638: Giving Up on Getting It All Done, with Bonni Stachowiak
whatshot 19 snips
Jul 3, 2023
The hosts tackle listener questions about the challenges of leadership and the myths of effortless success. They discuss the dangers of constant busyness and the need for systems that enhance productivity. Insights on advancing career paths through effective storytelling and understanding team dynamics are shared. The podcast also clarifies the differences between tuition assistance and reimbursement for employee education benefits, advocating for more inclusive policies. Valuable resources and past discussions on leadership skills are highlighted.
39:54
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Focus on Review, Not Just Doing
Regularly review priorities instead of constantly doing.
Use the "Getting Things Done" method by David Allen.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Embrace Realistic Prioritization
Brain dump all desired tasks, then choose a realistic subset for 90 days.
Accept that "doing it all" is a myth, prioritize ruthlessly.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Process and Test Feedback
Assess feedback validity and seek clarification on vague terms like "executive presence."
Test changed behavior and solicit feedback from those who provided initial critiques.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
In 'The Empowered Manager', Peter Block offers a roadmap to transforming traditional organizational management by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. The book emphasizes the importance of empowerment, autonomy, and positive politics in creating a culture of high performance and commitment. It challenges the patriarchal contract that often leads to dependency and instead promotes self-expression and enlightened self-interest.
Getting Things Done
David Allen
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Radical Candor
Be a Kick-ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Kim Scott
Radical Candor by Kim Scott offers a practical approach to management by emphasizing the importance of caring personally and challenging directly. The book argues that effective managers must find a balance between being empathetic and providing clear, honest feedback. Scott draws from her experiences at Google and Apple to provide actionable lessons on building strong relationships, giving feedback, and creating a collaborative work environment. The book introduces the concept of 'radical candor' as the sweet spot between obnoxious aggression and ruinous empathy, and provides tools and strategies for managers to implement this approach in their daily work[1][2][5].
Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed
Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*.
Listener Questions
Jose asked about how to balance professional and personal responsibilities and get it all done.
Jordan mentioned getting passed up for a promotion twice and wondering what suggestions we have on the feedback they have received.
Ahmad asked us about resources for supporting high performances and team members who are struggling.
Jenna shared a distinction between tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance that Dave expanded on.
Resources Mentioned
Getting Things Done* by David Allen
Leadership Story Deck* by David Hutchens
Start With Why* by Simon Sinek
Hope for the Flowers* by Trina Paulus
The Empowered Manager* by Peter Block
Kim Scott’s distinction on Superstars vs. Rock Stars
CliftonStrengths by Gallup
Related Episodes
How to Get Way Better at Accepting Feedback, with Sheila Heen (episode 143)
Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184)
Five Steps to Hold People Accountable, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 306)
The Way to Stop Spinning Your Wheels on Planning (episode 319)
Finding Joy Through Intentional Choices, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 417)
The Way to Make Sense to Others, with Tom Henschel (episode 518)
The Four Storytelling Mistakes Leaders Make, with David Hutchens (episode 553)
How to Lead and Retain High Performers, with Ruth Gotian (episode 567)
Discover More
Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
Coaching for Leaders 
