How can you effectively manage your time at work to enhance productivity and creativity?
In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I had the pleasure to be joined by Lisa Bodell, an author and pioneer in workplace simplification. Lisa shares strategies on transforming time management into a tool for empowerment, simplifying work processes, and focusing on outputs rather than just time spent. From the concept of "kill a stupid rule" to redefining work-life balance, Lisa offers actionable insights to avoid burnout and foster a more fulfilling work environment.
Discover how time management transcends managing emails and calendars. Lisa's emphasis on "deep work," time-boxing, and removing unnecessary meetings provides a pathway to not only increase productivity but also amplify creativity and innovation. Tune into our conversation to explore how purposeful simplification can lead to a happier, more engaged workforce.
The main points include:
- Empowering time management strategies, including time-boxing and dedicated deep work periods.
- Distinguishing between being protective of time and appearing selfish.
- The significance of simplifying work to enhance creativity and innovation.
- Addressing burnout by simplifying routines and eliminating redundant tasks.
- Using tools like "yes if" for workload negotiation and "kill a stupid rule" to remove unnecessary practices.
- The importance of aligning work with personal meaning and purpose.
- Shifting from a "more is better" mindset to valuing purposeful simplicity.
This episode covers: time management strategies, simplifying work processes, burnout, work-life balance, output over hours, deep work, purpose and fulfillment, time-boxing, meeting-free days, complexity trap, kill a stupid rule, clock versus compass, Futurethink, Lisa Bodell
Connect with Lisa
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Previous Episodes:
Episode 70: The Future of Hybrid Remote Working with Jennifer Dowling
Episode 82: Creating a Better Workday with Niamh Brady
Episode 128: Boost Productivity by Removing Timewasters with Jennifer Smith
01/24/25 • 48 min
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