Podcasts about maximizing productivity

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Who is Stever?Stever Robbins is a strategic advisor dedicated to empowering individuals at pivotal moments in their professional journey. With a focus on reputation building, he guides business leaders and entrepreneurs who aspire to become recognized authorities in their fields. Stever's expertise lies in helping clients establish themselves as the go-to person around their key constituents, whether it's within their industry or among high-value employees. His approach is tailored to those eager to cultivate a magnetic reputation that naturally attracts attention and opportunities, positioning them as influential figures in their respective domains.Key Takeaways00:00 Understanding Business Relationships05:54 "Public Speaking Overcomes Age Bias"09:41 Networking Maintenance System14:06 "The Myth of Hard Work"14:45 Rethinking "Work Hard" Advice18:16 "Maximizing Productivity and Networking"22:45 Effectuation in Startup Success24:28 "Networking: Meeting the Right People"29:32 Reflecting on AI's Impact31:12 AI's Impact on Critical Thinking34:31 Networking for Personal Fulfillment_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at www.systemise.me/subscribeFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page : https://systemise.meIt's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast.SUMMARY KEYWORDSexecutive coaching, personal branding, business networking, building relationships, reputation management, career advancement, professional development, strategic outreach, public speaking, podcasting, productivity tips, maintaining connections, follow-up systems, industry recognition, business leadership, career success myths, high impact coaching, business startups, entrepreneurship, effectuation, business ecosystems, corporate politics, introverts in business, systematic networking, reconnecting contacts, business strategy, work-life balance, leadership skills, personal productivity, AI and productivitySPEAKERSStever Robbins, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:31]:Hi, and welcome back to It's Not Rocket Science five questions over coffee. I have my coffee here in front of me. I think Steve is ready to go as well. So I have my coffee. Up. We are caffeine up and ready to go. Looks, I'm really, really grateful that Steve has meant, spent some time with us. He's gonna spend a bit of time with us today.Stuart Webb [00:00:50]:Steve is well, he's, one of the most interesting and thought provoking and, innovative, speakers I've come across. So, Steba, I'm really grateful you're gonna come here and spend a few minutes talking to us about, well, five ideas we're gonna have over coffee.Stever Robbins [00:01:08]:Absolutely. Thank you for having me.Stuart Webb [00:01:11]:So, Steven, let's start with, I know you're you're sort of talking today a little bit about some of the some of the work you've been doing, and we're gonna get into it. So so tell us, who is it you're trying to help? What what what's the what's the the the ideal candidate for the sort of work you're trying to do with them at the moment?Stever Robbins [00:01:26]:Sure. I help people who are at an inflection point. People who need to get more widely known and who wanna become the go to person around their key constituents. At some point, I'll probably get a little bit more focused than that. But for example, a business person who wants to get known in their industry, a business person who wants to get known around the, high value employees. So So they wanna have a reputation as a, as a hire as a hire as an employer. Basically, anyone who wants to have a reputation that draws people to them and they want to establish a high profile as go to person.Stuart Webb [00:02:02]:And so this isn't just, just business owners. This could be anybody from a business owner to somebody who's already in in an employment and and just wants to get better known around their industry or bet better known around around the company.Stever Robbins [00:02:15]:Yeah. What I've discovered isStuart Webb [00:02:16]:that this actually has been oneStever Robbins [00:02:17]:of the keys to many of the coaching engagements that I've done. I've I've spent the last twenty years as an executive coach. And I finally realized, wait a minute. Helping this person with their marketing was just like helping this person who, I I work with a lot of high potential leaders, so people who are being groomed for the c suite. And part of being groomed for the c suite is you have to establish connections. You have to be known within the company. You need to be able to to, you know, go to the right places, know the right people, call in the right favors, and get people working together. And I realized this is actually the exact same skill set.Stever Robbins [00:02:49]:What it takes to become known in your industry is the same thing that it takes to come to become known within your company, you know, with a few minor tweaks. Instead of speaking at a conference, for example, you might be speaking at a brown bag lunch, but, you know, largely the sameStuart Webb [00:03:02]:thing. Absolutely right. A lot of these people will have spent time trying to do this just just by, you know, maybe making making mistakes or maybe sort of trying to sort of get out there and do things, but but I haven't got anyway so far. So what are the what are the frustrations? What are the some of the things you've seen people do? I wouldn't say wrong, but are not necessarily focused in the right way in order to really get that that high impact that you're talking about.Stever Robbins [00:03:29]:Sure. Well, you know, one of the big ones is that people treat their business like a business. So if I were to ask people, do you do you know where you make money? Most people would say yes. They might be wrong, but but but at least the point is they have some idea. Like, they're they're paying attention. But when I ask people, do you know do you know who you're connecting with and why you're connecting with them and what their major motivational drivers are and how you can deepen a relationship with them and connect with them, they just kind of look at me and go, well, yeah. I mean, I called someone up to have a lunch date. And I'm like, so you're preparing a proposal and you spend six weeks doing research and write a 25 page proposal.Stever Robbins [00:04:17]:But when you're thinking about who do you need to know, who needs to know you, and how are you gonna create that connection, you give that no thought. You just sort of treat it the way that you did back in kindergarten, which by the way, don't knock kindergarten. Really good time, recess, awesome idea. I love the thing where you play with the blocks. But as adults, we get more sophisticated about things. I would say one of the biggest, problems that people have is they're not systematic about it. They don't decide who they're gonna contact. They don't actually have a system for making contact and then a system for maintaining relationships, which, you know, people think, oh my gosh.Stever Robbins [00:04:59]:This is gonna take me a hundred hours a day. It is gonna take time. Building and maintaining relationships takes time. However, it doesn't take as much time as one might think if you're systematic about it. And even in the best of worlds, you're only gonna have a small inner circle, and a lot of what you do is gonna be about getting yourself out there more widely.Stuart Webb [00:05:20]:Are you suggesting that some people don't think deeply enough about their networking and they just wander into a networking meeting with a bunch of business cards and hope for the best?Stever Robbins [00:05:28]:Oh god. Yes. Yes. So okay. I know that it doesn't come across in this in this format. I am a high introvert. You put me in a networking event, and I will find the cheese table, and I will nibble 200 of those little cheese cubes while desperately trying not to make eye contact with anyone. And I realized this about myself.Stever Robbins [00:05:54]:And what I found what and and the other thing too is I look, this is actually getting less true. I started getting gray hair, like, all of a sudden last week. I'm like, where did these come from? But prior to getting some gray hairs, I looked much younger than I actually am. And I would go to business networking events, and people would just look right past me. They would just assume, oh, who's this high school kid? He has nothing to offer. And what I discovered was that if I did public speaking and if I was on stage, people would pay attention long enough to me just by virtue of my being on stage that I could say something intelligent. And then they would go, hey, that guy on stage said something intelligent and then they would approach me. So I never had to leave the cheese table.Stever Robbins [00:06:37]:I got to be lauded as like, oh, this great public speaker. And of course, for introverts, public speaking is amazing because you have complete control over the room. You don't have to pay attention to anyone you don't want to. They raise their hand to ask a question. You ignore them. Public speaking is a fabulous introvert activity. And and what I found was that was people would start coming to me. So that that was, like, my first big in, you know, in you don't have to network the way that that people say where you go and you show up with business cards.Stever Robbins [00:07:10]:You can network by putting yourself on a stage and having people want to come to you. I started a podcast in 02/2007, and, it was called the Get It Done, guys. Quick and dirty tips to work less and do more. It was a personal productivity podcast. It made it to number five on I or number three on iTunes, which I was totally psyched about. Unfortunately, I was never able to monetize it. But one of the interesting things about that is that I started having people come up to me on the street and just saying, you know, hey. You're you're Steve Robins.Stever Robbins [00:07:42]:You're that get it done guy person. And I'm like, how do you know what I look like? This podcast is audio only. But, apparently, people found somehow found out what I look like. And, again, that was putting myself out there with my ideas in such a way that I actually built an audience and built people who wanted to, to come speak to me to connect.Stuart Webb [00:08:04]:And the problem with all of that, Steven, I think you've just sort of alluded to it, is you've gotta have a system. You've gotta have you've got to have a you've got to have a strategy, you've got to know what it is you're trying to do to connect with them. But but networks can go cold very quickly, can't they? I mean, you just mentioned a podcast in 02/2007 now. In Internet terms, that was that was pre pre dinosaur. You you you can't just assume that the the the people you've connected with three years ago even remembered that your name or whether or not you've got gray hair. You you have to have a system for being available and being with them all of the time.Stever Robbins [00:08:41]:You do. And that's one of the wonderful things. So first is so the podcast went through 2020, by the way. So there are some still some people who who remember who I am. But but part of it is in fact being in front of them in some fashion. And you don't have to you don't have to be in front of them all the time. You need to be in front of them enough to reactivate their memory of you. And one of the things that I I mean, one of the wonderful things about the Internet world is you can do that through many different media.Stever Robbins [00:09:09]:You can do it through video. You can do it through audio. You can do it through email, newsletters. You can also do it with the telephone if you're keeping in touch. I mean, I I'm if you're doing marketing, you might be trying to keep in touch with hundreds and hundreds and thousands of people. But you might if you're within a company and you're networking within the company, you're not necessarily trying to keep in touch with 10,000 people. You're trying to keep in touch with a hundred people who are your most critical people. Or if you're in a career and entering a new industry, you'd be and and you're and it's not just customers you're going after.Stever Robbins [00:09:41]:You may only only wanna be keeping contact with, you know, 20 industry leaders, five or six key suppliers, etcetera. And part of, part of, like, the systems that I have, which I hate, let me be very, very clear, there's nothing pleasant about this, is I have a whole follow-up system. And every it's pleasant to actually connect with people. What's not pleasant is actually sitting down there. And every day, I have a spreadsheet that I can sit down and go through. It'll tell me how long it's it's been since I contacted which people, which ones are currently high priority. And I'll just run through it and drop them all an email. Drop them an email, send them a text, make a phone call, and just do something to remind them that I exist.Stever Robbins [00:10:23]:Doesn't have to be a long conversation, but they need to see my name and and remember who I am. And, you know, I'll offer to reconnect at depth. Some people take me up on it. Some people don't. But it's about keeping your name front and center. It's not necessarily about having having tons of in-depth conversation or tons of in-depth content with them at every touch.Stuart Webb [00:10:45]:And I remember when I was a very young professional, I I I know, I know I only look back 12, but, but I was I was a a professional at one stage. And I remember one of my mentors saying to me, use the opportunity for the two minutes at the beginning of every meeting to sit next to somebody different. That way you'll find out somebody else who you haven't spoken to yet. So you don't have to you just have to be systematic in the way that you think. You don't have to necessarily sort of think to yourself. I must reach out to them. If you see them, you you you make contact, you make a note, you move on. Yeah.Stever Robbins [00:11:15]:I one of the things I was doing recently was cleaning up my address book because I have about 7,000 contacts, and I just decided that, you know, that's a lot of contacts. And many of these people