No Office

During this summer, we’d like to remind you of a few past episodes that we think you might find both interesting and useful. Let’s start with Episode 20, where Michael interviewed his friend and mentor, Michael Hyatt. The two Michaels spoke about writing, working smart, and growing in maturity.🎙️ Key takeaways from this episode include:What breaking free from the cult of overwork requiresHow the emotional payoffs of overwork — fun, flow, and a sense of significance — can distract you from the rest of your lifeWhat the biggest obstacles are to achieving the Double Win📝 Show notesWin at Work and Succeed at Life. 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt MillerCoaching by Michael HyattNo Office bookCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Michael Hyatt - Guest 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 👋 Intro (02:45) - 🏃‍♂️ Personal catch-up - Health, fitness & new book launch (08:08) - 🧠 Business coaching philosophy & approach (27:05) - ⏸️ Sponsor break: Nozbe (28:31) - ⚖️ Work-life balance & book insights (40:23) - 🛠️ Practical strategies: constraints, scheduling & boundaries (55:58) - 🌍 Remote work culture & closing thought (01:00:11) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Why does productivity in the family make sense?Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at homeWeekly family review: planning and summarizingDevices, limits and offline timeSponsor's breakNozbe in the familyNotes and documentsWork rhythm vs family rhythm📝 Show notes - Episode 75 on journaling- Weekly review at Nozbe - Mighty Fridays at Nozbe Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:38) - Why does productivity in the family make sense? (08:38) - Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at home (13:08) - Weekly family review: planning and summarizing (19:53) - Devices, limits and offline time (30:08) - Sponsor's break (31:16) - Nozbe in the family (35:53) - Notes and documents (38:23) - Work rhythm vs family rhythm (48:58) - Nozbe Corner - Automated prioritization (50:18) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed teamWhat we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote companyOur recruitment process step by step Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members"Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote teamTrial period and onboarding of new employeesIntegration and building relationships in a remote team📝 Show notes - Chapter 23 of the book "No Office" by Michael about recruitment in a no-office company- Why Nozbe has no office and how we work- Nozbe team retreats- A Glance at the Nozbe Work Culture: Yes, We Are UnicornsCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (03:58) - Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed team (12:38) - What we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote company (18:08) - Our recruitment process step by step (47:04) - Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members (50:24) - "Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote team (52:08) - Trial period and onboarding of new employees (54:28) - Integration and building relationships in a remote team (55:44) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork.🎙️ Topics:Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by MetaNo Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scaleNo Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week.WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chatYou Lose Context Instantly in WhatsAppPersonal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsAppNotification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothingWhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous WorkFile Management? A Mess.No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking.📝 Show notes- Time is money - why paying for Nozbe is actually earning? - How to start with Task-based communication Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (07:23) - Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by Meta (14:18) - No Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scale (17:58) - No Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week. (18:53) - WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chat (23:28) - You Lose Context Instantly in WhatsApp (27:38) - Sponsor's presentation (28:36) - Personal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsApp (34:03) - Notification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothing (39:58) - WhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous Work (45:36) - File Management? A Mess. (49:41) - No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking. (51:33) - 👋 Summary and Bonus for No Office fans

Can just a few minutes of writing really be good for your health—and a secret to success? Can a handful of sentences help you sleep better & stress less? In this episode, we explore why journaling isn’t just a trendy ritual, but a science-backed way to take charge of your life.🎙️ Topics:- Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you- What research shows - science behind journaling- How to write a journal according to Michael - a step by step guide- VOMIT - practical journaling method by Struthless- Noting and journaling in a team- Simple tips on how to start and keep going with regular journaling / expressive writing📝 Show notes- Link to Michael's shortcut - Michael's blog post about journaling and using his Shortcut  - Struthless' VOMIT method   - Research on journaling and expressive writing- More resources and research  Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:28) - Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you (15:18) - What research shows – science behind journaling (20:58) - Sponsor's presentation (21:45) - How to write a journal according to Michael – a step by step guide (42:36) - VOMIT – practical journaling method by Struthless (52:23) - Noting and journaling in a team (54:08) - Simple tips on how to start and keep going with regular journaling / expressive writing

Panicking before your vacation? This episode is your go-to checklist to disconnect with peace of mind. From planning ahead to setting your out-of-office, we’ll guide you through the steps to truly relax and return stress-free.🎙️ Topics:00:00 - 🎶 INTRO02:35 - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off18:18 - Sponsor's break19:20 - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation25:08 - Tips for last week before leaving for vacation28:18 - You last day at work before holiday - what to take care of39:21 - Steps to follow after you get back from vacation41:07 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS📝 Show notes- 13 Tips For Planning The Perfect Vacation- Sabbatical: Why I took a six-week break from work - Tech gear we use on holidays - The No Office Podcast, ep. 26- 8 ways to make the most out of your vacationCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (02:43) - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off (18:26) - Sponsor's break (19:28) - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation (25:16) - Tips for last week before leaving for vacation (28:26) - Your last day at work before holiday – what to take care of (39:29) - Steps to follow after you get back from vacation (41:15) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Can solopreneurs do it all? What do they waste time on? How can they scale their business? Can they delegate or outsource tasks or should they do everything themselves? In this episode, Jeff Sanders — author and host of the iconic 5 AM Miracle podcast — shares hard-earned insights into the challenges that business owners face every single day.🎙️ Topics:- Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad- The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs- How to Scale a One-Person Business- Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team- The power of checklist and automations- Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business- Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!)📝 Episode notes- Jeff's Podacast- Jeff's books- GTD methodology by David Allen- Podcast episode about immature business decision by MichaelCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Jeff Sanders - Guest 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (00:43) - Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad (02:43) - From Side Hustle to Full-Time Productivity Pro (04:53) - The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs (07:53) - How to Scale a One-Person Business (11:28) - Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team (16:38) - The power of checklist and automations (23:08) - Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business (26:34) - Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!) (35:33) - Parenting, Focus & Daily Routines (41:15) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.🎙️ Topics:00:00 - 🎶 INTRO01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!02:00 - Essentialism03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life06:15 - The one thing & simplicity13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?18:10 - Lower the barier of entry24:00 - People want simplicity25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe 30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS📝 Episode notes- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- The One Thing- Deep Work - Cal Newport - Greg McKeown & David Allen conversationCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:08) - 🎶 INTRO (01:10) - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice! (02:00) - Essentialism (03:55) - Minimalistic approach in life (06:15) - The one thing & simplicity (13:00) - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity (15:25) - Weekly review for focus and simplicity (17:00) - People think they need complexity - are they wrong? (18:10) - Lower the barier of entry (24:00) - People want simplicity (25:25) - Sponsor's break - Nozbe (26:50) - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe (30:50) - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe (32:00) - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers (34:20) - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools (36:00) - Is simplicity still a feature (38:00) - We wrap it up with some sport references (41:51) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.🔗 Show notes- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work - Michael's home office - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them rightCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work? (08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work (12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal (20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity (21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability (26:50) - Sponsor presentation (28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it? (36:28) - Presenteeism (39:00) - Working from different time zones (41:20) - Temptations lurking at home (48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate. ✅ Which CEOs are championing the push? ✅ Is there any data or research to back it up? ✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping?Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders: - Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025 - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why (05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work (07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life (11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home (16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose (19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat (24:48) - Sponsor presentation (26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy (29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings! (35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving (39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office (43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work? (46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans. 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.