In this episode, Laura Mae Martin, Google's Executive Productivity Advisor and author of 'Uptime,' shares invaluable insights into maximizing productivity. She discusses redefining productivity by finding balance and avoiding burnout. Laura introduces her innovative approach to calendar management and emphasizes the importance of inbox zero by likening email sorting to doing laundry. With tips on decision-making and setting boundaries, she reveals how small changes can lead to significant improvements in work-life balance and efficiency.

Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor and author of 'Uptime', shares her insights on maximizing productivity. She advocates for diving into app settings to unlock hidden features. The dialogue touches on the shift from hustle culture to a more balanced approach to work post-pandemic. Martin discusses the challenges of digital tool overload, the importance of communication preferences in workplaces, and aligning tasks with personal energy rhythms. She promotes a minimalist mindset for productivity systems, emphasizing clarity over complexity.

In this engaging discussion, Laura Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor and author of 'Uptime', shares her expertise on mastering personal productivity. She emphasizes aligning your current self with your future self to make fulfilling decisions. Laura offers practical tips on defining top priorities and managing time effectively, illustrating her points with insights from her experiences with executives. They also explore the courage to embrace imperfections, prioritizing what truly matters for a more productive life.

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin, discusses ruthless prioritization, Sunday planning rituals, list funnels, downtime importance, generative AI in productivity, and more to enhance productivity and work-life balance.

Google's in-house productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin, shares valuable insights on prioritization, time management, and aligning actions with goals. Learn how to maximize productivity by setting priorities, saying no to non-essential tasks, and creating structured lists. Explore negotiation tactics, task management strategies, and the importance of managing time effectively. Discover the dark history of a common phrase, navigate podcast interview requests, and gain valuable tips for enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Google's productivity expert Laura Mae Martin discusses creative flow, productivity tools, and the importance of downtime. She introduces a five-step funnel framework and zero-based calendaring to enhance productivity and creativity. The episode explores ways to manage overwhelming work demands and prioritize tasks that truly matter.

Google's productivity expert Laura Mae Martin discusses personalized productivity systems and well-being. She shares insights on redefining productivity, managing urgent tasks, and the innovative 'list funnel' approach. Laura emphasizes flexibility in setting boundaries and balancing work and personal life. Tune in for practical strategies to enhance effectiveness and well-being.

Laura Mae Martin, an author focused on personal productivity and wellbeing, dives into a refreshing view of productivity that balances output with self-care. She shares practical strategies to align tasks with personal values and energy patterns. Learn how to create distraction-free zones and implement small routine tweaks for deeper focus while setting boundaries to combat burnout. Martin also introduces the concept of 'future you' to enhance decision-making and personal fulfillment in both work and life.

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin, shares insights on valuing time, adapting work habits post-pandemic, and maximizing productivity with focused work environments. She discusses redefining productivity, efficient email management strategies, and making small intentional changes for a balanced approach.

Laura Martin, Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and author of 'Uptime,' shares valuable insights on mastering personal productivity. She emphasizes the importance of implementing tech-free evenings for improved well-being and family connections. The conversation covers strategies to manage digital distractions, like creating phone-free routines, and revolutionizing email management through prioritization. Laura also critiques the tech industry's profit-driven focus, urging a shift towards meaningful technology use that aligns with personal priorities.