I haven't talked to for quite a while. So I literally had been going through about, you know, 50 to a hundred names a week. It's slow going. And as I've been going through every single one, I'm like, oh, wow. Here's someone I really care about. And for whatever reason, we haven't connected in, you know, ten years. And I've just been dropping people an email or sending them a text and just saying, what are you up to? And it's amazing.Stever Robbins [00:11:47]:This is something that a lot of people are afraid to do. They're afraid that if they've lost contact with somebody, oh, it'll be so embarrassing for me to try to reestablish contact because it's been so long. No. Remember, it's been long for them too. They haven't reached out to you. You haven't reached out to them. Without fail, when I reach out to people after ten years, their reaction is primarily, oh my gosh. It's great to hear you, except for the person who says, wait a minute.Stever Robbins [00:12:13]:Does the restraining order expire? You know? You know? Like, why? You're the one I was supposed to delete from theStuart Webb [00:12:18]:address book.Stever Robbins [00:12:20]:But but generally speaking, I've had a great response. I've reconnected with some people that I I I reconnected with a friend of mine I haven't seen in thirty years. And, you know, we had a great conversation, and it was all because I just picked up the phone. I picked up the phone, and I said, hey. Is this still your phone number? Because if not, I really wanna delete it out of my out of my phone. And she was like, don't delete it. Don't delete it. Call me today.Stever Robbins [00:12:43]:We had a great conversation.Stuart Webb [00:12:44]:That's brilliant. That's brilliant. Steve, I it it brings me to to what is technically question three, but I think we've sort of veered off track a little bit. And that, I know you've got some really valuable free advice, valuable free offers that you wanna sort of, leave the audience with. Do you wanna just describe those to us and and and tell us about, you know, how you are trying to help people with these, with exactly these problems?Stever Robbins [00:13:06]:Sure. Absolutely. So, as I mentioned to you, I don't remember if we were on air when I did. I've recently done a business pivot, and I previously dealt mainly with strategic business issues and am now shifting to this new model, which I call connected and respected, which is helping individuals do this kind of outreach. The the giveaway that I have today is a handout from a presentation that I did called 10 cultural and success lies. And,Stuart Webb [00:13:36]:Only 10? Wow.Stever Robbins [00:13:38]:Well, the the top 10. Well, let's make it a top 10 list. I gave this first at Harvard Business School, this presentation. I and I ended up being asked and came back and did this several times. The basic idea is as I got older, I looked around at people who were successful. I looked around. I I I did go personally to Harvard Business School, so I know a lot of people who are very successful in material sense. And I started noticing that the way they actually got there was not the way everyone says.Stever Robbins [00:14:06]:Right? Success lie I think this is number one. If it isn't, it should be. Is work hard and you'll get ahead. And I'm like, in what universe? I I mean, I know a couple people who are worth who are worth hundreds of millions of dollars when I compare their life to mine. They don't work harder than I do. Meanwhile, my cleaning lady I know how hard she works because I know how messy I am. My cleaning lady works her butt off, and she's never gonna have a hundred million dollars, at least not from not from cleaning. And that was the first cultural career lie that really got me wondering what other things do people say that have become conventional wisdom that if you really stop and think about them.Stever Robbins [00:14:45]:You know, we even tell kids to work hard. And I'm like, why would you tell a kid to work hard and they'll get ahead if that's not actually how getting ahead works? I mean, I wanna give my kids or my nieces and nephews because I don't have kids. I wanna give them advice that works. So I will say, work hard under the following circumstances for the following reasons, but don't expect these to be the thing that distinguishes you from other people. This may just be the price of admission or it may actually and this this was the weird thing about having a personal productivity podcast is I took a really hard look at what makes people productive. And one of the interesting things about being productive, if you're an employee, this is not true if you're self employed, but if you're an employee, the more productive you are, the more free time you have. The more free time you have, the less you appear to be working. The less you appear to be working, the more the people around you say that person is lazy.Stever Robbins [00:15:36]:And they give you more work to do because they think you have all of this free time, but they don't raise your salary because clearly, you were you didn't have enough to do previously. So when you are employed by someone else, the paradox is the more productive you get, the more work and the more responsibility you get without necessarily getting the rewards. When you're self employed, the more productive you get, you also get the rewards because you get to keep them, to keep the rewards yourself. So hard work, depending on the form, may or may not be having social and reputational consequences and maybe having career consequences that have nothing to do with your output and your productivity, but that have everything to do with the way that the hard work that you're doing is or isn't being perceived by other people. Should I tell you a secret I've never told anyone?Stuart Webb [00:16:24]:Please go ahead.Stever Robbins [00:16:25]:Okay, everyone. You're hearing this for the first time. I hope my first manager is not listening to this. I figured this out at my very first job out of undergrad. I was a computer programmer, and I Figured it outStuart Webb [00:16:39]:a lot earlier than most of us at Stevie. You know that. Don't you?Stever Robbins [00:16:42]:Well, so I was much I was much more productive than any anyone else on the programming team, like, really more productive. And I realized that I wasn't get I wasn't getting paid more for this. In fact, they even told me at my review that I was that productive, and they said, but you're too young to be making any more money than you're making now. So, I had to finish the system that I was working on. I finished the entire system in two days, and I then spent the next six weeks releasing one new module at a time so that it appeared that I was doing six weeks worth of work even though I had only spent two days on it. I spent the rest of the time reading comic books. And what was interesting is because I was so much more productive, the amount of work I was releasing per day was comparable to what everyone else was releasing per day. Whereas if I had released it all in two days, they would have given me six more weeks worth of work to do.Stever Robbins [00:17:41]:And, anyway, I've never told anyone that before. If my ex manager is listening, Sheldon, now you know. And the statute of limitations has passed.Stuart Webb [00:17:53]:Steve, I hate to I hate to sort of, just summarize that in a in a phrase that that was said to me when I was a much, much younger person. It's not what you know, it's who you know. And so you come back to the fact that you can be brilliant. I mean you can really know some stuff, but if you don't know the right people or you don't know the right person to tell that to, you might as well know nothing.Stever Robbins [00:18:15]:And IStuart Webb [00:18:16]:think you're illustrating that brilliantly with the fact that if you are, if you do have that free time, and I do know somebody in one company that I worked with who had a lot of free time because they were very productive. They just spent their time networking. They just spent their time going around making sure the senior managers knew who they were so that when they had an hour free and they had an idea, they knew to go and talk to about it. So they use their productivity extremely well. But, I'm really looking forward now to getting my hands on that and that that freebie that you just mentioned. And what I'm gonna tell people, look, if you go to this this link, I'm gonna put a lot of this stuff from Steve, you know, where you can find him, who you can talk to about him, and and some of his previous talks and things. I mean, we'll even refer to the podcast because I think the the productivity podcast, I do remember listening to it, was a brilliant brilliant insight into productivity. But if you go to systemize.me/free- stuff, we'll have links about Steve, what he does, how he works.Stuart Webb [00:19:11]:You can pick up all of that stuff there, and I really do think you should go and find out more about Steve. If you don't know who he is, you really should. So go to systemize.me, free stuff. Steve. I'm I'm gonna I'm gonna I'm gonna I'm gonna potentially take you back a little bit. You you've talked about productivity. You've talked about being a high impact coach. How did you get to be a high impact coach from being somebody who was a programmer? What what path was it were you on? Was there a program, a a course, a book, something that changed how you started to think about yourself? And I I appreciate we could now we could open a Pandora's box, and we could be here for a while.Stuart Webb [00:19:48]:So you take your time.Stever Robbins [00:19:50]:Sure. Let me let let me let me let me try to summarize as best I can. When I discovered that the hard work I I mean, this is this was my own lived journey. When I discovered that the hard work wasn't getting me the results that I wanted, I was gonna have to wait another ten years for my age to catch up with my work ethic. I started doing things like trying different companies, and I went back to business school, got an MBA, and I was with a series of startups. And after my I think it was my ninth startup, this was over the course of about of about fifteen years. After my ninth startup, I I was seeing patterns. Like, we we we myth mythological, myth logic.Stever Robbins [00:20:32]:We turn start ups into myths, at least here in America, and we have kinda corporatized to the whole start up process. So so there's all of this stuff, which just like the career wise, it is just complete b******t that people spew about startups. And part of it is things like how hard you have to work. And after you've been with nine startups, you start to notice the reason people are working hard is they don't know good project management. They don't know project scoping. They don't know how to identify what's important and what isn't. And if you know these things, then you simply, you know, you scope your work so that you can do it and you choose the work that's most important that's gonna get you the next step, etcetera. So I was at a start up.Stever Robbins [00:21:12]:It was driving me absolutely nuts to watch a bunch of very earnest, well meaning young people make all of the same mistakes. And I went to my lifelong mentor, and I said, you know, I I'm getting really tired of going through the same learning curve over and over and over and over. And they won't listen to me, of course, because they're young and adventurous and visionaries and all that stuff. And he said, why don't you try helping people from the outside instead of necessarily being part of the company? Because when you're the outside expert, people take you more seriously. And long story short, that's what led me into coaching, and I discovered I loved it. It's,Stuart Webb [00:21:50]:I'm gonna have to I I was laughing. I was trying not to laugh too much because this is a very serious subject. But I'm afraid I recognize so much of what you were saying because, you know, I I spent some time myself being a a start up mentor to some start up companies. And then nearly always ask the first question, which is, well, we're we're in the process of developing this or we're doing this. And I'll go, okay. Is that is that how is that gonna help your customer solve their problem? And they nearly always have no answer to that question. I think that's the basic question that you ask of any business. You know? Am I producing a solution to a problem, or am I doing this because it feels like it's the right thing to do? And, you know, I'm a scientist by background.Stuart Webb [00:22:25]:So I often use sort of the soul sort of, like, let's run an experiment and find out. And people would look at me as if to say, no. No. That's not how you do it. And I'm thinking, yeah. It is because that is actually the basis upon which most successful businesses have been built. But but it takes time to learn that sort of thing, doesn't it? And I think you've encapsulated that journey brilliantly.Stever Robbins [00:22:45]:There there is a there's a set of research in entrepreneurship and business formation that actually supports that. It's, done by a woman named Sarris Sarris Vathid at the Duke Fuqua School of Business, and she has published it under the title under the term effectuation, e f f e c t u a t I o n. It is she somehow has taken an extremely easy set of concepts and made them almost impenetrable using scholarly language. However, at the bottom line or at the at the end of the day, the bottom line is that most successful startups go through a period of extreme experimentation. And the ones that tend to be most successful and have the longest runways in terms of they're able to try the most experiments Mhmm. Are the ones who manage their investment very carefully. They make commitments in a very particular kind of way. And one of the big things that they do is they form alliances.Stever Robbins [00:23:43]:They become connected and respected, but they allow their network and their connections to help shape the business. And it becomes an iterative process where the business becomes shaped by the people around the business who put skin in the game. And skin in the game is the big differentiator. Anyone who's only put skin in the game, they get a say. And what happens is you have