Shorter meetings and built-in buffers

Managers and team leaders, this episode is for you! We’re diving deep into actionable strategies to boost your productivity and empower your teams. Learn how to master communication, build high-performing teams, leverage automation, and optimize your personal workflow. We’ll share practical tips and real-world examples to help you get the important things done without sacrificing what matters most. Tune in for insights that will transform your leadership.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources[02:53]
• How to stop living in your inbox and start using email like a high-leverage manager instead of a help desk. [07:42]
• A simple meeting shift that frees up focus time and makes your team like meetings more (yes, really). [22:29]
• How AI note-takers let you “be” in two meetings at once — without burning out or missing crucial details. [24:39]
• The underrated behaviors that quietly turn a group of individuals into a high-performing team. [33:19]
• A low-friction way to build real accountability on your team without turning into a micromanager. [39:53]
• The personal habits great managers use behind the scenes to stay sharp, organized, and credible. [44:06]

Links:

• SelectQuote
• Gusto
• DripDrop
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier
• Sunsama
• Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat. by Ryan Holiday
• Otter.ai
• Lindy
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
• Productivity Academy
• The Productivity Show on Youtube
• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
• Become a member of TPS+
• Take the Productivity Quiz

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