In this engaging discussion, bestselling author Daniel Pink, known for his expertise in productivity, teams up with Aaron Levy, CEO of Box, to explore the nuances of work rhythms. They reveal how understanding personal energy patterns can dramatically enhance productivity. Pink shares strategies on aligning tasks to peak performance times, while Levy discusses the freedom flexible schedules provide, especially for night owls. Together, they emphasize the importance of communication and breaks in fostering a thriving work environment.
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Daily Energy Patterns
Most people experience peak, trough, and recovery stages throughout the day.
Align your chronotype, time of day, and task for optimal productivity.
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Chronotypes
Approximately 80% of people are either larks or lean towards larkiness.
Owls experience peak focus and analytical abilities much later in the day.
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Remote Work Benefits
Remote work can benefit night owls by offering schedule flexibility.
Focus on results rather than physical presence in the office.
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In 'When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing', Daniel H. Pink draws on extensive research from psychology, biology, and economics to show that timing is not an art but a science. The book explores how to use the hidden patterns of the day to build ideal schedules, why certain breaks improve student test scores, how to turn a poor start into a fresh beginning, and the optimal times for various life decisions such as quitting a job, switching careers, or getting married. Pink synthesizes this research into a readable narrative with practical takeaways and stories, offering readers compelling insights into how to live richer, more engaged lives.
Have you ever wondered why different people work better at different times of the day? Maybe you love to do your most challenging work first thing in the morning or perhaps you’re at your best in the middle of the night. We all experience peaks and troughs over the course of a working day, but knowing how to manage them can make us more productive – and happier.
This episode is a special introduction to Working It, an award-winning podcast from the Financial Times, hosted by Isabel Berwick.
Working It offers expert analysis and key takeaways to help leaders and managers make sense of the big news stories and trends shaping the world of work.
In this episode, bestselling author Daniel Pink explains why we work best at specific times of the day, how to talk about those differences with your manager or your team, and how we can harness these differences to do our best work.
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