ecosystems developed, business ecosystems, in which everyone is an interested and committed player because everyone has skin in the game. And it may not look like the ecosystem that any of those players would have imagined in the beginning, but it's successful because everyone involved has had a hand in shaping it so that it meets their needs as well as the needs of anyone else. So it's called effectuation.Stuart Webb [00:24:28]:That's a brilliant I've not heard of that book, and I really am grateful for that. You've mentioned it. It's another one to add to my reading pile, which is getting longer, and I need to find some time to do it. But, you know, that is, that once again takes us back to this question about how do you know the right people and how do you keep the right people in your orbit so that they can actually be the partners that help you to form your ideas. I mean, we all have to we all have to have these networks. So it brings us right back to to your basic core tenant of this this discussion, which is you've gotta know the right people, and you don't know them by sitting in the corner with the cheese and waiting for them to come and approach you. You have to have a system for getting out there and finding them out and talking to them about these things.Stever Robbins [00:25:10]:Correct. And it it and it's the side of business that pretty much every successful business business owner either has because they work at it or because they have it naturally. Because let's be clear. If I look I was raised in a in a polyam a a traveling new age polyamorous hippie commune. And, you know, driving around in a in a 12 foot trailer with with our little commune members. And I went to Harvard Business School. So I was an extreme outsider to that entire echelon of society and and way of working. And it's been really interesting seeing that from both the inside and the outside because a lot of, you know, a lot of hundred million dollar deals do not get done the way you would imagine with tons and tons of due diligence and whatever.Stever Robbins [00:25:59]:It's, you know, my college roommate is running a fund, and he needs to invest in a gas pipeline for a tax deduction this year. Do you know anyone who's selling a gas pipeline? Oh, sure. My friend Bill is. I'll tell you what. I'll introduce you to Bill. You give me a 10% cut. Fine. And I'm sitting here watching these deals get made, and I'm like, really? Really? That that's how this happens? You know? Now there's plenty, I'm sure, that happened with a lot more due diligence and and a lot more care, etcetera.Stever Robbins [00:26:27]:But it's astonishing that that at the higher levels of business and presumably of it probably presumably, it's not just business. An awful lot of what goes on ends up being through personal connections, not through formal requests for, you know oh, can I tell you can I tell you something that will blow your mind?Stuart Webb [00:26:50]:Please.Stever Robbins [00:26:51]:I I realized this a couple weeks ago, and I realized I have never heard anyone else say this. I was thinking about, gee, isn't it a shame that there are no entrance criteria or entrance qualifications to be the leader of a country? And I thought about it. I thought, you know, I I honestly can't think of any country for whom there's their process of selecting a leader includes something like like they have to have passed economics one zero one with at least a passing grade or or a CEO. I've never heard of a CEO being given a balance sheet and saying, can you read this? What does this what does this balance sheet tell you about the business? Our leadership positions, none of them are based on actual competency measurements. They're all based on personal connections, who knows who and who has what reputation. And I would love a counterexample. Please send me counterexamples, but I haven't been able to think of them.Stuart Webb [00:27:52]:I hate to, I hate to to support what you've just said. I had a meeting with a CEO of a reasonably sized company, and I sat down with the CEO. And my immediate response was, I'm not sure how this guy got his job, but it wasn't by some sort of competence based interview. And I just asked him a simple question about his finances. Now I'm not an accountant. I'm not a great finance expert, but I knew a couple of questions to ask. And he looked at me and said, well, I don't really understand the numbers. I leave that to my finance guy.Stuart Webb [00:28:28]:I said, so how are you driving your strategy? And he said, strategy. What do you mean by strategy? And I said, well, do you know who your main customer is and how you're gonna make them happy? And he went, I'll leave that to my sales and marketing team. And I was wondering how this guy ran his team. And then I realized, he played a lot of golf, and he met a lot of potential customers on the golf course. And he invited those potential customers and potential partners to come back to the golf club and have a drink with him. And that's how he did his deals, and it was nothing more than that because he was playing quite a bit of golf. And and I just thought, hey. I wish I had your life, but on the same token,Stever Robbins [00:29:06]:I don't thinkStuart Webb [00:29:07]:I'd be as successful somehow. And I'm I'm afraid you're absolutely right. We do not have enough people who have been taken through those those lessons unless, of course, they've failed miserably and learned from them. And I think as a species, we're not that good at reflecting and learning upon what we've done in the past and maybe sort of sitting quietly and thinking about it and perhaps correcting it in the future?Stever Robbins [00:29:32]:Oh, don't even get me started on humans as a as a species and how we learn. I've been playing a lot with AI recently, which is probably gonna be our next successor species. And and I've been playing with AI, but I've been doing it in a very particular way, which I have been observing my own reactions to the AI. And so I'll solve a problem, and then I will solve a problem with AI. And and what I'm paying attention to, I mean, obviously, is whether the solution is correct, but I'm also paying attention to what is that experience like for me. How is it different for me to use AI as a tool or not? Because I wanna find out. Is this a tool that I wanna use? And what I have found is the piece that you just mentioned, the reflective piece, is virtually a % missing when I use AI. So when I use AI to solve a problem, I'm kind of pounding at the keystrokes and hoping the AI figures it out.Stever Robbins [00:30:25]:But when I solve a problem on my own, I kind of stop and think deeply about it. So with AI, it's more like I'm an editor. Oh, okay. Here's the five page essay that chat GPT or Claude just did for me. I'm gonna scan it over to see if there are any obvious errors. But what I'm not doing is really reading it sentence by sentence and going, wait. Do I really believe this sentence? And if I don't, is Claude right or am I right? And if Claude is right, how can I learn this? And how can I incorporate it into my thinking? None of that is happening when I use AI, and it should be because that's how humans learn, and that's how we get better at things. So I am now very afraid of AI.Stever Robbins [00:31:04]:I am afraid that it is going to deskill us very, very rapidly. Yeah. And I use it anyway. Go figure it out.Stuart Webb [00:31:12]:Articulate you have articulated a number of problems that I think we've got with AI at the moment. And it's nothing to do with the fact that well, it is to do partly with the fact that it's stealing stuff off the Internet and the the business models are highly flawed. But I think it is it's, for me, too often we're lazy and we just use it because it's quick and it's easy and we don't have to do the thinking. And I think sometimes we find thinking to be too much effort and I think that's partly and we go back to how are we teaching children. We're teaching them we're teaching them some of the some of the things which are not necessary to pass exams as opposed to do thinking. It's we're teaching them about we're teaching about the fact that they should know this stuff, but they don't have to think they don't have to learn it by doing any thinking. They learn it because it goes up on the blackboard and they copy it down or they write to a blackboard. Whatever screen they use now in teaching, I'm sure they don't use blackboards anymore, but it goes up and they just copy it down.Stuart Webb [00:32:03]:So We could spend many hours on that, but I'm gonna take us away because otherwise, we'll be here for the rest of the afternoon. And I don't wanna keep you that long because I know you've got things to do. Steve, you must be thinking we've had some really interesting questions, but when is he gonna be asking that really key question, the one that really makes me say, well, no. This is the key one that you should have asked. So I'm gonna ask you now to to pose that question and answer it for us.Stever Robbins [00:32:27]:I think the question you should have asked me, is why do we bother with any of this? Why why are we striving for, quote, unquote, success or to build our business or to have our hundred million dollar exit? And, you know, there's tons and reams of research that says that on people's death beds, they do not say, oh my god. I wish that I had acquired one more company. Right? It's the relationships that matter. As I as we're sitting here talking, the day care center across the street is taking the little tots out for their walk. There's, like, 20 of them. They're holding this little rope, and they're they're climbing up on the curve, and they're jumping, and they're making these little babbling tock noises. And even though I'm here with you, oh my god, it's coming in the window and I can't can barely stop myself from running over and going, oh gosh, they're so adorable. They're the future.Stever Robbins [00:33:23]:So I wanna be really, really clear. Right? All of the success stuff and the business stuff, none of this means anything. The only reason we do it is so that we can have a meaningful, happy life with relationships and people we love. And if that's the whole reason we're engaged in this set of endeavors and pretending that this is important, then why not start with the connection with the connections and the respect and the relationships and and build your business around that. Build your business around who do I wanna hang out with because I do business eight to ten hours a day. I'm gonna hang out with the people I'm doing business with. Instead of choosing the business and then hoping that you can find people to buy, choose the people and then find a business to serve them. And forget the hundred million dollar thing.Stever Robbins [00:34:16]:Trust me. You know, a couch made out of platinum thread is not more comfortable than a couch that's you know, that old stuff one that you got in the junkyard. It actually probably is more comfortable. But you you get the basic broad idea.Stuart Webb [00:34:31]:I'd love I'd love to have a an old couch, just to sit and talk about this while I've done it. You're absolutely right, Steve. But I I absolutely believe that too many people are spending time in companies and building businesses that make them unhappy. And, you know, you need to you need to know people to reach out to and have a coffee. You need to reach out to and speak to people who can just feed your soul. And I just kind of feel like you've done that for me this afternoon. There there's a big I've got a I've got a large contact list as well. I'm gonna go through that today.Stuart Webb [00:35:03]:I'm gonna make a note of some of the people that I have connected with in twenty years. No. I'm not that old. In in five years. And, just, just send them a message and find out. You know, there are people that I was I I spent some very happy years, when I was doing research at universities. I probably haven't spoken to them In a few years, I really should reach out and just say hello to them, and I'll be doing that. And then I'll put a system in place to keep in touch with them because that's the key thing, isn't it?Stever Robbins [00:35:28]:That is the key thing. Just remind them you exist, and eventually, you'll both be in the same city. You'll get together for lunch. You know, you'll plan a diamond heist together. You'll succeed. You'll wait long enough for the statute of limitations to wear off, and then you'll write a screenplay about it, and you obviously will be played by George Clooney.Stuart Webb [00:35:47]:I I can think of nothing better that I wanna do with my afternoon. Steve, thank you so much for spending some time with me. Listen. I'm I'm gonna say once again, look. Go to systemize.me/free-stuff to find out about Steve. Find out about that valuable, 10, 10, tops tips that he's gonna give me. I was gonna say the 10 tips, but it's not. It's only the top 10.Stuart Webb [00:36:08]:It's nothing more than the top 10.Stever Robbins [00:36:09]:I need to go put the word top in the title of that really quickly.Stuart Webb [00:36:14]:And now I'm just gonna beg you. Look. If you'd like to hear more about some of the people that are coming up, that are as joyful, they're as useful, they're as informative as Steva. Go go join, my my newsletter subscription list. Systemize.me/subscribe. Get on the list. Just get an email. It it doesn't come out very often.Stuart Webb [00:36:34]:I do not bombard you with 15 a day. It's I haven't got time for that, but I'll send you an email just letting you know who's coming up on the podcast, who you should join to listen to because some of these are absolutely brilliant. Stevie, you have been one of those people. Thank you so muchStever Robbins [00:36:48]:for beingStuart Webb [00:36:48]:here today, and thank you for bringing to our attention those tiny tots that are outside right at the moment enjoying themselves. Go join them. Go have fun. Go wherever they're going. I'm sure it's better than wherever you were planning to be some boring meeting that you were gonna go to.Stever Robbins [00:37:04]:Quite probably. Thank you very much, Stuart. I've really enjoyed it.Stuart Webb [00:37:08]:Thank you, Stever. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

