Get More Done by Doing Less

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You actually get more done by doing less, says productivity expert. If we put our heads down on focus and then take a decent break, anything from five minutes to 35 minutes, we just get more done. That's the length of the break they ere talking about. And so look, i'm not sure that that applies directly to geto knowledge workers,. thut it got me really thinking around what's the right balance for knowledge workers.

Donna McGeorge shares how you can take back your time and maximize your productivity—all while doing less.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why less is often more for productivity

2) The one meeting you should always schedule

3) How to feel more energized throughout the day

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— ABOUT DONNA —

Donna is a passionate productivity coach with modern time management strategies designed to enhance the amount of time we spend in our workplace.

With more than 20 years of experience working with managers and leaders throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific, Donna delivers practical skills, training, workshops, and facilitation to corporations—such as Nissan Motor Company, Jetstar, Medibank Private, and Ford Motor Company—so they learn to manage their people well and produce great performance and results.

As a captivating, upbeat, and engaging resource on time management and productivity, Donna has been featured on The Today Show, on radio interviews across Australia, and has written for publications including The Age, Boss Magazine, Smart Company, B&T Magazine, and HRM.

• Book: The 1 Day Refund: Take Back Time, Spend it Wisely

• Website: DonnaMcGeorge.com

• Website: TheProductivityCoach.com.au

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The Principles of Scientific Management by Frederick Winslow Taylor

• Book: The Game Changer: How to Use the Science of Motivation With the Power of Game Design to Shift Behaviour, Shape Culture and Make Clever Happen by Jason Fox

• Book: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life by Ozan Varol

• Book: The Stand by Stephen King

• Book: On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft) by Stephen King

• Figure: David Allen

• Figure: Francesco Cirillo

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