The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 635 | Cal Newport With Advice to Church Leaders on Boundaries, How Pseudo-Productivity Leads to Burnout, and Why Slow Productivity is the Future for Knowledge Workers
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Mar 5, 2024 
Cal Newport offers advice to church leaders on setting boundaries and avoiding constant availability, discusses pseudo-productivity leading to burnout, and advocates for slow productivity. Topics include managing communication, the rise of the anti-productivity movement, and redefining productivity with a slow approach.
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Clarity Over Accessibility
- Prioritize clarity over constant accessibility when dealing with clients or congregants.
- Establish clear communication channels and processes to manage expectations and reduce anxiety.
Source of Anti-Productivity Sentiment
- The anti-productivity movement stems from growing exhaustion among knowledge workers.
- The frustration isn't with productivity systems but with deeper, underlying issues.
Regular Recalibration
- Recalibrate work systems regularly to adapt to changing life stages and obstacles.
- Keep core principles while addressing specific challenges like email overload or tech disruptions.