On today's program Mr. Producer joins us for an important conversation about the power of focus.

"The world has an enormous shortage of qualified project managers - to the tune of tens of millions of people."In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Greg from Nodes & Links and we got to learn about how AI is solving construction's biggest workforce crisis, why American customers bite your hand off for ROI while Europeans think about it for budget cycles, and the physics behind project acceleration... and many more!Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why the construction industry needs a billion more project managers and how AI workers will fill the gap ✅ How one customer saved $63,000 per scheduler per year using automation software✅ The brutal reality of startup hiring - 0.3% acceptance rate from 15,000 CVs reviewed ✅ Why the CEO's job is preventing failure while everyone else maximizes successListen now on Spotify to discover how construction scheduling is being revolutionized and what it means for the future of mega projects worldwide.Our Sponsor: Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com---------Chapters00:00 Intro03:00 Introduction to Nodes and Links05:43 Evolution of Project Management Software08:54 The Role of AI in Construction11:39 Challenges in Project Management14:33 Customer Onboarding and Experience17:36 Pricing and Business Model20:35 Scaling Challenges in Tech23:29 Identifying Customer Pain Points34:14 Maximizing Productivity in Construction Projects35:55 Client vs Contractor Needs in Software37:07 Global Operations and Team Management38:36 Building High-Performance Remote Teams39:59 The CEO's Role in Preventing Failure43:29 Insights from 'The Physics of Project Acceleration'46:27 Recent Funding and Growth Strategies49:53 Understanding Profitability in Construction Tech52:01 Raising Capital in Construction Technology54:56 Calculating Capital Needs for Growth56:55 Vision for the Future of Project Management59:02 Cultural Nuances in Global Construction Practices

Are you spending too much time in the operatory without realizing it? What if shaving minutes off your procedures didn't just increase production but also improved patient satisfaction, reduced stress, and helped your associates level up faster? That's exactly what we're diving into in this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast. I'm joined by Dr. Aaron Nicholas—a practicing dentist, international speaker, faculty member with Dental Success Companies, and the founder of Monday Morning Dentistry. With over 37 years of clinical experience, Aaron has mastered the art of turning complex, time-consuming procedures into streamlined systems that can be applied the very next day in your practice. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why efficiency doesn't mean cutting corners Dr. Nicholas explains how you can maintain—or even raise—your clinical quality while dramatically reducing appointment times. The power of recording yourself A surprisingly effective tool for uncovering inefficiencies in your clinical and communication habits. Time benchmarks for key procedures How long should a crown prep and buildup really take? Dr. Nicholas breaks down realistic ranges for both new and experienced practitioners. Training associates the right way Why “letting them figure it out” is a costly mistake, and how to implement systems that get them efficient, faster. Hygiene checks without constant interruptions Learn Aaron's strategy for handling multiple hygienists while protecting your focused chair time. Anesthesia done smarter From Gal-Gates blocks to intraosseous injections, discover how to get patients numb faster and keep them comfortable throughout. Mindset shifts that matter How to view efficiency not as rushing, but as creating smoother systems that benefit your team, your patients, and your bottom line. — Key Takeaways 00:25 Introduction and Event Announcement 01:30 Meet Dr. Aaron Nicholas 03:50 Improving Efficiency in Dental Practices 05:37 Identifying Inefficiencies in Practice 09:40 Balancing Efficiency and Quality 11:30 Maximizing Productivity and Profitability 15:20 Training Associates for Efficiency 18:39 Optimizing Hygiene Practices 20:17 Mindset Shift in Dentistry 21:07 Training for Efficiency 23:04 Comprehensive Approach to Dental Procedures 26:50 Enhancing Anesthesia Techniques 29:53 The Importance of Patient Comfort 30:50 Lightning Round Insights   — Connect with Dr. Aaron Website: mondaymorningdentistry.com Email: anicholasdds@gmail.com Phone: 410-207-3527   — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at DrLenTau.com. This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more here. This podcast is sponsored by CallRail, call tracking & lead conversion software for dentists. Find out more here. Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!

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In this episode of The Social Media Takeaway, I chat with Kimberly Weitkamp, a marketing strategist, podcaster, coach, and host of the More Conversations, Clients, and Cash podcast.Kimberly helps coaches and service providers create content that connects and converts. She combines proven copywriting techniques with AI to help business owners drive more sales and leads.We talk about what makes good copy work, how to get started with AI without sounding robotic, and why strategy still comes first.You'll learn: ✅ Practical tips for writing persuasive copy that sounds like you ✅ AI tools that help you write faster without losing your voice ✅ How to use automation while keeping your marketing human ✅ Why you still need a clear strategy behind every piece of content ✅ Where to start if you want to save time without cutting cornersIf you're creating emails, sales pages, or social content and want to do it better and faster, this episode is for you.SHOW CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Kimberly Weitkamp00:55 Kimberly's Journey into Copywriting02:15 Embracing AI in Copywriting04:18 Tips for Writing Persuasive Copy05:54 Favorite AI Tools for Copywriting09:42 Maximizing Productivity with AI15:31 The Importance of Strategy in AI-Powered Marketing17:47 Free Guide and Upcoming Challenge20:08 Final TakeawaysConnect with Kimberly:LinkedInJoin the 3-day Live Challenge : AI-Powered Lead Gen & Sales for Coaches with Kimberly WeitkampThis is a great way to get hands-on with using AI in your content and marketing strategy.

Mindset Mastery: Turning Adversity Into Achievement | The MKB Podcast Episode 59, Season 7 link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/dyEPYcUijkg   Welcome to Season 7 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and current CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Join host and current CEO Mills Bender in this episode as she chats with entrepreneur Trevor Cowley about what it takes to be a successful business owner. Trevor shares his inspiring journey of turning a debt-ridden business into a seven-figure success and how resilience, grit, and dedication played a key role. Learn about his experiences, the importance of consistency, and how he leverages his mental resolve from personal challenges to overcome business obstacles. Plus, dive into insights about the Real Business Owners (RBO) Mastermind and how it can help you connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable business insights!  To connect with Trevor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbusinessowners/ Website: https://joinrbo.com/  Don't forget to subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and more from  @mkbcfo   Do you have your own financial questions for MKB? Please visit: Website: https://mkbcfo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkb_cfo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkbcfo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mkbcfo 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:43 Trevor's Business Journey: From Debt to Success 03:11 The Importance of Resilience and Grit 04:12 Pushing Physical Limits: The 1000-Day Challenge 05:00 Adapting to New Goals and Challenges 06:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life 09:40 Consistency and Overcoming Adversity 18:05 Applying Mental Resolve to Business 19:46 The Unseen Efforts Behind Success 20:57 Mindset: Who's in Control? 21:59 The Importance of Discipline in Business 23:53 Overcoming Overwhelm and Excuses 25:29 Maximizing Productivity and Focus 29:20 The Power of Mastermind Groups 34:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement #millsknowsbills #mkb #financialpodcast #fractionalcfo #resilience #consistiency #businessfinance #businessowner

Codie discusses the transformative potential of AI in business and productivity, emphasizing AI should be viewed as a powerful tool for humans rather than a replacement. She also explores the importance of using AI for research and market analysis, while cautioning against anthropomorphizing AI as a friend. The conversation concludes by highlighting the need for a strategic approach to integrating AI into business practices to maximize its benefits. Chapters 00:00 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Misconceptions 02:49 Maximizing Productivity with AI Tools 06:04 Innovative AI Applications in Content Creation 08:57 Research and Analysis: Leveraging AI for Insights 12:11 AI in Business Strategy and Market Analysis 15:05 Creating Unique Content with AI 17:58 The Role of AI in Personal Development and Business Growth 20:47 AI as a Tool: Understanding Its Limitations and Potential MORE FROM BIGDEAL:

In this episode, I share the biggest mistake entrepreneurs are making with AI: treating it like a tool instead of an employee. I break down the crucial shift you need to make to truly leverage AI's potential—by employing AI as an agent that works for you autonomously. I explain how AI can act as your personalized marketing assistant, handling tasks behind the scenes and bringing you content every day, so you don't have to restart the machine each time. You'll learn why AI should be viewed as a collaborator, not just a tool, and how this mindset shift can 10x your productivity. I also dive into my company, Inspired, and how it's designed to help you unlock higher levels of creativity and efficiency with AI. If you're ready to step into the future of AI and transform how you work, tune in to learn how to make AI your business's most valuable team member!

