#75 - The Business of Sleep With Dr. Chris Barnes

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Jun 3, 2024

Dr. Chris Barnes, renowned Professor of Management, discusses the impact of sleep on business productivity, highlighting how sleep-deprived leaders exhibit abusive supervision affecting employee engagement. He introduces the WNS framework, advocating for flexible schedules and on-site daycare. A study reveals sleep deprivation costs the U.S. economy $411 billion annually. The podcast explores the economic, organizational, and civic implications of sleep deprivation, emphasizing the importance of addressing sleep deficits for overall well-being and productivity.

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Sleep Deprived Leaders Hurt Teams

Poor sleep in leaders reduces their self-control and increases abusive supervision.
This harms employee engagement and productivity downstream in the organization.

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Sleep Impairs Leadership Charisma

Sleep deprivation lowers leaders' charisma and their ability to inspire followers.
Sleep deprived followers also perceive leaders as less charismatic due to worse mood.

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Sleep Boosts Workplace Citizenship

Organizational citizenship behavior includes extra helpful acts beyond task duties.
Sleep deprivation reduces employees' willingness to engage in such helpful behaviors.

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Dr. Chris Barnes, renowned Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor of Management at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, returns to the podcast today to continue his discussion with Matt regarding sleep's impact on business productivity.

This time around, Dr. Barnes shares research indicating that sleep-deprived leaders exhibit abusive supervision, reducing employee engagement and productivity. Exploring sleep's broader implications on corporate culture and economic performance, he introduces the WNS (Work, Non-Work, Sleep) framework, and advocates for flexible schedules and on-site daycare to support employee well-being. He also goes on to highlight a Rand Corporation study that reveals sleep deprivation costs the U.S. economy $411 billion annually.

Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.

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Dr. Barnes on X: @chris24barnes