BONUS EPISODE: How People Power Will Boost Your Productivity (Chapter 3 Feel-Good Productivity)
Feb 20, 2024
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Explore how social interactions can either boost or drain your productivity. Learn about 'penthouse people' who uplift you and 'basement people' who pull you down. Discover the effects of teamwork on individual performance and the importance of feeling connected. Dive into the magic of synchronicity, where collaborating on different tasks enhances overall productivity. Strategies for nurturing positive relationships that elevate both mood and effectiveness are shared, making productivity feel good!
Harness the positive effects of teamwork and community to boost productivity.
Belonging to a vibrant community can transform personal and professional lives through collaboration and shared experiences.
Deep dives
Key Point: Relational Energy and People's Influence on Mood
Interactions with others can have a profound effect on our mood and energy levels. Psychologists have studied the concept of relational energy, which refers to the positive feeling and increased resourcefulness we experience after interacting with certain individuals. Some people, known as energy vampires, can leave us feeling drained and exhausted, while others uplift our spirits and fill us with energy. Studies have shown consistent agreement about who impacts others' energy levels, even at the organizational level. Understanding the influence of relational energy can help us surround ourselves with people who make us feel energized and motivated.
Key Point: The Power of a Collective Scene
Belonging to a vibrant and exciting community or scene can have a transformative effect on our personal and professional lives. Brian Eno's experience in the glam rock music scene illustrates how being part of a larger collective influenced his career trajectory. By connecting with like-minded individuals and pushing each other to explore new ideas, Eno found inspiration and success. This concept of 'Senious' or the genius of the collective scene emphasizes the benefits of collaboration, support, and shared experiences. By embracing a comrade mindset and viewing peers as teammates rather than competitors, we can tap into the energizing effects of collective endeavors.
Key Point: Harnessing Synchronicity for Productivity
Working in synchrony with others can enhance productivity and foster a sense of camaraderie. A study on musical synchronicity revealed that groups tapping in sync were more likely to feel connected and exhibit cooperative behaviors. When we work in sync with others, we tend to be more productive and inclined to help both ourselves and our teammates. Finding opportunities to work in synchrony, even if not directly collaborating, can help us harness the feel-good effects of people. Co-working sessions, such as Writers Hour, where individuals share the virtual space and work alongside each other, have been shown to enhance focus and energize participants. By seeking synchronicity in our work environments, we can optimize our productivity and well-being.
This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 3 is all about how other people can have a huge impact on our productivity and wellbeing - whether that's draining our energy, or inspiring us to create great things together. So, if we can harness the positive effects of teamwork, communication, and community, we can do our best possible work. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned and enjoy :)
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