In this episode of the Well-Oiled Operations™ podcast, Stacy Tuschl discusses Maximizing Productivity with AI expert Rick Mulready. They explore how businesses harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs—without needing extensive tech knowledge. Rick debunks the myth that AI is only for tech experts, showing how it can act as a cost-effective business partner to automate tasks, enhance customer relationships, and accelerate content creation. By strategically deploying AI, companies can boost productivity and optimize workflows while maintaining a personalized touch and ensuring that clients and employees remain engaged and valued.   Also in this episode:  AI significantly transforms business operations by optimizing productivity and minimizing costs, without necessitating additional headcount. It's crucial to identify pain points or repetitive tasks within the business and then apply AI tools to address those issues effectively. AI helps businesses maintain personal engagement while scaling by enhancing, not replacing, human creativity and connection.   Work with Stacy Tuschl: Click HERE to Book A Call With Well Oiled Operations™ Learn how to streamline and scale your business with this FREE masterclass here!: Join My Free Masterclass - Protect Your Profit   Subscribe To Well-Oiled Operations™ with Stacy Tuschl: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Stacy Tuschl: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Original airdate: May 19, 2020 A disorganized and chaotic living space can lower our productivity and take a toll on our emotional health. Today, I'm excited to have Andrew Mellen as my guest, who will discuss the importance of tidying up our homes and the benefits of decluttering. Andrew is an organizational expert, public speaker, and the best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life! He's been called "The Most Organized Man in America" by the media having helped over 100,000 people to declutter and simplify their lives. As an authority on organizing and productivity, Andrew's addressed audiences from TEDx; he's worked with several corporate clients and made frequent media appearances, including the NY Times, LA Times, Real Simple, and O Magazine. During this conversation, Andrew shares his views on why we need to simplify, declutter, and create more time and space for the things that matter. He also shares simple techniques we can use to begin organizing and clearing away our spaces.

In today's meditation, you'll be guided in a meditation inspired by the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule. This powerful concept states that roughly 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. By focusing on the vital few, you can maximize your time, energy, and resources. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION SERIES Welcome to a meditation series inspired by the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule. This principle states that roughly 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. By focusing on the vital few, you can maximize your time, energy, and resources. This meditation series will guide you through techniques to: Identify your most impactful activities: Discover the 20% of tasks that yield the most significant results. Prioritize effectively: Learn to focus your energy on the vital few, eliminating distractions and low-value activities. Maximize productivity: Increase your efficiency and effectiveness by concentrating on the most impactful tasks. Cultivate a sense of accomplishment: Experience the satisfaction of achieving significant results with minimal effort. By embracing the Pareto Principle, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your priorities and unlock your true potential. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES This is episode 5 of this week's 7-day meditation series, "The Law of the Vital Few," episodes 2313-2319. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Become One of the Vital Few Live your life with an 80-20 ritual. Become more present by slowing down. Let go of expectations and accept life as it is in the moment. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique daily, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate.

Cynthia Dixon shares her transformative journey from being a dedicated executive assistant to establishing her own business.   Cynthia discusses how she transitioned from a traditional office role, where she was assigned to support specific executives, to a model where she selectively chooses her clients, ensuring a good match for both parties.   She explains the origins of Cynassist, emphasizing her shift to a more personalized approach in providing executive support.   She asserts that successful delegation involves recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses and leveraging team members to handle tasks that do not align with one's core competencies.   Cynthia visualizes building a team of passionate virtual assistants and continuing to support entrepreneurs, especially "mompreneurs," in balancing their professional and personal lives.   Business Pillar: Operations   Episode Link: unleashing-your-power-through-delegation   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

I've been working 100% for myself and no one else for over 8 years, and as someone that works virtually, you best believe I've collected some trinkets when it comes to personal productivity and time/energy optimization. Today we're talking about some of my favorite techniques for maximizing your schedule, improving your workflow, and bringing more intentional and supportive structure to your life so you can perform at your best

Chapter 1:Summary of Book Sprint"Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days" is a book written by Jake Knapp, with contributions from John Zeratsky and Braden Kowitz, who were part of Google Ventures. Originally published in 2016, the book introduces a unique five-day process called a "Sprint," designed to help businesses answer critical questions, solve significant issues, and innovate more effectively.The core concept of the Sprint process is structured creativity, applying time constraints and focused effort to reduce wasted time and increase productivity. The five-day structure breaks down as follows:1. Monday: The team begins by setting a long-term goal and brainstorming questions and challenges. The day is focused on mapping out the problem and choosing the most crucial area to focus on through expert interviews within the team.2. Tuesday: The focus is on solutions. Each team member sketches competing solutions on paper, expanding and refining initial ideas into complete sketches that detail their concept.3. Wednesday: The team reviews the solution sketches from Tuesday, debates their merits, and decides on which ones to prototype by considering how they fit towards the ultimate goal. A storyboard is created by the end of the day to guide the prototype creation.4. Thursday: The chosen solutions are turned into a high-fidelity prototype—a realistic façade, not a fully developed product. The aim is to create something sufficiently convincing to test with real users without investing in full development.5. Friday: The final day takes the prototype(s) to real users for feedback. The team observes the reactions of these test users and gathers valuable insights. The observations help in making data-driven decisions about how to proceed, correcting course if necessary or pushing forward with a proven concept.Jake Knapp asserts that a Sprint is suitable for businesses of any size, from startups to large organizations, and can aid in solving problems in various functions, from product development to marketing strategies. The Sprint provides a clear path forward, giving businesses a tangible product or clear evidence on why a concept shouldn't proceed. By compressing potentially months of work into a single week, the Sprint methodology promises to help teams innovate faster and more efficiently.Chapter 2:The Theme of Book SprintIt seems there may be a confusion regarding the title "Book Sprint" authored by Jake Knapp. Jake Knapp is known for a different book titled "Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days," which he co-authored with John Zeratsky and Braden Kowitz. This book, published in 2016, focuses on a unique five-day process for solving tough problems, specifically within the realm of business and product development.If you're looking for insights into "Sprint," here are the key components: Key Plot Points"Sprint" is non-fiction and does not have a traditional plot but rather outlines a step-by-step process for conducting a sprint. The book structures the sprint process into five days:1. Monday: Map - The sprint begins by creating a path for the week. The team defines the challenge and sets an achievable goal.2. Tuesday: Sketch - Each team member individually develops potential solutions, focusing on broad ideation rather than immediate practicality.3. Wednesday: Decide - The team reviews each solution, debates their merits, and decides which ones have the most potential for success.4. Thursday: Prototype - The chosen solutions are turned into a realistic prototype, a facade of the idea that looks and feels like a real product.5. Friday: Test - The prototype is then tested with real live users to understand the flaws, benefits, and usability of the concept. Character...

Episode 235: In this episode, Vonda and Lori share their personal experiences and challenges with energy and brain power at the end of the day. They discuss what a personal productivity curve is and why it's important to understand it in order to maximize your productivity during your most productive time of day.They provide valuable tips and strategies to help you identify your most productive time of day and ways to optimize your productivity during that time. They also share an eye-opening fact on email management that can improve your productivity and efficiency.Join Vonda and Lori in this informative and practical episode to learn how to unlock your full productivity potential.Sponsored by: Flower CliqueFlower Clique Prep SchoolReal Life Retail Florist

Episode 4: Marketing Is in Its AI Era: Strategies, Tools, and Insights with Tahnee Perry Interview: Tahnee Perry Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Ken Roden and Erin Mills explore the ways AI is reshaping marketing strategies with Tahnee Perry, an expert in AI-powered marketing. They discuss the accessibility of AI tools for marketers, the benefits of using AI in content creation and distribution, and the importance of maintaining a human touch in marketing. Tahnee shares practical tips for incorporating AI into marketing workflows and maximizing productivity. She also highlights the impact of AI on personalization and the future of marketing. 00:54 Exploring AI Tools: ChatGPT vs. Claude in Marketing 02:23 Personalizing AI: Crafting Custom GPTs 04:02 Insights: Tahnee Perry on AI-Driven Marketing Strategies 14:21 Maximizing Content Creation with AI: Tools and Strategies 28:19 AI's Impact on Marketing Distribution and Personalization 28:55 Exploring Programmatic SEO and Personalized Content 31:35 Navigating the MarTech Landscape: Selection and Integration 33:51 Implementing AI in Marketing: Challenges and Strategies 35:25 Maximizing Productivity with AI Tools Key Takeaways: AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, are becoming more accessible and affordable, allowing marketers to experiment and integrate AI into their workflows. Custom GPTs can be created to refine messaging and generate personalized content based on audience insights and brand guidelines. AI can help marketers brainstorm ideas, synthesize customer data, and create targeted content that resonates with their audience. Collaboration and human input are essential for maintaining a human touch in marketing while leveraging AI tools for efficiency and productivity. Marketers should assess their existing tools and resources before investing in new AI technologies, considering integration capabilities and long-term viability. About our Guest: Tahnee Perry is a leading expert in AI-powered marketing and the author of "Zero to Unicorn." With over a decade of experience in digital marketing innovation, Tahnee helps businesses harness the power of AI to transform their marketing strategies. She has presented at major industry events and contributed to publications like Forbes and Medium. Notable Quotes: "AI is not replacing people yet. It helps elevate people who are still developing their skills." - Tahnee Perry "The key is sitting down and figuring out what you want to do and what outcome you're looking for. Then find the right AI tool and experiment to add efficiency to your workflow." - Tahnee Perry "AI can help you think through all the different steps to come up with your marketing plan and identify your ideal customer profile. It adds efficiency and momentum to your work." - Tahnee Perry Resources: Tahnee Perry's newsletter, "Zero to Unicorn": Link Follow Tahnee Perry on LinkedIn Liza Adams' Frameworks: Link Opus Clips: Link Reclaim: Link Read.ai: Link Veed.io: Link Mutiny: Link SmartCat: Link To listen to the full episode and stay updated on future episodes, visit the FutureCraft Marketing Podcast website. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of any company or business we currently work for/with or have worked for/with in the past. Music: Far Away - MK2

