Ep. 199: Slice of GTD Life with Richard Medcalf

Mar 21, 2023

In this engaging discussion, Richard Medcalf, a leadership and strategy consultant and founder of Xquadrant, dives into the art of leading with resilience. He emphasizes understanding human behavior as crucial for organizational success. Medcalf shares his productivity journey, leveraging tools like Todoist and Evernote. He also introduces the idea of anti-fragility, suggesting that embracing stress can foster growth and adaptability. Leaders will find valuable insights on maintaining team morale during uncertainty and the power of prioritization.

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ADVICE

Prioritize Team Care

Ensure resilience and motivation within your team during times of uncertainty.
Ask specific questions that show genuine care for team members as individuals, not just as production units.

ADVICE

Reinforce Purpose

Regularly remind your team about the purpose and impact of their work.
Help them connect to the value they create for customers and colleagues.

INSIGHT

Embrace Anti-fragility

Instead of seeking robustness, engineer anti-fragility within your systems and teams.
Anti-fragile systems get stronger under stress, like the human body adapting to exercise.

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Richard Medcalf consults with C-level executives about leadership and strategy. The company he founded is Xquadrant. In this interview, he discusses how he learned about GTD, and his tools and practices. He also introduces thought-provoking principles and questions for leaders. He created a GTD-specific version of his Checklist for Challenging Times.

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