Time management Books

Book SynopsisTime management is a worn-out cliché that needs to be replaced. People manage their time, but they continue to manage it poorly. Life is populated with a series of reactive responses to personal priorities and professional needs. Individuals do not control their calendar; the calendar controls them. Until there is a clear understanding that true productivity begins when the narrative is switched to a proactive mindset, 82% will continue to wallow in time managed obscurity. The Time Optimized Life reframes the reactive nature of time management and replaces it with a proactive method of time optimization. Drawing from exclusive data captured by a tool called the Time Management Analysis (TMA), the book walks the reader through a comprehensive system that is easily adaptable to a particular personality or experience level. Using it as a complete time overhaul, The Time Optimized Life allows the reader the flexibility to create a time optimization plan that meets their essential needs. Operating with tools readily available to them today, the book will change perceptions of the individual and their approach to the use of their time, without having to invest in new gadgets or software.Time is a commodity and resource that does not stop. It can’t be reversed, and you can’t go back and get more. Investing time reading and applying the content in The Time Optimized Life will help the reader make the future feel more infinite. 

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Book SynopsisWHAT IS ENOUGH? Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally. Life lived gracefully Without realizing, we make many of our life choices based on the whims of others. It's time to change paths. Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal values and desires. At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation. Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn't serve you, simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life might have been drowning out. Embrace a mindset of enough and the power that comes from realizing you're already enough, right now - just as you are.Trade ReviewJessica is a trend setter and leader, following her own path and inspiring others along the way.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? Theauthor of The Lazy Genius Way brings her signature Kind Big Sister Energy to a practical time management book for people weary of productivity but eager to live a good life. If productivity systems tend to let you down, reading The PLAN will be such a relief. Most time-management books leave you feeling inadequate, focusing on greatness and optimization. But what if you want to simply live your life without chasing productivity at every turn? Is there a way to manage your time without being at its mercy? Absolutely, and The PLAN will show you how. In her signature ?Kind Big Sister? style, Kendra Adachi offers a fresh take on managing your time. Using the memorable acronym PLAN, you will learn to prepare, live, adjust, and notice like a Lazy Genius, all through the lens of what matters to you in your current season. With The PLAN, you?ll? discover two beliefs that will change your time management forever? integrate your hormones, personality, and life stage into your planning process? use the Lighten the Load framework to get your stuff done? experience freedom from the crushing pressure of greatness, potential, and hustle? live wholeheartedly todayRefreshingly compassionate and immediately practical, The PLAN is what you?ve been waiting for.

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Book Synopsis''A powerful argument, and practical advice, on the importance of reclaiming your leisure time to live a happier and more fulfilling life'' - Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than Before and The Happiness ProjectEncroaching work demands - coupled with domestic chores, overbooked schedules, and the incessant pinging of our devices - have taken a toll on what used to be our free time: the weekend. With no space to tune out and recharge, every aspect of our lives is suffering: our health is deteriorating, our social networks (the face-to-face kind) are dissolving and our productivity is down. The notion of working less and living more has given way to the belief that you must be ''on'' 24/7.Tired of suffering from Sunday-night let down, award-winning journalist Katrina Onstad pushes back against this all-work-no-fun ethos. Onstad follows the trail of people, companies and countries vigilantly protecting their time oTrade ReviewToo often we race through the week, only to find our weekends packed with countless errands and never-ending to-do lists. Before we know it, we've lost sight of what really makes us happy. In The Weekend Effect, Katrina Onstad offers a powerful argument, and practical advice, on the importance of reclaiming your leisure time to live a happier and more fulfilling life -- Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of Better than Before and The Happiness ProjectThe Weekend Effect is a call to action - or even better - a call to inaction. It proves its case that by staking a claim to your weekend, your work and home life (and your health and wellbeing) benefit every day of the year. Take the time to read it like I did, over a weekend. It's a great way to start -- Kirstine Stewart, media and technology executive and author of Our TurnMasterfully researched and beautifully written, The Weekend Effect urgently makes the case that our hard won free time is essential to our survival, and needs to be reclaimed. Pick up this book, and get ready to rekindle your love of the weekend! Your emails can wait until Monday -- David Sax, author of The Revenge of AnalogToo often work and technology erode our ability to connect meaningfully face-to-face, intruding into the critical time we need to recharge ourselves. In Katrina Onstad's insightful and compelling book, THE WEEKEND EFFECT, she offers an urgent call to arms on the essential need to take back our weekends -- Dallas Hartwig, NY Times bestselling co-author of It Starts With FoodIn our frenetic era of total work devotion and breathless busyness, the idea of making time for leisure has become almost a sacrilege. But Katrina Onstad makes a compelling case in her terrific new book, The Weekend Effect, that true leisure - time for reflection, connection, play and joy - knits together the social fabric of community, soothes the weary soul and, at heart, is what makes life worth living. A welcome romp of a read -- Brigid Schulte, award-winning journalist and author of the New York Times bestselling Overwhelmed and director of The Better Life Lab at New AmericaThe Weekend Effect is a fastidiously researched book detailing how we collectively lost the art of weekending well... Onstad provides plenty for the stressed and time-poor to mull over -- Tanya Sweeney * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisIf you're finding yourself tied down by piles of paperwork, endless unanswered emails and thousands of to-do lists, then this is the book for you! Become a more efficient, effective and productive you with Time Management For Dummies- your one-stop guide to taking control of your life.Trade Review"The book has timesaving ideas on anything from organising your desk to making the most of business meetings and delegating." (Sussex Express, October 3, 2008)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: What Is Time Management? 7 Chapter 1: Replacing Bad Time Habits with Good Ones 9 Chapter 2: Getting On with the Task in Hand 19 Part II: Getting Your Time in Order 43 Chapter 3: Putting Everything in Its Place 45 Chapter 4: Organising Your Time and Your Tasks 57 Chapter 5: Setting Your Boundaries 73 Part III: Organising the Work You Do 85 Chapter 6: Making the Most of Meetings 87 Chapter 7: Saving Time by Organising Your Paperwork 97 Chapter 8: Dealing with Your Emails 109 Chapter 9: Handling Phone Calls 119 Chapter 10: Dealing with Distractions and Interruptions 135 Chapter 11: Perfecting the Art of Delegation 145 Part IV: Working from Home 155 Chapter 12: Finding a Time-Efficient Work Style at Home 157 Chapter 13: Setting Up Your Home Office 167 Part V: Looking at the Bigger Picture 179 Chapter 14: Your Money or Your Life 181 Chapter 15: Looking After Yourself 191 Chapter 16: Taking Time for Fun and Friends 205 Part VI: The Part of Tens 215 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be More Productive in Your Slack Time 217 Chapter 18: Ten Time-Saving Gadgets 225 Index 233

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Book SynopsisIn a radically new approach, Mark Forster provides the techniques that will enable anyone to achivee time mastery

