ReThinking Protecting your time with Linda Babcock
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May 6, 2025 
Linda Babcock, a renowned economics professor at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of 'The No Club,' dives into the complex dynamics of workplace commitments. She highlights how women disproportionately take on non-promotable tasks and shares insights on setting effective boundaries. The conversation touches on the significance of collective support in asserting 'no,' navigating the pitfalls of overcommitment, and innovative strategies for time management. Babcock's research encourages listeners to prioritize their time and redefine their professional relationships.
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Gender Dynamics of Unwanted Tasks
- Women press the button to perform unliked group tasks 50% more than men.
- This is driven by expectations, not preferences or ability, especially in mixed-gender groups.
Women’s Extra Non-Promotable Workload
- Women spend 200 more hours annually on non-promotable tasks than men do.
- This workload difference reduces their time for promotable work and hinders career advancement.
Estimate Time Conservatively
- Multiply your estimate of how long a task takes by four to avoid underestimating.
- Imagine the request is for today, not the future, to better assess your availability.
