

The Science of Getting Things Done: How to Get 2 Hours Back Into Your Workday No Matter How Busy You Are with Leslie Shreve
8 snips Jun 2, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Leslie Shreve—workload management and productivity expert, and CEO of Productive Day—shares her profound insights. She unearths common time wasters lurking in our workdays and offers strategies to reclaim hours lost to chaos. Discover how to tackle your overflowing inbox and spend significantly less time on emails. Leslie’s innovative Taskology method breaks down tasks into manageable steps, emphasizing small daily actions to enhance productivity and reduce overwhelm.
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Daily Long-Distance Connection
- Leslie Shreve prioritizes daily communication with her long-distance boyfriend despite busy schedules.
- They talk every day for at least an hour, investing deeply in their relationship.
Time Hides in Three Processes
- Time hides in task management, email, and information management processes.
- Addressing inefficiencies in these areas can reclaim one to two hours daily.
Centralize Your Task List
- Centralize all tasks into one list regardless of their origin.
- This eliminates scattered notes and helps prioritize effectively with full visibility.