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Book Synopsis''As a GTD devotee for nearly two decades, I know how these principles have transformed my own work life. So I''m thrilled that David Allen is bringing his brilliance to the most important audience of all: Our young people. Today''s teenagers face a tsunami of distractions and pressures. This practical and powerful book will ease their stress and focus their minds in ways that will last a lifetime'' - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive''If you learn these techniques, they''ll pay off for decades'' - Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitThe most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. Very little time, focus or education is being spent teaching and coaching this generation how to navigate the unprecedented amount of ''stuff'' entering their lives each day. How dTrade ReviewAs a GTD devotee for nearly two decades, I know how these principles have transformed my own work life. So I'm thrilled that David Allen is bringing his brilliance to the most important audience of all: Our young people. Today's teenagers face a tsunami of distractions and pressures. This practical and powerful book will ease their stress and focus their minds in ways that will last a lifetime -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and DriveGetting Things Done outlines so many of the keystone habits that allow us to have calmer, more productive, more creative lives. If you learn these techniques when you're young, they'll pay off for decades. I can't think of a better guide for success in life -- Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitRead and experiment with this book; your future self will thank you -- Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com and New York Times bestselling author of Delivering HappinessGetting Things Done for Teens will start an international movement with its super fresh insights and invaluable wisdom for the global youth of today and tomorrow -- Stephan M. Mardyks, Founder and CEO of Wisdom DestinationsThe guide every teenager needs to procrastinate less, get more done and teach your parents a thing or two along the way -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl SandbergI love this book. So timely and relevant. The best way to implement my father's 7 Habits is to live and practice GTD -- David M. R. Covey, CEO of SMCOV and coauthor of Trap Tales

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Book SynopsisThis book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits and make effective use of time in their studies, work and everyday lives. Each of the 50 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. It helps students to make smart use of time-saving strategies, set manageable goals and pace their study so they keep on top of deadlines. It also shows them how to identify potential distractions, manage procrastination and take action that will stand them in good stead for their studies and working lives. Packed with practical tips, this book will help students of all levels to fine-tune their time management skills, take control of their time and be more productive.Table of ContentsAbout This Book How to Use This Book Shape New Habits and Ways of Thinking 50 Ways Habits Shaper: Track Your Good Intentions My Progress So Far 20+ List Where to Find Out More References and Bibliography Index Notes.

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Book Synopsis* As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett * 'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it' - Malcolm GladwellEveryone experiences challenges, setbacks and mind blocks, the key is to break through them. Bestselling author Adam Alter shows you how...In this groundbreaking and entertaining book, Alter sets out a proven framework to help you identify the friction points holding you back, shift your thinking and realise your goals. Whether you want to land a dream job, kickstart a new venture or unlock creative inspiration, Alter explains how you can harness the right blend of emotional, mental and behavioural tools to get unstuck and find a solution. The tools include a powerful Friction Audit to help you work out where your sticking points lie between your head, heart and habits.Artfully weaving together scientific studies, anecdotes and interviews, and illustrated wi