Today we are, this is the sixth month. We're at the halfway point of the year. And I thought it would be a great time to give you a boost, a pep talk to encourage you to focus on what you need to do for your business, which is really every episode, but specifically in regards to how we sacrifice ourselves for other people. Let's get into it! The post TBBVA275 – ️ Maximizing Productivity: When the Helper Needs Help appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

If you're in a busy season of life and doing your best to be productive through this time, this conversation is for you. We're talking to entrepreneur, Andria Singletary, who shares her journey of launching a business while navigating motherhood. She shares valuable tips for how to make it work but even more, you'll hear from someone who has walked this path and doesn't sugarcoat the process. It's tough to try and juggle it all but knowing you're not alone is often helpful and that's what this conversation will bring to you - a friendly reminder that you can do this and some practical tips to make it happen.  Takeaways: How to create dedicated time for your business amidst a busy life. Strategies for adjusting when unexpected disruptions occur. The importance of asking for and accepting support from loved ones. Resources Mentioned:  Website: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com  Mama Turned Mompreneur Podcast: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/podcast/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamaturnedmompreneur/ Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874 Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/ Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Winning Tactics: Applying Excellence to Everyday Productivity | Mark Struczewskihttps://misterproductivity.com/Maximizing Productivity in Life and Business with Mark StruczewskiIn this episode, hosted by NaRon Tillman, the discussion explores the balance between productivity and technology, particularly focusing on AI's role in automating production while also potentially reducing engagement in critical tasks. NaRon uses sports, specifically baseball, to illustrate how over-reliance on surface metrics like batting averages without deeper analysis can be misleading in assessing true productivity. Guest Mark joins the conversation, adding his perspective from European football (soccer) and highlighting the importance of looking 'inside the numbers' to evaluate real productivity in sports and beyond. The dialogue transitions into broader themes of productivity, covering topics like the significance of planning, setting boundaries, health and wellness, and mindfulness as fundamental components of a productive life. Mark shares his journey from being fired in 2005 to finding his niche as a productivity coach, emphasizing the critical role clarity and asking 'why' play in personal and professional development. The episode also touches on practical advice for efficiently using tools like calendars, and the importance of fun and enjoyment in pursuing productivity.Time Line00:00 Welcome to the Show: Time, Host, and Expectations00:11 The Impact of AI on Productivity00:59 Diving Deep into Sports Analogies for Productivity03:52 Exploring Productivity in Sports with Guest Mark07:46 The Journey to Finding One's Productive Path13:20 Unraveling the Complexity of Productivity Coaching19:27 Back to Basics: The Foundation of Productivity22:35 The Power of Prioritization and Time Management23:04 Managing Expectations and the Power of One23:39 Real-Life Lessons on Procrastination and Accountability26:26 The Importance of Health and Wellness in Productivity28:43 Mindfulness, Planning, and Setting Boundaries36:11 Leveraging Podcasting for Impactful Communication39:29 The Art of Reading and Studying Books for Growth40:54 Closing Thoughts and EncouragementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walk-in-victory--4078479/support.

Welcome back to the DYB Podcast! In this episode, the team discusses the power of courtesy canvassing and the importance of engaging in this activity with resolve and determination.  They share success stories and practical strategies for maintaining focus, building business relationships, and achieving financial growth.  From tracking time and prioritizing tasks to handling client interactions and seeking business opportunities, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and valuable insights for painting contractors looking to break through to higher success.  Tune in to hear about effective networking, time management, client relationships, and the pursuit of financial freedom.  Join us as we explore strategies and stories to inspire growth in business and in life and Double Your Business faster! Book a complimentary call with Steve today: https://scheduleyourfreestrategycall.as.me

Welcome to this episode of the Imperfect Marketing Podcast, where we dive into the nuances of maximizing productivity for entrepreneurs. Join us as Kendra Corman unravels effective strategies for navigating the multifaceted roles entrepreneurs often juggle. Today's conversation sheds light on practical approaches to enhance productivity, ensuring you make the most of your time and resources.Topics Covered in Today's Conversation:·         Maximizing Productivity using Time Blocking·         Outsourcing and Delegation·         The Pomodoro TechniqueEpisode Resources:·         Eisenhower Matrix: A strategic tool for prioritizing tasks: https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrix ·         Pomodoro Technique: A time management method to boost mental agility.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique ·         Metricool: Social media scheduling tool: https://mtr.cool/CYCHIE·         Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151 Join Kendra every Tuesday and Thursday as she explores the imperfect journey of making progress and growing through marketing. Whether you're tackling marketing single-handedly or leading a team, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your productivity and push your entrepreneurial endeavors to new heights. Looking to save time or get more information from AI?If you're just starting out with AI or looking to enhance your outputs, my book 'Mastering AI in Communications' is your essential guide. Whether you're a beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, grab your free electronic copy or purchase it on Amazon right here!Amazon: https://a.co/d/bhblVcGFree e-version: https://courses.kendracorman.com/aibookDon't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make AI your most powerful tool yet in saving time and improving efficiency!

Did you know that only 10 to 15% of the world's population has flown by air? Ashdin discusses the importance of utilizing this time effectively, sharing his favorite productivity hacks for in-flight work. From document writing to email management, he emphasizes the value of distraction-free airtime. Tune in to discover how you can turn your travel hours into opportunities for personal and professional growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all running on limited time in our businesses, which makes it seem impossible to grow. What if I told you that you could run your business on just 15 hours per week, would you believe me? In today's episode, mom of three Taylor Mobely joins us to share how she's been able to maximize her productivity with limited time and run her business, blog, and podcast on—you guessed it—15 hours per week. Have you ever thought about having a membership for your brand? No matter your niche, you can monetize your content with Memberful. Memberful allows you to create a new source of income by turning your content into a membership business. Create content that you're passionate about while making money doing it. Memberful has so many features that offer you the opportunity to monetize and create. Get started for free at the link below! Try Now >> Find it Quickly 02:18 - Taylor's Entrepreneurial Journey and Work-Life Balance 04:21 - The Power of Systemization in Business 05:38 - Organizing Your Business with Notion 12:58 - Creating a Productive Weekly Schedule 21:02 - The Hustle of Motherhood and Content Creation 23:46 - Balancing Work and Family Life: Real Talk 27:31 - Strategic Planning for Efficient Content Creation 33:47 - Embracing the Future: Domain Hoarding and Business Dreams   Resources Mentioned The Profitable Blogger Society Thrive's Youtube Channel Thrive Facebook Community Shift Notion Zapier Connect with Taylor taylorlately.com stan.store/taylormobleyco Hustle Like a Mother @taylormobleyco @taylor.lately   Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!  ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! 

Welcome back to 'Glimpse to Greatness.' In this fourth episode, 'Maximizing Productivity for Peak Performance,' we delve into what productivity truly means and how to enhance it in every aspect of your life. We'll explore strategies to identify where you may be falling short and how to prioritize tasks that align with your career goals. Discover the power of time blocking and task management to reduce distractions and improve focus. We'll revisit your clarity chart to ensure it still represents your best self and discusses how to use technology like Trello and the Pomodoro technique to optimize your daily workflow. Join us as we provide practical tools and insights to help you streamline your tasks and accelerate your career progress. Ready to transform your productivity and achieve more? Let's dive in!Complete the Promotion Readiness ChecklistBook a High-Performance Career Strategy call with RosieCheck out the Unlock the Leader Within Membership with Rosie ZilinskasRosie's Website: https://nowomanleftbehind.comRosie's LinkedIn: @RosieCareerCoaching

  In this episode of the Well-Oiled Operations™ podcast, we explore maximizing productivity without burnout, as Stacy unveils the secrets to achieving high efficiency without the risk of fatigue. She highlights the revolutionary role of 'brain breaks' in boosting business performance. Stacy illustrates the significant uplift these brief intermissions can provide to your work output. Stacy shares her approach to overcoming decision fatigue and midday slumps through strategic 'brain breaks,' like exercising or sauna sessions, to refresh her mind and enhance task efficiency. She emphasizes that maximizing productivity involves thoughtful rest, not constant work. Also in this episode: Your current success may require a model rework to sustain and grow further. Sometimes, the key to overcoming a plateau is to reconnect with the reason you started your business. Ensure you're not overwhelming your business with mediocre services by honing in on what works best.   Work with Stacy Tuschl: Click HERE to Book A Call With Stacy Increase Your Profits While Getting Your Time Back: Join My Free Masterclass - Protect Your Profit Join Well Oiled Operations ™ Live: A 3-Day Virtual Conference Designed to Help You Build & Maximize Your Team to Increase Profit While Reducing Your Workload.   Subscribe To Well-Oiled Operations™ with Stacy Tuschl: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Stacy Tuschl: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram   About Stacy Tuschl And Well-Oiled Operations™: As a best-selling author, speaker, and successful business owner, I empower small business owners to thrive. Through my Well-Oiled Operations™ approach, I assist entrepreneurs in attracting customers, increasing profits, and finding personal happiness. My proven process helps students overcome challenges, reach their full potential, and establish self-sustaining ventures—all while maintaining a balanced life. You shouldn't sacrifice your well-being for your business; your business should enhance your life. I understand the worries and doubts you face but trust me, your dreams can be realized. Let me guide you in transforming your local business into your ultimate vision, fostering tranquility, prosperity, and fulfillment.   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Welcome to an empowering episode of WholeCEO Podcast where we unravel the secrets to unlocking our true potential with the incredible Mark Effinger in "How Can We Unlock Our True Potential To Be Unstoppable." 1️⃣ **Unlocking True Potential:** Join Mark as he shares insights on the keys to unlocking your true potential. Discover actionable strategies and mindset shifts that will propel you towards unprecedented personal and professional growth. 2️⃣ **Transforming Brain Performance:** In this episode, explore the fascinating realm of brain performance transformation. Mark Effinger delves into techniques and practices to enhance cognitive abilities, allowing you to optimize your mental capacity and thrive in every aspect of life. 3️⃣ **Maximizing Productivity and Brain Power:** Uncover the secrets to becoming superhuman by maximizing productivity and brain power. Mark provides actionable tips to boost efficiency, enhance focus, and tap into your full potential, creating a pathway to unstoppable success. 4️⃣ **From Sick to Superhuman:** Embark on a journey from sickness to superhuman as Mark Effinger guides you through transformative steps to elevate your health. Learn how to overcome obstacles, achieve peak performance, and unlock the superhuman within. 5️⃣ **Boosting Health and Performance with Nootropics:** Discover the science of nootropics and how they can be a game-changer for your health and performance. Mark sheds light on incorporating these cognitive enhancers into your routine, providing a holistic approach to elevated well-being. Tune in for an episode filled with actionable insights, transformative strategies, and a roadmap to unlocking your true potential and becoming unstoppable. Don't miss "How Can We Unlock Our True Potential To Be Unstoppable" with Mark Effinger.

