The Triple T Productivity Podcast

Productive Meetings, Workflows, GTD and Weekly Reviews with Joel Stevenson

Nov 8, 2023

Joel Stevenson, General Manager of Direct Brands at Vendasta and CEO of Yesware, shares insights on optimizing workflows, implementing effective systems, balancing employee productivity and creativity, strategies to make meetings more efficient, and the significance of weekly reviews for productivity enhancement.

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Quick takeaways

Optimizing workflows and implementing effective systems is crucial for enhancing productivity in personal and professional settings.

Balancing employee productivity and fostering creativity within a corporate environment is key to ensuring success.

Deep dives

Joel Stevenson's Background and Role at Vendasta and Yesware

Joel Stevenson, the CEO of Yesware and General Manager of Direct Brands at Vendasta, discusses his experience in various roles, including building Wayfair's B2B business. He emphasizes the importance of workflows, systems, and the GTD approach to staying organized. Joel also explores the balance between employee productivity and fostering creativity within companies.

Introduction

2min

Role and Responsibilities as a General Manager at Vendasta

2min

Productivity Differences in Large Companies vs. Small SaaS Businesses

11min

Hiring at Scale: Picking the Right People for the Job

4min

Importance of Listening and the Significance of Quiet Individuals

8min

Task Management and Weekly Review

6min

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast I'm digging into the realm of productivity with Joel Stevenson, the General Manager of Direct Brands at Vendasta and CEO of Yesware. With an impressive track record, including building Wayfair’s B2B business from scratch to a staggering $400MM, Joel's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their productivity.

We talk:

Navigating Workflows and Systems

Joel shares his expertise on optimising workflows and implementing effective systems to streamline productivity in both personal and professional settings.

Getting Things Done (GTD) Approach

Discover how Joel utilizes the GTD approach to maintain organisation but he isn't 100% strict about this!

Employee Productivity and Creativity

We look at the balance between employee productivity and fostering creativity within a corporate environment. Joel provides insights on how companies can encourage independent thinking while ensuring productivity doesn’t suffer.

Meeting Mastery

Joel shares his approach to meetings, offering strategies to make them more efficient and purposeful.

The Weekly Review

Uncover the significance of Joel's weekly review. Learn how this practice serves as a cornerstone for his productivity, enabling him to plan for the week ahead.

Connect with Joel

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelstevensongm/

Yesware on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/yeswareco

Yesware on Twitter

https://twitter.com/yesware

Website

https://www.yesware.com/

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