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Book SynopsisThere are an estimated 200-500 million 1:1 meetings held each day around the world. In Glad we Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author of The Surprising Science of Meetings, brings new and strategic insight to help us maximize the potential of these crucial conversations. 1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager, conducting 1:1s successfully ARE foundational to being a manager. At the same time, these meetings fundamentally influence a direct report''s experience at work, including how they engage and attach to their role, perceive the effectiveness of their manager, and envision their future at the organization. Leveraging research and evidence collected over 20 years from managers and team members, and drawing on interviews with top leaders from some of the most respected companies in the world, Steven Rogelberg covers topics such as: Why effective 1:1s are critical to your success and the success of your team Messaging and positioning 1:1s for maximum value Finding the correct 1:1 cadence and meeting length to maximize positive impact without over-meeting Managing the intricate balance of productivity-building, relationship-building, and employee development Designing 1:1s with intentionality, from where to conduct the meeting to building agendas to optimize effectiveness Acting as leader coach and leveraging key skills around facilitation, listening, and feedback-giving How to personalize your 1:1 approach to fit you and your direct reports - one size does not fit allTrade ReviewSteven Rogelberg knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth. If you've ever lamented that a meeting could've been an email, this book is filled with data and practical advice for making the time we spend together less miserable and more worthwhile. * Adam Grant, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Starting, growing, and maintaining any business requires attracting and nurturing good people. And one of the best — and also most underutilized — tools in fostering talent is the 1:1 meeting. In this highly practical book, meetings expert Steven Rogelberg shares powerful science to inform and elevate these crucial interactions. Read Glad We Met — you and your team will be glad you did! * Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global *The world's leading scholar of meetings unpacks the most important meeting of all — direct conversations between managers and team members. Rooted in deep research and replete with actionable takeaways, this book will transform how — and why — you conduct these essential encounters. Glad We Met is an urgent read for anyone trying to find their footing on the modern workplace's new terrain. * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell is Human and Drive *Steven Rogelberg is one of the most important leadership thinkers writing today. This book is insightful and compelling. Rogelberg reveals how the real work in leadership is done in conversations — sense checking, creating engagement, and building trust. * Dean Stamoulis, PhD, Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates *I learned so much from Glad We Met! One-on-one meetings will never go out of style because they are the bedrock of relationships, and I'm so glad Steven Rogelberg has compiled this authoritative guide to how to do them best! * Angela Duckworth, Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of #1 New York Times bestseller, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance *One-on-one meetings between managers and direct reports can make or break a team. Rogelberg shows, step by step, how to use these meetings to enhance work satisfaction and productivity. This is a very valuable book! * Carol Dweck, PhD, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University; author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success *The book is amazing! It's everything I never knew and I always wanted to know about 1:1s! Whether you're just starting out as a manager, or are a senior executive, a recent graduate, or have decades of experience, Glad We Met is a must read. * Adam Husein, Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise Data Science, Analytics, and Social Intelligence, Warner Bros. Discovery *We extend our minds and enhance our intelligence by thinking in concert with other people—and one of the best ways to do this is to meet one on one. In Glad We Met, Steven Rogelberg makes a powerful case for crafting our 1:1 meetings with more care and intention. Drawing on decades of research, he provides a blueprint for making such meetings effective and productive. This book is a must-read for any manager who wants to lead a team to success. * Annie Murphy Paul, author of the Washington Post bestseller The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain *You grow your people to grow your organization—a seedbed of that growth is the 1:1 meeting. This frequently unprepared for, often canceled, and seemingly inconsequential meeting can be, when deliberately done, a valuable investment in people and one that makes them feel genuinely seen. That's where Steven Rogelberg's evidence-based, decades-in-the-making, action-oriented approach to 1:1s comes in. Every manager (and parent) should read this book now. Your people and your organization will be glad you did. * Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors, Top #10 Management Thinker, Thinkers50, WSJ and USA Today bestselling author of Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company *It is clear that many if not most leaders struggle with carrying out their 1:1 meetings. Making matters worse, leaders often have a blind spot, with their perceptions of 1:1s being more positive than what their directors have to say. To help rectify this situation and promote the incredible potential of 1:1s, Steven Rogelberg offers compelling and practical evidence-based guidance for 1-1 meetings worth everyone's time and effort. This is a must-read for leaders, workers, and teammates around the globe. * Alex Alonso, PhD, Chief Knowledge Officer, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) *If world leaders read this book and led 1:1 meetings with greater collaboration and impact, the world would be more peaceful and prosperous. Until then, you should read this book to improve your own approach to management and leadership. * Asheesh Advani, CEO, Junior Achievement Worldwide *Glad We Met can fundamentally change and improve lives at work. It brings a rich, robust, and surprising science to bear on a critical leadership activity -- the 1:1 Meeting. All leaders should read this book. All coaches should read this book. * Matt Mochary, CEO Coach, CEO of Mochary Method Inc. and author of bestselling book, The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building *Based on extensive research, Steven Rogelberg discusses incredibly well why effective 1:1 meetings lead to improved personnel performance and happiness, and are critical to business success. This superb book is for anyone who manages people, and for any business that wants to succeed. * Elizabeth F. Churchill, PhD, Senior Director, Google *Glad We Met is a game changer for leaders of all levels. It casts a bright light on the importance of the 1:1 meeting and how these meetings impact both individuals and the overall team. It is a delight to read, grounded in science and contains highly practical tips and stories. * Robin Cohen, PhD, Head of Talent Management Pharmaceuticals and Enterprise R&D, Johnson & Johnson *After reading this book, you will think differently about 1:1 meetings! Glad We Met provides highly compelling tools and strategies to help you unlock the full potential of your 1:1 meetings to build stronger relationships, and ultimately create a more human-centered workplace culture. This is a must read. * Jennifer Fisher, Chief Well-being Officer, Delloitte & bestselling author of Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines *Glad We Met shows how 1:1s might be the most powerful way to build trust and inspire individual performance and engagement, yet arguably is the least developed tool in a People Leader's toolkit. Dr. Rogelberg does a masterful job of conveying the art and science of 1:1 meetings and equipping managers with a simple, pragmatic and actionable playbook that they can implement immediately. * Josh Greenwald, SVP, CHRO TIAA Retirement Solutions *Rogelberg does an incredible job making the case that the 1:1 meeting should not be taken for granted by leaders. He provides highly compelling evidence-based insights designed to made 1:1s highly effective and positively impactful for all parties. No matter what leadership level you are, you will be very glad you read this book. * Dave Burwick, CEO, The Boston Beer Company *Humans have survived and thrived through the stories they tell and the connections they make with each other about their lived experience. At work and in life outside of work, small actions can produce oversized impact. As Lao Tzu prophetically noted, 'Great acts are made up of small deeds.' Professor Rogelberg poignantly and persuasively reminds us that one of the most common practices at work, one-on-one meetings, is precisely one of those 'small deeds' that contribute to 'great acts.' This evidence-based book is replete with actionable advice that can move one-on-one meetings from the mundane to the fuel that can literally transform individuals, teams, and organizations. * David Altman, PhD, Chief Research & Innovation Officer, Center for Creative Leadership *A fantastic, enjoyable book, packed with unique evidence-based insights. Glad We Met can absolutely elevate work life for both leaders and teams. A must read! * Tasha Eurich, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Insight and Bankable Leadership *Glad We Met does for one-on-one meetings what The Surprising Science of Meetings did for standups and work sessions. At last, there is a research-backed but highly practical step-by-step guide to make the most the time you have with your direct reports. As Rogelberg keenly notes - the one-on-one meeting can be the foundation of your relationship with your team members, but only if done well. Glad We Met provides a roadmap on how to make these meetings useful and fulfilling for leaders and team members, alike. * Stephanie Johnson, PhD, Professor and Director, Doerr Institute for New Leaders and author of the WSJ bestseller, Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams *1:1s can make or break your team, your culture, and your company. In this must-read guide for managers, Dr. Rogelberg explains the evidence-based simple steps you can take to make sure every 1:1 makes you and your team better. * Laszlo Bock, former CHRO of Google and founder of Humu and Gretel.ai *Refreshingly practical, this book is the definitive guide for making meetings work- especially those all-important one-on-one meetings with people who depend on you to perform and thrive. Author Steven Rogelberg, the leading expert in the important and understudied topic of meetings, offers actionable advice that will make anyone a better manager. * Amy Edmondson, PhD, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School and author of the bestseller, The Fearless Organization *With an approachable tone and loads of pragmatic tools and templates, Steven Rogelberg's new book on that most ubiquitous meeting type, 1:1's, is essential reading. As with his prior book on meetings, this is well-researched and grounded in solid science, but still accessible and relevant. While written to managers, this book is also useful for those who actually own those meetings - the team member. * Alexis Fink, PhD, Vice President, People Analytics and Workforce Strategy, Meta and President-Elect of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology *In this era of global uncertainty, conflict, massive change, technological advances, disengaged workers, burnout, and a complete reimagination of the role work plays in our lives, Steven's book is a timely reminder of the core responsibility of a manager...to connect an employee to the mission and purpose of the organization, understand their role in the organization's success, to support them to deliver superior work that drives business results and to unleash their inner greatness. While the setting, frequency or length may vary, it starts with a caring, empathetic manager who sends powerful messages about support, inclusion, performance, and excellence during thoughtful, planned meetings and about becoming the best at the job at hand and preparing for career advancements ahead. This book is a must-read roadmap for managers to successfully take employees on that journey. * Rebecca L Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board *So many of us miss the opportunity to use 1-1 meetings as the powerful tool they are. Thankfully, Steven Rogelberg has created the definitive guide to leading radically useful 1-1s that can build relationships and transform your connections with colleagues, team members, and your own manager. * Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business *Glad We Met is an incredibly exciting and rare work that sheds a bright light on a critical work activity too often taken for granted - the 1:1 Meeting. Its evidence-based insights are highly compelling and can be leveraged to truly change the work lives of your team and by doing so promote success for you and your organization. This is a must read. * Robert Pasin, CEO, Radio Flyer *Glad We Met may be one of the most helpful, valuable, practical, and grounded leadership books of the year. It is insightful and a joy to read. More importantly, it is useable. Rogelberg leverages cutting edge science to guide leaders to make 1:1 meetings truly work to promote employee and leader thriving. * Peter Bregman, CEO Bregman Partners and bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional Courage *My introduction to Steven was catalyzing. He packed practical, science-based wisdom into an engaging 1-hour keynote based on his excellent book, Glad We Met. Through Steven, we've taught my company, and now our clients, that your success in a 1:1 is equal to your success as a leader. 1:1's are the stage upon which you solve your complex work problems as well as where you set your leadership brand, and create a psychologically safe environment to connect, coach, develop, retain talent, and combat burnout. * Tacy M. Byham, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, DDI and co-author of Your First Leadership Job *Are you looking for a way to truly connect with your team and help them achieve their highest potential? Look no further than Glad We Met. In this book, Dr. Rogelberg offers a unique perspective on how stewardship of time and talent through effective one-on-ones nurture professional growth and lead to meeting high and hard-to-achieve goals. * Aldo Zanoni, CEO of Riva International and Co-Founder of Kairos - Software for Meetings in a Hybrid World *This highly compelling book provides a very practical and research driven blueprint for how to go about achieving effective 1:1s. And guess what - that value is in the eyes of the recipient, not those of the manager. Managers are there to support and to help their directs be at their best. A great read for anyone wanting to know how to best engage with those they work with, and by doing so, reach new heights as a manager. * Matthew Saxon, Chief People Officer, Zoom Video Communications *Are you looking for a way to truly connect with your team and help them achieve their highest potential? Look no further than Glad We Met. In this book, Dr. Rogelberg offers a unique perspective on how stewardship of time and talent through effective one-on-ones nurture professional growth and lead to meeting high and hard-to-achieve goals. * Aldo Zanoni, CEO of Riva International and Co-Founder of Kairos-Software for Meetings in a Hybrid World *Table of ContentsSection 1: Background and Foundation Chapter 1 Brief introduction to 1:1s and the science underlying this book Chapter 2 Why 1:1s Section 2: Organization for 1:1s Chapter 3 Messaging with team members Chapter 4 1:1 Meeting Frequency and Cadences Chapter 5 Logistics of 1:1s Chapter 6 Agendas and who "owns" the meeting Section 3: Carrying out 1:1s Chapter 7 Key skills, behaviors, and mindsets to make 1:1s work Chapter 8 Underlying keys to success Chapter 9 Successfully conducting/participating in the 1:1: Manager perspective Chapter 10 Successfully conducting/participating the 1:1: Team member perspective Section 4: Post meeting Chapter 11 Post meeting follow-up and tracking Chapter 12 Evaluating and improving your 1:1s Section 5: Special topics Chapter 13 Managing meeting load to lessen meeting burnout and fatigue Chapter 14 Cross-cultural/gender/age differences in perspectives on 1:1s Chapter 15 Adapting book content to 1:1s with peers Chapter 16 Adapting book content to 1:1s with customers/clients Chapter 17 References Appendices Appendix 1: Summary checklist of 1:1 key dos Appendix 2: Summary checklist of 1:1 key don'ts Appendix 3: How to effectively give feedback Appendix 4: Keys to successful coaching/mentoring Appendix 5: Conducting a career conversation Appendix 6: Keys to taking notes efficiently while still being present Appendix 7: Techniques for diffusing anger/defensiveness Appendix 8: Techniques for encouraging team members to share and communicate candidly Appendix 9: Sample agenda templates for different types of meeting Weekly 1:1 Peer-to-peer 1:1 Sales/customer 1:1 Debrief retrospective 1:1 Skip level 1:1 First 1:1 with a new employee

