Productivity

Productivity

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Andrew Markell — philosopher, martial artist, and CEO advisor — argues that true endurance comes from desire, ritual, and learning to evolve through chaos.
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Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
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Marine Tanguy — author and founder/CEO of MTArt Agency — argues that viewing and creating art has profound benefits.
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Companies are pouring resources into AI, yet capability gaps hold employees back from using it effectively.
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Behind the plateau in corporate AI lies a surge in personal and agentic use.
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How to foster a workplace environment where employees want to be present, rather than feel forced to be there.
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Barbara Oakley, instructor of a popular MOOC, offers strategies for enhancing learning skills by leveraging insights from neuroscience and cognitive science, addressing the challenges posed by our brain's hardwiring in changing habits and acquiring new skills.
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Former NBA player Shane Battier, known for his resilience and team-boosting skills rather than standout statistics, uses his basketball journey to highlight the fundamental principles of effective productivity regimens.
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Productivity consultant Carson Tate emphasizes that while you may feel overshadowed by others' natural abilities, there is no universal method for productivity; instead, it's crucial to tailor your approach to maximize your results.
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Mindfulness aims to cultivate frequent moments of vivid awareness throughout the day, reconnecting us with our values and priorities, which can enhance productivity, well-being, and career success, as highlighted by Rasmus Hougaard of the Potential Project.
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Humans, unlike robots, can't produce identical results consistently, but Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg suggests we can channel our natural curiosity and creativity toward achieving our personal goals and passions.
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Negative stereotypes, whether conscious or unconscious, harm individuals by fostering feelings of exclusion that can diminish their concentration, authenticity, and overall performance at work, as noted by Columbia University psychologist Valerie Purdie-Vaughns Greenaway.
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Despite the pitfalls of multitasking leading to burnout, productivity expert Cal Newport advocates for "slow productivity," which emphasizes focused, intentional work that prioritizes long-term output over performative tasks, ultimately enhancing both accomplishment and well-being.
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Top Gun, the iconic 1980s film about U.S. Naval Fighter Weapons School, may portray pilots as charismatic and confident, but real-life TOPGUN graduate Guy Snodgrass emphasizes that success requires more than just attitude and athleticism.
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This class explores the link between neurobiology and productivity, teaching participants to optimize willpower and focus through strategies like meta-awareness, the Pomodoro Technique, and the importance of rest, while experts share insights on achieving peak performance amidst modern distractions.
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“Because of the efficiency worship that we have developed in our industrial age, we are now seeing procrastination as a character flaw rather than what it is, a signal that is worth listening to.”
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“Anxiety is focused on things that are important to you in life. That is the key.”
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Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.
Unlikely Collaborators
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The host of the Money with Katie Show has some priceless advice for women on how to approach pay-rise negotiations.