The Art of Manliness Systems and Tools for Stealing Back Hours of Productivity
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Jun 24, 2024 
Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, shares his expertise in efficiency consulting and insights from his book, "Come Up for Air." He explains how most people waste nearly 60% of their time on 'work about work.' Hiring more employees can worsen productivity issues. Sonnenberg introduces his CPR Business Efficiency Framework, emphasizing better communication and planning. He advocates for organizing communication tools, reducing unnecessary meetings, and making small adjustments to save hours in both work and personal life.
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From Trader to Efficiency Consultant
- Nick Sonnenberg's background in high-frequency trading instilled a deep appreciation for time and automation.
- This led him to start Leverage, initially a freelancer marketplace, which evolved into an efficiency consultancy.
Work About Work
- Businesses and individuals often spend a significant amount of time on "work about work," administrative overhead that doesn't directly contribute to the bottom line.
- This overhead can feel overwhelming and lead to a sense of constantly treading water.
Complexity of Teamwork
- Adding more people to a team can counterintuitively increase complexity and workload.
- This is due to the exponential growth of communication channels and potential for information loss.
