In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an MBA from New York University, he has founded three companies and authored five books, notably "Finding Clarity". His passion for integrating mindfulness into leadership culminated in the "Search Inside Yourself" program at Google, an influential initiative that married emotional intelligence… Continue reading
Episode 480: Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 2)
In the second part of my podcast conversation with Asian Efficiency's Thanh Pham, we explore various aspects of productivity, time management, and the impact of AI. The conversation covers breaking past time barriers, the utility value of money at different… Continue reading
Episode 407: Rob Walker talks about The Art of Noticing
Over the past 7+ years of hosting this podcast, I noticed something: I've never gone back into previous conversations and revisited them with you. So I decided to make that more of a thing going forward. The first episode of… Continue reading
2 Quotes That Will Help You Be (Truly) Productive
Yep. It's an ugly title. But I wanted to make sure that you offer up some attention to the following 2 quotes. You can do that in whatever order you choose: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly… Continue reading
How to Start Pacing Your Productivity
When contemplating your level of productivity, it's easy to get caught up in how much you're able to do in a given day, week, and so on. Quantified productivity is something anyone can calculate. It's why measurements like Inbox Zero… Continue reading
Episode 405: Becca Ribbing talks about Clarity, Getting Unstuck, and Journaling
Not too long ago, I changed the way we introduce each episode of the podcast. If you've been listening for a while, then you probably know what that charge was. But it wasn't as if I just abruptly decided to… Continue reading
6 Personal Factors That Impact Productivity
Most of the things that impact productivity exist in the office. However, how well you’re able to work isn’t only impacted by office setup or the apps you have. Your personal life can also have an influence on your productivity.… Continue reading
The 3 Cs: How They Impact Your To Do List
As I laid down on a rock in the rapids using my legs as a race to keep me from falling in the cold rushing water I thought to myself, "I can't believe I made it here." "Here" was the… Continue reading
Episode 315: I Took a Clarity Day
I took a Clarity Day this week. Not sure what a Clarity Day is? I explain its value on this episode... as well as how I know it's going to help me with my productivity and prioritization moving forward. Want… Continue reading
How to Wake Up a Sleepwalking Mind
Spoiler Alert: This is not a piece about meditation. The framing I am thinking about when I use the term "sleepwalking mind" is the idea that a mind that is walking in its sleep is less likely to make… Continue reading
