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Simplifying Success: Lisa Bodell’s Secrets to Achieving More by Doing Less

Aug 27, 2024
Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink and author of 'Why Simple Wins' and 'Kill The Company,' dives into the art of simplifying success. She highlights the power of saying no and focusing on what truly matters. Strategies like 'killing stupid rules' and enhancing time management come into play to boost productivity. Bodell emphasizes the need for fearless leadership that fosters innovation, along with a challenge to identify and eliminate time-wasters from our routines for greater efficiency.
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ADVICE

Prioritize Time and Energy

  • Focus time and energy on what truly matters, rather than just being busy.
  • Understand your strengths and passions to direct your efforts effectively.
INSIGHT

Value of Time vs. Money

  • People get more upset about wasted money than wasted time, even though time is more valuable.
  • We perceive money as tangible and time as intangible, leading to different reactions.
ADVICE

Create Space for Thinking

  • Identify when and where you do your best thinking, often outside of work, in quiet moments.
  • Create situations for quiet thinking to improve problem-solving and creativity.
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