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Book SynopsisNight after night, chefs and their crews multitask in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame. Have you ever wondered how they do it? In Work Clean, Dan Charnas uncovers their secret: mise-en-place (''putting in place'' to you and me) - the organizational system that transforms the lives of its practitioners through focus and self-discipline.Through interviews with top chefs working in professional kitchens all over the world, culinary students, line cooks and restaurant employees, Charnas reveals the ten major principles of mise-en-place, including: ''Arranging spaces'', ''Finishing actions'' and ''Slowing Down to Speed Up''.Demonstrating how to put the method into practice, Work Clean is your guide to boosting productivity in all aspects of life.

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Book SynopsisSay goodbye to the religion of work and hello to a more balanced lifeDo you lie awake worrying about Monday mornings?Find yourself checking work emails on the weekend?Does career progression feel like a pipedream?In Total Reset Ireland's leading career psychologist Sinéad Brady is here to show you that your job doesn't have to make you feel this way, and that by resetting your relationship with work you can take back control of your career, and your life.The key to making this change? A fundamental shift in how we think about work and the part it plays in our lives. To do this, we'll need to debunk age-old myths that influence our decisions like the idea of the work-life balance' look at how key moments in our working life can come to define us, and reassess our true priorities.Total Reset offers invaluable insight and practical methods to help you break free from the past and excel in your career, without sacrificing the joy in the rest of your life.

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Book SynopsisThis book will aim at better understanding, elaborating on, and inspiring the creation of more purpose-driven research. It sees the potential of a thesis to be more than an examination.Table of Contents1 - Approach 1.1: Skills and the will to grow 1.2: Relevance follows audience 1.3: Rigour suggests approach 1.4: Deduce the research design 1.5: Purposeful scientific entrepreneur 1.6: Renewable research energy 1.7: Why even bother? 1.8: Preparation determines motivation 1.9: A peer called supervisor 1.10: Countless shades of supervision 2 - Begin 2.1: Conduct a project 2.2: Follow one trajectory 2.3: Try not to build roof-down 2.4: Build well-dimensioned bridges 2.5: Impression management 2.6: Maturing your mind 2.7: Comparing with others 2.8: A researcher's humility 2.9: Theory is there to help 2.10: Castle under siege 3 - Conduct 3.1: Growing into an expert 3.2: Help others understand you 3.3: Strange birds 3.4: Writing as modern architecture 3.5: A magnetic introduction 3.6: A contextualising theory chapter 3.7: An instructive methodology chapter 3.8: A resolving findings chapter 3.9: A progressive discussion 3.10: A consolidating conclusion 4 - Complete 4.1: Revise frequently 4.2: Core motivator, key critic 4.3: Frustration is a fuzzy teacher 4.4: Relaxation as a research methodology 4.5: Fear of writing 4.6: Mitigating mental overload 4.7: Write like a journey 4.8: Be kind to yourself 4.9: Necessity of ownership 4.10: Throwing off a weight 5 - Continue after 5.1: Take in your accomplishment 5.2: Feedback eats grades for breakfast 5.3: Your degree is a trusted symbol 5.4: Do good for yourself and others 5.5: Keep in touch 5.6: Career serendipity 5.7: Never consider yourself unfree 5.8: Fortify your academic skills 5.9: Grow forward 5.10: Share the fire

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Book SynopsisDiscover the revolutionary practice of TIMEBOXING guaranteed to optimize productivity in every aspect of your life''A masterclass in intentional living'' Nir Eyal, the author of Indistractable''It really works. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, that would be Timeboxing'' BJ Fogg, the bestselling author of Tiny Habits''Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love'' Kim Scott, the bestselling author of Radical Candor------------------------Do you feel like you''re always busy, but never truly productive?Do you crave a simpler, more intentional life?Every day we face a bewildering array of work and life choices but at any given moment it can be unclear what to focus our attention on. Timeboxing is the antidote to our contemporary decision fatigue and with this boTrade ReviewTimeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't want to do as well as the things you do want to do will help you get more pleasure and less tedium out of life. As you internalize the lessons of this exceptionally wise book, you’ll begin to feel the presence of a coach who’s there with you every step of the way. -- Kim Scott, the bestselling author of 'Radical Candor'A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life. -- Nir Eyal, the author of 'Indistractable'This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature. -- Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the author of 'The Talent Illusion' and 'I, Human'Now more than ever effective focus is a problem many, probably most of us feel. We are confused and overwhelmed on a daily basis. This smart and engaging book presents a deceptively simple, subtly powerful technique for structuring our lives and work to actually get things done. It's a revelation. -- Michael Bhaskar, the author of 'Curation' and 'Human Frontiers'Timeboxing is an eminently practical book that changed my habits almost immediately—and also changed the way It think about time itself. It helped me organize my life around the people and things that matter most, and gave me a practical guide for doing so. Box time on your calendar right now to read this book. -- Luke Burgis, the author of 'Wanting' and 'Unrepeatable'Constraint=Freedom. In Timeboxing, Marc Zao-Sanders explores the why behind constraining your time as well as the practical details of how to make it happen. The goal isn't to live a rigid existence but instead a life vibrant with intention and full of what truly matters to you. If you feel like you're floating through life without a plan, read this book. -- Elizabeth Grace Saunders, the author of 'Divine Time Management'Timeboxing is a delight. The book is interesting and practical. Each chapter serves a purpose. Best of all, the method really works. For over 30 years I’ve sought to optimize my work and my life. I thought I had things pretty much figured out. But then I read Timeboxing. The impact was immediate and dramatic. My new habit of timeboxing each morning has lifted me to a new level of focus, calm, and productivity. We all can benefit from more focus and more impact. That’s exactly what Timeboxing offers. The short chapters are well organized and easy to read. You can use the techniques immediately to boost productivity with less stress each day. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, I’d want it to be Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders. -- BJ Fogg, the bestselling author of 'Tiny Habits'