  In this episode of the Dopamine Pursuit Podcast, host Kristen Slonicki delves into the crucial topic of time efficiency and mind organization. With a focus on practical strategies and actionable tips, Kristen shares insights to help listeners optimize their productivity and achieve their goals. Key topics covered include: Setting Clear Goals: Learn how to define clear objectives and reverse-engineer your path to success. Establishing Effective Systems: Discover the importance of planning ahead, staying organized, and automating repetitive tasks. Building Consistent Routines: Explore the benefits of establishing daily routines and rituals to enhance productivity. Eliminating Distractions: Identify common distractions and strategies to minimize their impact on your focus. Executing with Presence: Embrace mindfulness techniques to stay present and fully engaged in your tasks. Embracing Repetition: Understand the value of consistency and repetition in achieving excellence over time. Whether you're striving for professional success, personal growth, or a balanced lifestyle, this episode provides valuable insights to help you make the most of your time and resources. Tune in now to elevate your productivity and pursue your goals with clarity and efficiency. —— ☑️ Follow:  Help support our show, & get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes.

In this episode of ‘Your Daily SPARK' explores how AI technology can revolutionize our workflows, turning time-consuming tasks into efficient processes. Discover the transformative power of AI as your ultimate personal assistant for enhanced productivity and well-being. Sample Prompt Template: "Given my current challenge with [specific aspect of your workflow, e.g., email management], I'm seeking AI tools or strategies to streamline my tasks. I often find myself [describe your situation, e.g., spending hours sorting emails], which impacts my [describe the impact, e.g., creativity and strategic planning time]. Could you recommend 3-4 AI solutions that could integrate into my routine to optimize [mention the specific workflow aspect, e.g., email organization] and enhance my productivity? Additionally, tips on implementing these solutions effectively would be greatly appreciated." Learn with Sabba: For a deeper understanding of how AI can transform your career and personal life, check out Sabba Quidwai's free webinar, "AI Simplified: 3 Steps to Secure Your Career Future and Cut 8+ Hours From Your Day." It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to harness the power of AI to enhance their work and personal life. Sign up at https://designingschools.org/aibwebinar and start your journey towards a future where you and AI work in harmony to achieve more than ever before. For more insights and guidance on thriving in an AI-integrated world, visit Sabba's website at https://designingschools.org. Embrace the journey of discovering and enhancing your unique human qualities in an AI-driven world. Let's co-create a future that leverages the best of both human and artificial intelligence.

Hello, sunshines! I am SO excited to bring you this interview with Brittnie Renee who has mastered the art of 15-hour work weeks. We dive into the challenges of being constantly busy as an entrepreneur and parent, and how to structure your days for increased efficiency and productivity. Brittnie shares her journey from working exhaustively to intentionally structuring her time to be present for her family while still advancing her photography business. Key strategies include task prioritization during child-free hours, balancing work with parental duties, and the importance of planning and organizing tasks to work smarter, not harder.  DM me and tell me what tip is going to help you save time in your business! - https://www.instagram.com/racheltraxler ☀️Extras!☀️ Join Passion To Profit and consistently book your highest packages! - https://racheltraxler.com/passiontoprofit  You are going to LOVE my posing freebie! - https://racheltraxler.com/bts-video You do NOT want to miss all of the freebies I have on my website! - https://racheltraxler.com/shop Leave a review for a chance to be entered into this month's giveaway! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gold-biz-podcast/id1553374027 ☀️Time stamps☀️ 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle of Balancing Work and Life 01:25 Strategies for Balancing Work and Family Time 04:07 Maximizing Productivity with Day Blocking and Planning 08:45 The Power of Delegation and Outsourcing 14:50 Achieving a 15-Hour Work Week: Tips and Techniques 19:09 Final Thoughts and Advice on Productivity Get Brittnie's planner! Use code RACHEL15 for 15% off! - https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Follow Brittnie on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/

In this episode of the TWC Talks podcast, Mike Walker interviews Michael Young, the Founder of Elite Productivity. They discuss how to optimize time and achieve more in a day. Mike Young shares his expertise in helping small business owners, coaches, consultants, and agency owners scale their businesses and create more time and freedom. He explains the importance of shifting the paradigm of time management and adopting a more qualitative approach to time. They also talk about the benefits of simplification, creating space, and implementing effective systems in business.'Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources.Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brandshttps://welchequities.com/

Welcome to the era where remote teams reign supreme, and in the dynamic realm of digital marketing, they're not just a trend – they're the new normal. Picture this: cost savings, flexibility galore, tapping into global talent pools, and a productivity surge that's off the charts.But hey, let's keep it real – working from afar has its quirks. Communication hiccups, collaboration calisthenics, and the occasional performance management cha-cha. In this blog, I've got the down-low on tips and tricks to not just navigate, but master the art of supercharging your digital marketing game with a remote team. Let's get into it.This week, Jennie talks about: Content Overview

37. At any given moment, I am within three feet of my journal or planner....but like actually. Journaling, planning, and list making are some of my favorite ways to order my thoughts, manage my productivity, regulate my emotions, and stay focused. I have been journaling and planning for years, so this week, I'm sharing my best tips and tricks for forming these new habits. See you next week x RESOURCES Foucault's Panopticon: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/english/theory/newhistoricism/modules/foucaultcarceral.html Papier (current planner): https://www.papier.com/ Why journaling is good for you: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1 https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 30% OFF PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, your host, Carl White is joined by his friend Mark Pfeiffer to discuss the concept of Green Time and Red Time. They share their personal experiences with tracking their daily activities and how it has transformed their mindset and productivity. They emphasize the importance of being honest with oneself and consistently dedicating time to prospecting and building relationships. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your business, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for maximizing your success in the mortgage industry. Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com.

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Join host Tara McGillicuddy on ADHD Support Talk Radio as she explores the powerful strategies of body doubles and accountability partners for maximizing productivity in individuals with ADHD. In this episode, Tara delves into practical tips and expert insights to help listeners harness the potential of these supportive techniques. Whether you're looking to enhance focus, conquer procrastination, or improve time management, this episode offers invaluable guidance to empower you on your ADHD journey. Tune in to discover how to leverage body doubles and accountability partnerships to achieve greater productivity and success. Tara McGillicuddy has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed her natural skills as an empath. She now also combines the rare gift of sight and energetic knowing and her latest project is Empath Now a resource to help Empower Empaths. ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more.  Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast. Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes.

Join your inspiring host Christine Courtney as she dives deep into the world of leadership strengths with special guest Elaine Porcher, a renowned positive psychology coach dedicated to strengths-based development. In this thought-provoking episode, Christine reveals her research admiration for the pioneering work by Buckingham and Ashley Goodall, shedding light on how redefining strengths can transform our professional and personal lives.Elaine brings a touch of personal insight, sharing anecdotes and evidence that prove when you play to your strengths, you not only enhance productivity but also fuel your happiness. Discover the surprising impact using just 10-15% more of what you love at work can have on preventing burnout and elevating efficiency, backed by influential findings from the Gallup study and Mayo Clinic research.Witness a candid recount of a conference gone awry as Christine and Elaine reminisce over a time their comedic flair was restricted, and the valuable lessons learned about honoring one's inherent talents. Elaine's expertise shines as she advocates for the growth mindset, encouraging listeners to weave their strengths into every facet of life, even in the face of limitations.Listeners seeking to boost their leadership acumen won't want to miss Christine's exploration of the VIA Institute assessment and its profound implications for understanding team dynamics. As we step into the realm of positive psychology coaching and the science behind what makes teams tick, "Stepping into your Leadership" offers actionable insights into identifying and harnessing the strengths that make you a truly effective leader.Tune in to 'Strength Finder' for an enlightening conversation and gain the tools to identify your own strengths, encourage happiness and satisfaction among your team, and lead with confidence and clarity. Subscribe now to ensure you're part of this empowering journey toward outstanding leadership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are You Struggling to Boost Productivity Without Increasing Headcount? In this episode of Fordify LIVE! The Business Growth Show, host Ford Saeks engages with Maura Thomas, a thought leader in workplace productivity and culture. Together, they debunk common myths about 'doing more with less' and provide transformative strategies for enhancing productivity and culture in your organization.  Ford and Maura discuss: Strategies for enhancing productivity without increasing workforce. Understanding attention management vs. time management Tips for cultivating a positive, productive workplace culture. Insights into managing workplace distractions and preventing burnout. Watch the full Interview on YouTube. Maura sheds light on the myths surrounding 'doing more with less' and offers practical tips on how to foster a culture that supports both personal efficiency and team dynamics. This episode is particularly relevant for business leaders and managers seeking to improve their teams' productivity and overall workplace atmosphere.  Tune into Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11AM Central on your favorite social platforms for more episodes filled with business growth wisdom. Catch the Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for your weekly dose of insights and actionable tips. About Maura Thomas: Maura Thomas is a leading voice in the field of productivity and attention management. With a profound passion for productivity, Maura has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals and teams at companies of all sizes achieve significant results and maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a TEDx Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional, and published author, her expertise is widely recognized. Maura's approach is grounded in the belief that success is not just about professional achievements but also about personal well-being. For more insights into her work and philosophy, visit her website MauraThomas.com About Ford Saeks: Ford Saeks, a renowned Business Growth Accelerator with over two decades of experience, has significantly impacted the business world by generating over a billion dollars in sales globally. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., he excels in driving customer loyalty, brand expansion, and sparking innovation. Ford's dynamic and innovative approach has led him to found over ten companies, author five books, secure three U.S. patents, and earn multiple industry accolades. His expertise extends to AI prompt engineering, notably in training AI for effective content creation. Ford's recent participation in the "Unleash AI for Business Summit" highlighted his insights on how AI, like ChatGPT, is transforming business operations, marketing, sales, and customer experiences. Discover more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his show at Fordify.tv.

