How I Work

Staying focused on work that matters and resisting digital distractions can be a big challenge for the best of us. In this mix-tape episode, you’ll get to hear several guests’ strategies for how they maintain focus in a world full of digital temptations.This episode covers:* Why bestselling author and Wharton Professor Adam Grant doesn’t recommend going cold turkey on social media and other “distractions"* Adam Grant’s “rules" for checking social media* Why Rachel Botsman, the world’s leading authority on technology and trust, stopped using her mobile phone as an alarm clock* How planning ahead helps WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg resist the temptation of digital distractions* How Matt Mullenweg creates healthy habits and hacks to minimise unhelpful temptation* Why Sarah Green Carmichael, Executive Editor at HBR, loves working from home* How Sarah Green Carmichael deals with procrastination* Moment CEO Tim Kendall’s tactics for staying focused, including a very extreme method* Where Tim Kendall leaves his phone at night.Check out amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how decision fatigue can derail your choices, especially during busy times. Discover four science-backed strategies to boost your decision-making skills. Find out how hunger influences impulsivity and why diversity within groups can lead to better outcomes. Mindfulness also plays a crucial role in reducing biases. Implement these techniques in your daily decisions for improved results!

My guest today is Janine Allis. Janine is the founder of Boost Juice, which now has over 500 stores globally. You might also know Janine as an investor on the TV show Shark Tank. Janine has received a tonne of awards including the Telstra Business Women of the Year. She is also a mother of four kids. Needless to say, she is a very busy person.We cover a heap of different topics in this chat, including: How Janine structures her week to maximise productivity Why Janine doesn’t believe in work-life balance Why Janine doesn’t do back-to-back meetings Why Janine doesn’t come to the office before 11am Janine’s system for remembering everything - and letting nothing slip through the cracks The role that yoga plays in Janine’s life, and how to find a great teacher Her “trick" for making email checking fun Why Janine is more likely to pick up the phone that have a conversation by email Her mobile phone rules for her family The last thing Janine does on her phone every day to help switch off Why Janine prefers audiobooks to physical books And so much more.You can find Janine at https://www.janineallis.com.au/ and on Twitter at @janineboostVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you currently use your mobile phone as your alarm clock? If so, you might rethink that after listening to today’s mini episode.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is Tim Kendall. Tim is the former President of Pinterest, where he led global sales, marketing and product development. Prior to Pinterest, Tim was Facebook’s Director of Monetization, where he led the development of Facebook’s advertising business.During his last year at Pinterest, Tim began noticing his own “bad” phone habits, not to mention the poor habits of everyone around him. Tim is now the CEO of Moment, a mobile app that helps you to use your phone in a healthy way, giving you back time for the parts of life that matter most.We cover a bunch of things in this chat, including: Tim’s quirky technique for keeping staff focused while he was President at Pinterest Tim’s extreme tactic for controlling mobile phone usage Tactics that Tim uses for setting himself up to have a productive day The role sleep plays in Tim’s life Why Tim takes ice baths most mornings, and what lead to this being a part of his routine Tim’s email hack that helps him stay focused The email software that has dramatically sped up the amount of time Tim spends responding to email Tim’s email rules for employees at his company, Moment. The damaging culture that exists in many Silicon Valley tech companies Why Tim is contemplating moving Moment to a four day work week and having parent-friendly hours Two books that have had a profound impact on Tim’s thinking Why Tim stays away from consuming the news And a whole lot more.You can find out more about Tim and Moment at http://inthemoment.ioDownload Moment on the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moment-track-how-much-you/id771541926?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas holidays nearly upon us, this mini-episode reveals five science-backed (and counterintuitive) ways to create the perfect break.Warning: after listening to this episode, you might want to change your Christmas holidays plans.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Patty McCord. Patty McCord served as chief talent officer of Netflix for 14 years and helped create the Netflix Culture Deck, which has been viewed on Slideshare over 15 million times (Sheryl Sandberg has referred to this deck as “ the most important document ever to come out of the Valley.”). She is also the author of "Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility". In this episode, we talk about: How Patty uses her time on planes How her life is different post-Netflix How Patty prepares for presentations The key to making unlimited paid leave work Her commutes to work with Reed Hastings and the critical role this played Where she conducted most of her one-on-one meetings The importance of being radically honest at work - and how to get better at it How to change a culture Why many companies’ bonus systems are broken What executives need to expect from their HR people Find Patty at pattymccord.com, check out her book Powerful (https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Building-Culture-Freedom-Responsibility/dp/1939714095) and take a look at the Netflix Culture deck (https://jobs.netflix.com/culture).Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you need to get your creative juices flowing this week, I cover four incredibly simple-to-apply tips to instantly boost your creativity on today's show. All backed by science.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover innovative strategies from a fascinating book that can transform your daily routine. Learn how selecting a daily highlight can significantly boost your productivity. The discussion covers practical tips for minimizing distractions, like organizing your phone and managing emails. Get ready for inspiring experiments aimed at making time for what truly matters in your life. Join the journey to reclaim your focus and enhance your working days!

How do you decide what to say "yes" to and what to say “no" to? And how do you say “no" in a way that doesn’t offend?Guests on the How I Work podcast struggle with like the rest of us. They literally get hundreds of requests on their time and can’t possibly say yes to everyone. So they develop methods to make the decision-making process easier, and have specific strategies for saying no nicely.This episode covers the following: Adam Grant’s strategy for prioritising requests The two types of requests Adam Grant loves receiving How Mia Freedman learnt to become great at saying no Mia Freedman’s rules for saying no Why Mia Freedman tries to say no quickly Rachel Botsman and the “clean” no How Sarah Green Carmichael frames her “no’s” when rejecting submissions to HBR How Nancy Duarte uses her assistant to say no. And much, much more! Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.