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Book Synopsis''Laura Vanderkam is one of the world''s leading experts in time management and productivity . . . her insights in Off the Clock can change your life'' - Dorie Clark, author of Stand Out''Laura Vanderkam delivers a compelling and evidence-based argument that busyness is overrated in our current culture. Living a full life, at work and at home, is about doing the right things well, and confidently missing out on everything else'' - Cal Newport, bestselling author of Deep Work''I loved it . . . Vanderkam expertly weaves together interviews with experts, anecdotes about her own personal life, philosophical musings, and scientific research'' - Shana Lebowitz, Business Insider UKLearn to savour life''s best moments - no matter how busy you are - through mindset shifts that alter your perception of time.Laura Vanderkam, the acclaimed author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, isn''t like other time-management gurus. She''s not trying to shave off 30 seconds here or there; she''s interested in the emotional and psychological side of the 168 hours everyone has each week. Her message is that we all have more time than we think we do, and can feel less stressed while getting more done. With the right habits, you can live efficiently and effectively, and yet still see time as abundant. For instance, Vanderkam teaches: - How to clear your calendar of activities that are boring, stressful or simply not the best use of your time- Why tackling your top priorities during the hours when you have the most energy will change your perception of what it means to be productive- How to linger in great experiences while they''re happening, and why good memories seem to make time expandPacked with insights from busy yet relaxed professionals, including ''time makeovers'' of people who are learning to use these tools, Off the Clock can inspire the rest of us to creative lives that are not only productive, but enjoyable in the moment.

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Book SynopsisGAIN MORE TIME FOR WHAT YOU LOVE Are you constantly juggling multiple tasks and operating at 100 per cent or more? Do you feel you are permanently on the treadmill and can't get off? If you needed extra capacity for something urgent, could you find it? In The 1-Day Refund, best-selling author and time management expert Donna McGeorge shows you how to recover an extra 15 per cent of your time10 minutes per hour, 1 hour per day or a full day each weekto think, breathe, live and work. By creating more space, you'll discover a new ability to focus on what's truly important to you. In this book, you'll also: Learn to achieve more by doing less and create more space across all areas of your life Stop being at the mercy of other people's agendas and learn to say no' when you truly don't have time. Develop your capacity to cope with change and unpredictability and rid yourself of that feeling of overwhelm A fant

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Book SynopsisYou are just one small step away from the life you know you deserve. It''s time to leverage your life.Life Leverage means taking control of your life, easily balancing your work and free time, making the most money with the minimum time input & wastage, and living a happier and more successful life.Using Rob Moore''s remarkable Life Leverage model, you''ll quickly banish & outsource all your confusion, frustration and stress & live your ideal, globally mobile life, doing more of what you love on your own terms.Learn how to:- Live a life of clarity & purpose, merging your passion & profession- Make money & make a difference, banishing work unhappiness- Use the fast-start wealth strategies of the new tech-rich- Maximise the time you have; don''t waste a moment by outsourcing everything- Leverage all the things in your life that don''t make you feel alive''This book shows you how to get more done, faster and easier than you eveTrade Review'This book shows you how to get more done, faster and easier than you ever thought possible. A great book that will change your life'. Brian Tracy, bestselling author of Eat That Frog

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Book SynopsisIf you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset.From effective time management and efficient speed reading to managing yourself and stopping stress from slowing you down, THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Short, punchy chapters mean you can read up quickly and start applying what you''ve learned immediately.Discover the main themes, key ideas and tools you need and bring it all together with practical exercises.This is your complete course in being more productive.ABOUT THE SERIESULTIMATE books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From marketing and sales to management and finance, each title gives comprehensive coverage of the essential business skills you need to get ahead in your career. Written in straightforward English, each book is designed to help you quickly master the subject, with fun quizzes embedded

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Book SynopsisA beautifully packaged collection of inspirational quotes with a hilariously explicit twist from Sarah Knight's beloved No F*cks Given Guides series In The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck Sarah liberated you from people and things that don't make you happy; with Get Your Sh*t Together she provided a tough-love push towards getting organized to achieve your goals; You Do You offered a roadmap to embracing your individuality; Calm the F*ck Down delivered practical solutions for managing ever-more stressful times; and F*ck No! taught you to set boundaries and stick to them with confidence and flair. No F*cks Given: Life-Changing Words to Live By gathers the very best of this no-bullsh*t, life-changing advice into one must-have gift book that enlightens and entertains on every page.

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Book SynopsisUpgrade your office to anywhere in the world! Remote work offers more flexibility, autonomy, and freedom in the modern workspace while you continue to climb the corporate ladder.With top companies like Apple, Amazon, UnitedHealth Group and more adapting to the hybrid-remote model, you have the power to make your career goals fit your lifestyle. Curate your ideal home-office or take your life on the road- limitless options, limitless potential.Learn what it takes to become a successful remote worker, with all the tips of the trade detailed in The Remote Worker’s Handbook. Jason R. Rich and the experts at Entrepreneur help you build the necessary skill set to make transitioning to remote work a walk in the park, so you can take that actual walk in the park. Using this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover: Time-management and collaboration applications to keep yourself organized The key to adapting your home-office or shared workspace Tools to navigate the cloud, virtual calendars, and the wide variety of free services available  Software and technology exclusive to the remote worker Experience the freedom and flexibility of remote work and take your career to the next level with The Remote Worker’s Handbook. 

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Book SynopsisMove Beyond Time ManagementBecome a Time MasterHave you tried the latest time management techniques and still feel overwhelmed? Are you fed up with having to ''think'' about prioritising, decision making and squeezing things in? Do you wish life would just flow better? Then this is the book for you.This book will allow you to master your own time and not be controlled by other people''s priorities. Understand how your own preferences, style and interests impact how you use your time and be able to:- Incorporate simple changes in your day to day activities that give you back control.- Learn how other people see time and how you can use that to help them become more efficient and effective.- Make the most of your time for the things that are important to you.Whether you want to get more done at work, delegate better, manage the priorities at home or just spend more time doing things that bring you joy, Karen and John will help you develop an approach to time that is efficient and fits with your unique personality.

