The Greg McKeown Podcast 69. What's Essential: Carey Nieuwhof on Getting Time, Energy, and Priorities in Your Favor
Sep 20, 2021
Leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof, author of "At Your Best," shares his insights on building sustainable businesses and avoiding burnout. He delves into the importance of relinquishing control and empowering teams for growth. The discussion highlights strategies for recognizing burnout and establishing boundaries to maintain work-life balance. Nieuwhof advocates for digital detoxes to foster personal growth and connection, all while tackling common fears leaders face regarding laziness and irrelevance.
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Carey's Company Growth
- Carey Nieuwhof's company started as a blog and podcast, growing unexpectedly large.
- He built a team of eight, enabling him to take a month off without constantly checking in.
Levels of Business Growth
- Carey Nieuwhof describes three levels of business growth: dependence on the founder, running without the founder, and growing without the founder.
- Few businesses reach level three, where the team makes growth decisions independently.
Digital Detox Challenge
- Greg McKeown challenges listeners to consider their longest time without their phone.
- He recounts his family's two-and-a-half-week internet-free vacation, which remains a cherished memory.
