HBR IdeaCast The Science Behind Sleep and High Performance
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Sep 4, 2018 
In this discussion, Marc Effron, the President of the Talent Strategy Group and author of "8 Steps to High Performance," reveals the critical link between sleep and workplace productivity. He shares effective strategies for improving sleep quality and emphasizes how vital rest is for high performance. Effron also explores the positive effects of exercise on performance, advocating for morning workouts. Diet's influence is debated, highlighting the importance of well-managed health to optimize work performance.
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Defining High Performance
- High performance means consistently delivering results and behaviors better than 75% of peers over time.
- It's about sustained excellence, not just occasional good months or years.
Sleep Outweighs Exercise, Nutrition
- Scientific research links sleep strongly with high workplace performance.
- Exercise and nutrition have less direct evidence connecting them to work performance.
Aim for 6-7 Hours Sleep
- Aim to get about six to seven hours of sleep as an ideal minimum.
- Individual sleep needs vary and cannot be effectively trained below that minimum.