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Book SynopsisIs dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to catch up? Have you already beat burnout once, only to find it creeping back? If you answered yes to any of these, you're in need of a cure for burnout.Burnout management coach Emily Ballesteros combines scientific and cultural research and the tried-and-true strategies she's successfully implemented with clients around the globe to demystify burnout - and set you on a path towards a life of personal and professional balance.Ballesteros outlines five areas in which you can build healthy habits - mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management. She offers clear and simple tools to help you find greater balance, energy and fulfilment, showing you how to:· Break burnout habits that keep you in a pattern of chronic overwhelm· Create sustainable work/life balance through predictable personal care· Get more done in less time while creating forward momentum towards a meaningful life· Identify and set your personal and professional limits, guilt-free· Master your stress and detach from your stressorsThe Cure for Burnout provides a holistic method for burnout management, empowering us to reclaim control of our own lives once and for all.Trade Review'Emily Ballesteros's advice is useful and practical, especially for young workers eager to reclaim their time and energy. This is an empowering guidebook to combatting burnout.' * Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better *'The Cure for Burnout is full of clear, actionable tools to help you find greater balance, energy, and fulfillment in today's overstressed world. Ballesteros's relatable, necessary book will revolutionise your work/life balance.' * Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable *'A liberating guide to letting go of your guilt and putting yourself first, The Cure for Burnout shows you how to create a healthier, more rewarding life. With warmth, wit, and wisdom, Ballesteros challenges the pressures we feel to be the best colleagues and friends to others in favour of being our happiest, freest selves.' * Elise Loehnen, author of On Our Best Behaviour *'This is not the kind of book you read and then decide if you want to change; reading this book changes you. You'll learn how to set limits, honour yourself, and build a life you enjoy waking up to. You'll also learn how to create real-life, actual spare time. Spare time! Funny, wise, and full of apply-today knowledge, I loved this total reset of a book.' * Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control *'Insightful, eye-opening, and lovingly direct, The Cure for Burnout gives you the tools and strategies you need to reclaim your time and energy to start enjoying your life. It should be required reading for anyone in the workplace today.' * Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies *'In a world where burnout feels like a constant threat, Emily Ballesteros' The Cure for Burnout arrives just in time. This book is not just another self-help guide; it's a lifeline for anyone feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. The tools are practical, actionable, and most importantly, sustainable.' * Jessica Baum, author of Anxiously Attached *"This deep-dive into the topic is compassionate, honest, and also empowering, helping you to shake off afflictions such as 'resting guilt', and learn to embrace 'bare-minimum days' when you most need them." * Psychologies Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book for Busy Mums is small, straight-talking and bursting with information that will benefit all the family, including cleaning, organization and food-planning hacks, self-care wins, and ways you can spend more quality time with your kids. It's about time life was made a little easier for you and this book will show you how!

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Book SynopsisAre you struggling to stay afloat in a sea of paperwork, emails, meetings and an ever-growing to-do list? Are you working longer and longer hours in a vain attempt to catch up and, any time you do, they drop another pile of work on you? Don't worry, you are not alone and help is at hand.You don't need work to longer hours or even harder, you need to work smarter by making the time you spend at work really effective. You can do it and you will be amazed at how much more you can get done when you optimize your time. Effective Time Management in easy steps will show you how, not just by working more effectively now but also how to plan your future career. And you'll have more free time outside work plus the energy to enjoy it. This book will show you, in easy steps, how to: Understand what you spend your time on now and how much of it is wastedIdentify your long-term goals and plan how to get thereIdentify the things that really matter and prioritize themHow to use your time most effectively and organize your workUnderstand how to read, write, use the phone and manage emails effectivelyLearn how to say No and deal with interruptionsMake meetings more effectiveMake the most out of home workingReduce stress and make the most out of lifeDevelop your own personal action plan

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Book Synopsis39 reflections to turn task completion into time for you Your time is precious – so use it well. With so many pulls on your time, and a changing environment, now more than ever it is vital that your time and task management is both targeted and efficient. If you can achieve this, you can allocate more time for yourself and so become a more relaxed and effective teacher. All too often to do list gets longer and longer which can impact on your enjoyment of the job and, more importantly, your mental health and well-being. Building on the strategies in his first two book, LIFT and RISK, David Gumbrell advocates that you need to focus your attention on giving the right plates a spin to save time, energy and attention that you can then allocate elsewhere. The 39 short, research-based chapters, punctuated with reflective questions, along with teacher interviews, together build into a significant body of knowledge to promote resilience and teacher retention. Praise for RISK A beautifully written book with David's characteristic use of rich metaphors and thoughtful narrative. This book will certainly help you make bolder and better decisions in the classroom and beyond. Adrian BethuneTrade ReviewDavid writes with warmth, intelligence and with practical encouragement to everyday teachers and leaders. As schools become increasingly busy, teachers are faced with ever more problems and challenges that need solutions. The multitude of decisions that need to be made in a school can range from the mundane to the profound, but those decisions must be made wisely. In RISK David gives teachers support in taking decisions so that they can bring their best selves to navigating risk and the decision-making process and follow through on the consequences of the decisions they make -- Angela Browne, Founder of Nourished CollectiveRISK by David Gumbrell is a great one to casually pick up, read a quick story, learn a fact and introduce yourself to a new way of thinking. I subsequently found myself reading another story and another and then just one more. Each of the 39 stories has a great insight as to how we ourselves can think differently about people and situations and look for improvement. Ideal for teachers wanting to ‘break out’ and explore new methods and fascinating ideas to express their learnings within the classroom and also their lives. -- Steve Judge, international speaker, coach, author and two times paratriathlon word championA beautifully written book with David's characteristic use of rich metaphors and thoughtful narrative. This book will certainly help you make bolder and better decisions in the classroom and beyond. -- Adrian Bethune, teacher and author of Wellbeing in the Primary ClassroomThe power of this book centres around the questions posed throughout. These questions focus you and challenge you to think about not only your practice and the way in which you teach but also your habits and routines. The questions invite you to change the way you do things to enable you to be far more confident in taking risks within your own teaching that are beneficial for all, and that includes you, the teacher! -- Catherine Carden, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityDavid uses his detailed and knowledgeable insight into the ways schools work and how we work within them to create an inspirational handbook full of practical advice and questions that make us think. This book should be on the reading list for every teacher and leader. -- Kate Redman, deputy regional CEO, South Coast at Aspirations AcademiesThrough fascinating and engaging links to historical events and general knowledge, David encourages the reader to be confident and to take risks, embracing the creativity that leads to exciting and memorable lessons. His carefully crafted questions help to coach and reassure you that, although you cannot always predict the outcomes, it does not mean you have failed and that both joy and frustration are part of the journey as you move from bunny slopes to black runs! -- Helen Shaw, Director of Teaching School at Glynn Learning FoundationThis is a welcome addition to sources of much needed support available for trainees and early career teachers. It is presented in a way that is practical and quickly accessible meaning that they can pick up and learn from it in bite-sized chunks – so important in this incredibly busy, sometimes overly pressured time. The advice is easily actionable but appropriately underpinned by research and evidence and will be an invaluable addition to busy teacher’s toolkit -- Samantha Twiselton, Director of Sheffield Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Part A: SPINNING – How effective is plate spinning as a strategy to get things done, for you? Jiaoda opera Beach balls blow your mind Hypotrochoids and epitrochoids DVDs spin Hamster wheels Play pumps Wind farms PART B: FITTING - How can you best fit all the jobs you have to do into the working day? Seven piece puzzle ISO – Keep cargo ships in order The power of punctuation Sinuous curves and straight lines Dutifully dovetailed Feat M C Escher Warp and weft PART C: ORDERING – Which job should you do first, second and then third? Not a knot Fizz, bang, whoosh Cream teas - are you Devon or Cornwall? Judy and Punch Rock, paper, scissors Podium positioning Rounders and ‘abouters’ PART D: TIMING – How much time should you allocate to each job on your ‘To Do List’? Not now, Grommet Cryogenic torpedoes It’s a horological show A Black Forest tweet Greenwich clock Boil then bake then fry PART E: FILTERING –e time? How can you filter out which of the job list needs to be done? Permanently temporary Activate your carbon Big blue whale Canned meat or email feat? Prime position Do bowling balls float? PART F: RANDOMISING – Does a randomised approach to the job list, get the job done? Drawing the short straw Lottery numbers Life of Pi Baffle ball & bally hoo Running the gauntlet Grapeshot Interviews

