Carey Nieuwhof, a leadership expert and author of "At Your Best," shares his insights on thriving in both life and work. He discusses the importance of relinquishing control and empowering teams for sustainable success. The conversation highlights recognizing burnout and establishing a balanced pace for long-term health. Carey also emphasizes the need for mindfulness and connection over constant connectivity, offering practical advice to enhance well-being and effectiveness as a leader.
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Month-Long Unplug
Carey Nieuwhof prepared for a month-long break from his business, emphasizing a complete unplug.
This signifies his transition to a business model less reliant on his constant presence.
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Business Levels
Carey Nieuwhof describes three levels of businesses: those dependent on the owner, those that can function without the owner, and those that grow without the owner.
He aims to transition his company to the third level, signifying true growth and delegation.
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Relinquishing Control
To achieve a business that grows without you, relinquish control and empower your team.
Build a team capable of making decisions aligned with your mission and culture.
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In 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,' Greg McKeown argues that by applying a more selective criteria for what is essential, individuals can regain control of their time and energy. The book is divided into sections such as Explore, Eliminate, and Execute, providing practical advice on distinguishing the vital few from the trivial many and eliminating non-essential activities. McKeown emphasizes the importance of clarity of focus, the ability to say 'no,' and living 'by design, not by default.' This approach helps readers achieve more by doing less and making the highest possible contribution in their personal and professional lives.
At Your Best
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Effortless
Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Greg McKeown
In 'Effortless', Greg McKeown offers practical tools and strategies for achieving more with less effort. The book is organized into three parts: the effortless state, effortless action, and effortless results. McKeown argues that not everything has to be hard and provides methods for turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, preventing frustration, setting a sustainable pace, and automating essential tasks. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of finding easier ways to accomplish what matters most, rather than perpetually overexerting oneself[1][2][5].
Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life today that will help you thrive tomorrow. They discuss the need to relinquish control, automation, and building a team that can help you grow. They explore how to recognize burnout and the framework for creating a sustainable pace for success in the long run.
This episode's book recommendation: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof
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