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How to be productive without burning out, with Cal Newport

WorkLife with Adam Grant

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No Meeting Days

Blunt fixes like 'no email Fridays' fail to address the deeper collaboration and workload management issues in knowledge work. To improve productivity and reduce burnout, organizations should consider implementing 'no meeting days' to allow for deep work and focus on projects. Research shows that companies with multiple meeting-free days a week report higher productivity, satisfaction, and better communication. 'No meeting days' help in reducing distractions from constant digital communication and fragmented schedules, leading to better work outcomes and improved well-being in the era of hybrid work.

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