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Book SynopsisWhatever kind of creative person you are, this thought experiment game will get you out of your comfort zone. How? It stimulates creativity through limitation. Boundaries push you to think beyond the usual solutions and send you in different directions. That’s exactly how you end up with unexpected and extraordinary ideas. How to play You take 3 “Do” cards that define a unique imaginary project. You need to come up with a solution for this project. But you also get 3 “Don’t” cards, which give you a set of rules. For Example Do: Create clothing that is also a landmark For two persons To become more productive Don’t: Don’t use straight shapes Don’t make the size static Don’t use non-recyclable material The “Do” and “Don’t” cards make you think differently than you normally would. In the beginning, the rules might feel like a big obstacle. But once you start playing, you will see that limitations also give you possibilities. Rules make you think about loopholes. Play the game by yourself to get inspired, use it as a conversation starter or play it in teams to find out who comes up with the most surprising solution. The outcome could even be the beginning of a real project!

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Book SynopsisThere's an 80 percent chance you're poor. Time poor, that is.Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. They laugh less. They are less healthy, less productive, and more likely to divorce. In one study, time stress produced a stronger negative effect on happiness than unemployment.How can we escape the time traps that make us feel this way and keep us from living our best lives?Time Smart is your playbook for taking back the time you lose to mindless tasks and unfulfilling chores. Author and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans will give you proven strategies for improving your "time affluence." The techniques Whillans provides will free up seconds, minutes, and hours that, over the long term, become weeks and months that you can reinvest in positive, healthy activities.Time Smart doesn't stop at telling you what to do. It also shows you how to do it, helping you achieve the mindset shift that will make these activities part of your everyday regimen through assessments, checklists, and activities you can use right away. The strategies Whillans presents will help you make the shift to time-smart living and, in the process, build a happier, more fulfilling life.Trade ReviewNamed one of Behavioral Scientist's "Notable Books of 2020"Named one of the Globe & Mail's "Best Business Books of 2020""Whillans, a professor of negotiations, organizations, and markets at Harvard Business School, explores in her insightful debut ways to shift one's perspective away from making money and toward prioritizing one's time." — Publisher's WeeklyAdvance Praise for Time Smart:"Why are so many of us so stressed? In this smart and accessible book, Ashley Whillans delivers a surprising answer: we overvalue money and undervalue time. And she shows us simple, practical ways to recalibrate the balance. Time Smart is an essential book for anyone who wants to create more time for the things that really matter." — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author, When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human"Time Smart is an eye-opener. Combining rigorous science with an accessible style, Whillans offers scores of suggestions for how to use our time in ways that boost productivity, efficiency, and joy." — Sonja Lyubomirsky, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Riverside; author, The How of Happiness"What a fantastic read. I advocate for the four-day week to gain more time for the things that are important to us. Ashley Whillans delves into the detail of why time is so important. In our post–COVID-19 world we have a chance to reset how we construct our lives. This book comes at a perfect time." — Andrew Barnes, founder, Perpetual Guardian; author, The 4 Day Week"Time is the one thing you can't get more of, and Time Smart will help you make the most of yours. Drawing on the latest science, Ashley Whillans lays out practical steps that will make your life happier and more meaningful." — Laszlo Bock, cofounder and CEO, Humu; former Senior Vice President, People Operations, Google; and author, Work Rules!"Time Smart is not a self-help book. It is a no-nonsense analysis of how to spend your time and your money. Instead of a series of snake-oil mantras and quick fixes, Whillans gives you a road map to better organize your life." — Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business; author, The Algebra of Happiness"Ashley Whillans is my hero. Welcome to the practical guide you need to protect the most important resource you'll ever have: time. Whillans provides the handbook every busy person needs." — Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology, Yale University; host, The Happiness Lab podcast"In Time Smart, Ashley Whillans gives us a practical road map to use this precious resource better, and in so doing, live happier, healthier lives." — Arthur C. Brooks, Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; Arthur C. Patterson Faculty Fellow, Harvard Business School

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Book SynopsisThis book provides insights from psychological science and evidence-based strategies to help readers reduce procrastination, and show compassion toward themselves and others who procrastinate.Trade Review‘There is hope’: expert writes guide to tackling procrastination. Psychology professor draws on 20 years of studying often crippling issue that can affect sufferers’ careers and even health…Procrastination: What it is, why it’s a problem and what you can do about it is published by the American Psychological Association and is out now. -- The GuardianTable of ContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionPart I. How Procrastination Affects Your Life Chapter 1. Procrastination: An All-Too-Common Problem Chapter 2. That Mystical Land of Tomorrow: Lost Productivity and Abandoned Dreams Chapter 3. Can Procrastination Be Bad for Your Health? Chapter 4. Procrastination Through a Social LensPart II. When and Why Do People Procrastinate? Chapter 5. Procrastination Decoded: Why Mood Matters Chapter 6. Seek the SourcePart III. Evidence-Based Strategies to Help You Stop Procrastinating Chapter 7. Why Mindset Matters Chapter 8. Perspective Matters: The Power of Reframing Chapter 9. Embrace Your Future Self to Bridge the Temporal Gap Chapter 10. Ready, Set, Go! References Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis Richard  Wolfe set up Email Handyman in 2008 to help people deal more effectively with their daily deluge of email. They offer in-house and online workshops for individuals and companies in 7 languages and over 10 countries worldwide. Richard is fascinated with how we create technology to increase our productivity and then often seem to achieve the opposite. Richard has a passion for finding easy ways to make technology work for us rather than against us. After business school and many years in the Internet industry, Richard decided to dedicate himself to helping people use one of the most ubiquitous technologies around today: Email.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Benefits of Speedmailing Benefits of Speedmailing How to Master your Inbox Tips & Tricks 5 Processing Steps Step 1: Turn off pop-up email notifications. Step 2: Process your inbox just a couple of times a day. Step 3: Empty your inbox each time. Step 4: Sort emails into 4 action-related folders. Step 5: File all emails that no longer need your attention in a single folder. The Ground Rules of Speedmailing The 3 Golden Rules 1. One email at a time – think quick and use shortcuts. 2. Follow the 2-minute rule. 3. Review all folders once a week. Lifesaver rule: The Back-from-Holiday Crunch Search: A Speedmailer’s best friend Kick off your search with Ctrl+E (or Ctrl+F) The Spacebar is your biggest search friend Too many and the minus trick Too few and the blue line Turn on conversation view The Dos and Don’ts of Speedmailing When Receiving Email When Sending Email When Replying to Email Inbox Management Tips