In this insightful episode of our productivity podcast, we delve into the dynamic duo of time management tools: to-do lists and calendars. Join us as we explore why successful executives and business leaders harness the strengths of both these tools to conquer overwhelm and achieve peak efficiency. We break down the distinct roles of to-do lists and calendars, and how they complement each other in an executive's day-to-day life. Learn from real-world examples and practical tips on how to effectively capture your ideas and schedule your time to maximize productivity. Whether you're struggling to keep track of your tasks or looking to refine your time management skills, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies. We'll guide you through the process of triaging your to-do list, scheduling important tasks, and avoiding the common pitfalls of overloading your calendar. Tune in to transform the way you approach your daily schedule, and take a step towards mastering the art of productivity! Perfect for executives of small to medium-sized businesses looking to optimize their workday efficiency. Do you want to improve your work habits? Subscribe to The Productive Life email newsletter! It's free every Saturday: MisterProductivity.com/newsletter Get ready to change how you work. Every week, I'll share tips to help you get your work done fast. Here's why you should subscribe: 1. Learn top tricks to reach your goals. 2. Discover secret ways to boost your work. 3. Find the right balance between work and rest. Time is precious. Our tips are the key to success. Don't miss out on improving your work. Subscribe to The Productive Life newsletter for free this and every Saturday. WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? I'm a productivity coach who helps solopreneurs banish calendar and task overwhelm to stay on top of their business, not be run over by it. Host of The Mister Productivity Podcast.

Wanting to skyrocket your TPT business success in 2024? Let's explore creative solutions to time management that don't necessarily mean expanding your payroll. I'll take you through my journey of reshaping family routines and utilizing support networks to carve out dedicated time for business growth. It's all about leveraging your resources wisely and developing SOPs to strike the perfect balance between personal life and professional ambitions, without having to shoulder the additional cost of hired help. Join me as I guide you through the strategies that have helped me and can assist you in confidently striding toward your business goals.

In this conversation, John Picciuto and Steven Sirvan discuss the experience of running a marathon. They explore the therapeutic benefits of running and the importance of pursuing passions and self-expression. The conversation emphasizes the need to take risks, avoid complacency, and support others in their creative endeavors. They conclude by reflecting on the significance of birthdays and age in relation to personal growth and achievement. The conversation explores the importance of time, relationships, and productivity. It emphasizes the value of spending time with loved ones and prioritizing meaningful experiences over material possessions. The discussion delves into the challenges of managing multiple projects and avoiding burnout. It also highlights the significance of evolving creative style and vision. Overall, the conversation encourages embracing change, setting goals, and making the most of every day. Takeaways: Training for a marathon requires dedication, discipline, and careful planning. Running a marathon can be a mentally and physically challenging experience, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Engaging in creative outlets, such as running, woodworking, or photography, can provide a sense of fulfillment and self-expression. It is important to support and encourage others in their creative pursuits. Taking risks and avoiding complacency are essential for personal growth and fulfillment. Time with loved ones is precious and should be prioritized. Maximizing productivity and managing time effectively can lead to a more fulfilling life. Experiences and relationships hold more value than material possessions. Taking the leap and embracing change can lead to personal growth and success. Finding a balance between work and personal life is essential for overall well-being. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:59 Discussing the Marathon Experience 02:22 Training for the Marathon 03:15 Calculating Pace and Finishing Time 04:08 Motivation for Running the Marathon 05:30 Commitment and Preparation for the Marathon 06:28 Overcoming Challenges during the Marathon 07:52 The Mental and Physical Effects of Running a Marathon 08:48 Preference for Running Outdoors 09:44 The Therapeutic Benefits of Running 10:39 Crossing the Finish Line and Post-Marathon Reflections 12:35 Exploring Other Endurance Challenges 13:27 The Importance of Self-Expression and Pursuing Passions 15:23 Finding Fulfillment in Various Creative Outlets 19:18 Taking Risks and Avoiding Complacency 23:28 The Impact of Social Media on Creativity and Self-Esteem 28:05 The Importance of Supporting Others' Passions 30:18 Encouraging Others to Pursue Their Interests 32:09 Overcoming Insecurities and Fear of Judgment 35:02 The Never-Ending Pursuit of Growth and Progress 37:00 Reflecting on Birthdays and Age 38:24 The Importance of Time and Relationships 39:22 Prioritizing Time with Loved Ones 40:18 Maximizing Productivity and Time Management 41:18 Setting Goals and Building a Roadmap 41:46 The Power of Time and Productivity 42:39 The Value of Sleep and Productive Hours 43:36 Exploring New Opportunities and Projects 44:05 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Challenges 45:03 Balancing Work and Personal Life 45:33 The Significance of Experiences over Material Possessions 46:31 The Value of Time and Freedom 47:58 Making Choices and Pursuing Dreams 49:25 The Journey of Obtaining Possessions 50:23 The Illusion of Money and Time 51:20 Day-by-Day Satisfaction and Productivity 52:54 Taking the Leap and Embracing Change 53:50 Reacting to Unexpected Situations 54:21 The Journey of Building a Career 55:44 Avoiding Burnout and Taking Breaks 56:42 The Challenges of Managing Multiple Projects 57:39 The Long-Term Commitment to a Creative Outlet 58:36 The Evolution of Creative Style and Vision 59:56 The Benefits of Shooting Film 01:02:32 The Ever-Changing Nature of Life and Perspectives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewrongadvicepod/support

Join our conversation with Carina Lawson, a business efficiency consultant and the founder of Ponderlily Paper & Planners. Gain valuable insights and tips to elevate your daily productivity, striking the perfect balance between ease and efficiency. Unlock strategies, tips, and insights for a productivity boost and take your business to new heights. Tune in now! Let's continue the conversation! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes

In this episode with Kendra Lanterman, we talk about how she manages to balance her career and family life, the valuable lessons she has learned along the way, and how she stays true to who she is no matter what. Kendra is a Colorado native who has been deeply involved in the real estate business for a significant part of her life. She began her journey by working as an office assistant during high school, and on the day she turned 18, she started studying for her real estate license. Throughout her career, Kendra has consistently been a top producer, indicating her high level of success in the industry. One notable aspect of Kendra's expertise is her extensive knowledge of various regions within Colorado. She has experience selling properties in a wide range of locations, from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins and everything in between. This means she is well-versed in the unique real estate markets and conditions of different areas in Colorado. Kendra Lanterman is known for her exceptional time management skills and ability to make the most of her day. When she's not helping clients achieve their real estate goals and dreams, she enjoys spending time with her family, pursuing her passion for photography, exploring craft breweries and foodie destinations, participating in or sponsoring local community events, and making the most of Colorado's diverse and exciting lifestyle. In addition to her real estate expertise, Kendra is a valuable resource for anyone looking for advice on local campgrounds, hiking trails, investment opportunities, pocket listings, or recommendations for family-friendly happy hour or dining options. She is described as a Colorado expert who can provide valuable insights into the state's lifestyle and real estate scene.

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked skill of saying "no" and how it can significantly maximize your productivity. You'll learn 3 challenges people encounter when they find it difficult to say no, how to say no effectively, and 7 practical exercises and tips to help you move from theory to action. Do you want to improve your work habits? Subscribe to The Productive Life email newsletter! It's free every Saturday: MisterProductivity.com/nl Get ready to change how you work. Every week, I'll share tips to help you get your work done fast. Here's why you should subscribe: 1. Learn top tricks to reach your goals. 2. Discover secret ways to boost your work. 3. Find the right balance between work and rest. Time is precious. Our tips are the key to success. Don't miss out on improving your work. Subscribe to The Productive Life newsletter for free this and every Saturday. WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? I'm a productivity coach who helps solopreneurs banish calendar and task overwhelm to stay on top of their business, not be run over by it. Host of The Mister Productivity Podcast.

Join us in this dynamic episode as we engage with Carina Lawson – a business efficiency consultant, high-performance coach, and the visionary behind Ponderlily Paper & Planners. Carina's expertise shines as she unveils the transformative power of decluttering within the work environment. Discover the catalyst that led Carina to become a multifaceted professional, dedicated to streamlining businesses, empowering individuals, and fostering organizational excellence through her acclaimed venture, Ponderlily Paper & Planners. Intriguingly, Carina delves into the profound impact that clutter wields over us within our workspace. As a seasoned expert, she shares invaluable strategies that transcend mere tidying, elevating productivity, focus, and overall well-being in the work environment. Uncover actionable insights as Carina presents a treasure trove of methods to declutter at work, seamlessly integrating them into your routine to unleash unparalleled productivity. Her approaches serve as a beacon, guiding you toward a clutter-free zone that fuels your professional journey. Curious about maintaining organization in her own life? Carina graciously unveils her personal strategies for staying organized. From time-tested techniques to her unique methodologies, Carina's insights are poised to inspire and empower. Prepare to be enthralled by Carina Lawson's wisdom and expertise as we navigate the realms of business efficiency, high-performance coaching, and the art of decluttering. Tune in to unlock the secrets of a streamlined workspace and learn how to harness decluttering's potential to elevate productivity, focus, and success. Website: https://ponderlily.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareponderlily/ Free Offer: https://ponderlily.com/collections/prin1tables Special Offer: https://ponderlily.com 15% discount at Ponderlily. Use the code GETORGANIZED at checkout Connect with Janet: Schedule a FREE 15 Minute consultation: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/services/15-minute-session-with-janet      Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized    YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetmtaylor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janettheorganizer?lang=en   Organizing Resources: Janet's Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizerjanet e-Course-Clear Your Desk, Clear Your Mind: https://www.udemy.com/course/clear-your-desk-clear-your-mind/?referralCode=0DD419607B4412066F49   Ways You Can Support Our Podcast: Individuals: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GCGOwithJanet    Businesses: https://www.shoutparty.com/shop/p/got-clutter-get-organized-with-janet