charlie Gilkey, and Free Time author, Jenny Blake. How do I not only choose and start but also finish what really matters? And, while you're at it, how can I reimagine the way I work to create a ton more free time to do anything that lights me up? You can find Charlie Gilkey at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with CharlieYou can find Jenny Blake at: Website | Free Time Podcast | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with JennyIf you LOVED this episode you'll love the conversation we had with Chip Conley about reimagining what you center in your life.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED: We're looking for special guest “wisdom-seekers” to share the moment you're in, then pose questions to Jonathan and the Sparked Braintrust to be answered, “on air.” To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In This Episode You'll Learn: How we can learn to align our inner and outer stories to create changes we want Why we need to give ourselves permission to dream and see what's possible The imporance of identifying the story that's keeping you from seeing what's possible How we can learn to structure our work and life so that we can enjoy it Implementing the "5 Project Rule" so you're able to focus on the right things To learn more about Charlie Gilkey, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.