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of This Girl Can Organise, the ultimate guide to decluttering your home in a fun, sustainable and meaningful way.Are you drowning in clutter? Do you dread opening your cupboards because of the mess that awaits inside? Are you ready to sort out your house for good and discover a happier, calmer you?If you've tried and struggled with Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up or Dana K. White's Decluttering at the Speed of Life, Nicola Lewis can help you finally achieve the tidy, clean and healthy home you've always wanted.In this book, Nicola will arm you with the tools you need to clean and clear your home. With a step-by-step, room-by-room plan to get rid of clutter, recipes for natural, eco-friendly cleaning products and tips on upcycling your household items, housework and organising have never been this easy! From your makeup bag to your hoarders' garage, your home will be spick, span and sparkling.Sections of the book include:Nicola's JourneyTidy Home, TiTrade Review‘I'm a big fan of decluttering myself as I really believe it helps tidy the mind. I think what Nicola is doing is truly fantastic and her Instagram brightens up my day.’-Katie Piper ‘TGCO is like having my very own Mary Poppins. She organises the chaos that enters my home on a daily basis and sprinkles her magic making everything calm and tidy. She’s changed my life…’-Gemma Collins ‘After I got sober, I realised that my house was in a state of barely organised chaos. It felt like The Old Curiosity Shop. Nicola came round and with the magic that is her mind, reorganised the space I live in – making it look like the easiest thing in the world. Now my home actually relaxes me. I feel like Nicola has got the best out of it…and that as a result, it gets the best out of me.’-Bryony Gordon ‘Nicola is my superhero, not all heroes wear capes.’-Ferne McCann

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Book SynopsisDoes it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. Managing Time quickly walks you through the basics. You’ll learn to: Assess how you spend your time nowPrioritize your tasksPlan the right time to work on each oneAvoid procrastination and interruptions Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] lively and sometimes arresting translation. . . . Once again Princeton University Press and Professor Romm have put us in their debt."---Ray Morris, Classics for All"This small and attractive book does full justice to the series."---Anke Walter, Greece & Rome

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Book SynopsisPatrick Forsyth runs Touchstone Training & Consultancy and specializes in marketing, sales and communications skills. He is based in Essex, UK. He is the author of more than fifty successful business books, translated into 17 languages, including How to Write Reports and Proposals, also published in the Kogan Page Creating Success series. He writes regularly for a number of business journals, and for Writing Magazine.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Time, a key resource – Opportunities and difficulties; Chapter - 02: First steps towards effective time management; Chapter - 03: Getting (and staying) organized; Chapter - 04: Combating the time wasters; Chapter - 05: Emails – Shortcut or time black hole?; Chapter - 06: First things first; Chapter - 07: Controlling the paperwork; Chapter - 08: Working with other people; Chapter - 09: Final words

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Book SynopsisFind your focus – wherever you're working – with Joy at Work.Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new genre of books and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life. Whether you are unexpectedly working at home or if you have a dedicated work space or office, if you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you’ll never have to do it again.In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what's important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing. With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organize your desk, finally get through your emails and find balance by ditching distractions and focusing on what sparks joy.Like how the key to successful tidying in the home is by tackling clutter in the correct order, Joy at Work adapts the inspirational KonMari Method for your professional life, taking you step-by-step through your working day so that you can identify the most joyful way to work for you. Once you’ve found order in your work, you can feel empowered to find confidence, energy and motivation to create the career you want and move on from negative working practices.'Marie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work' - Sarah Shaffi, StylistTrade ReviewA tidy guide to finding joy at work. Full of psychological wisdom and practical tips - I loved it! -- Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritMarie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein understand something very important about life and work: many times the key to success comes from subtracting, not adding. For anyone looking to bring more joy and focus to their office and career, Joy at Work is the book you've been waiting for. -- Alex Banayan, author of the #1 international bestseller The Third DoorJoy at Work is a charming antidote to the messiness of organizational life. It will help you be happier, waste less time, and lead others -- and is mighty fun to read. -- Bob Sutton, Stanford Professor, organizational psychologist, and author of bestsellers The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad BossFinding joy at work isn't magic ? it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical insights from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeMarie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein are modern-day superheroes – the dynamic duo of office efficiency and satisfaction. Their timely book delivers the tools, questions, and mindsets you need to rid the clutter that's piling on your desk, clogging your calendar, and infiltrating your personal networks. If you want joy in life, the place to begin is Joy at Work. -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, To Sell Is Human, and DriveMarie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work -- Sarah Shaffi, StylistThe Japanese organisation consultant has revolutionised the way we organise our homes, and our lives. -- Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisIn Do Less, Get More, entrepreneur and bestselling author Sháá Wasmund reveals that the key to fulfilment isn''t doing more, it''s doing what matters.Is your life how you imagined it would be, or is the reality more stressful than you planned?Do you put yourself under too much pressure to succeed?Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love?It doesn''t have to be this way. Anything is possible when you stop trying to do everything at the same time.This life changing book gives you the tools to ditch your to-do list and follow your dreams. It will be your essential guide to doing what you love - and letting go of the rest.''Really interesting . . . a very, very good book'' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2''Saying ''no'' is a life skill. At last here''s a book that shows you how'' Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenTrade ReviewInspiring ... sage and sane advice * Booklist *Saying 'no' is a life skill. At last here's a book that shows you how -- Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenBrilliant. If you feel stuck in the busy trap, this book will teach you how to do the right thing at the right time rather than trying to do everything all the time. A potential life changer -- Jason Jennings, New York Times bestselling author of The Reinventors and The High-Speed CompanyA wonderful reminder of the tools we can all employ to manage our things to do in life - when you use Shaa's practical ideas, you will give yourself more time to do things you love to do -- Terri Sjodin, Author of Small Message, Big ImpactSimple yet devastatingly effective. Packed with tools and tricks to help you reignite your schedule, your days and your life * Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles *Really interesting ... a very, very good book -- Steve Wright * BBC Radio 2 *

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide.Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organizational management. Learn whether it is more effective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with different personalities?Drawing on the latest theories and practices - and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management concepts - this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team. It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager, or are studying a course in business or management. Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business, become a more effective leader, or simply learn more about the world of business and management.

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Book SynopsisFind your motivation, prioritize your ideals, and create a flexible work-life lifestyle—no matter how busy or successful you are—with Anti-Time ManagementWhy Anti-Time Management? Discover the answer to the age-old question of “work-life balance” and what to do about it. Award-winning author Richie Norton brings you into the future with the power of Time Tipping, a framework that allows you to live and work wherever you choose. Enjoy expansive freedom by prioritizing attention, not managing time.  What would your life look like today if you had already achieved what you want?   Norton delivers an innovative roadmap that allows you to get your time back, how to change how you’re paid, and how to protect and expand your time around your values by integrating revolutionary principles like:  Project Stacking: How to single-task multiple, lucrative projects Work Syncing: How to bring work-life ideals in concert, creating space Expert Sourcing: How to design your work around results, not means Inspired by great personal loss, Norton shares how he and his family live with no regrets and how attention prioritization and time creation are learnable skills despite hardships. Anti-Time Management will help you be present for the people, projects, plans and priorities that matter most. Like light through a prism, you can purposefully create asymmetrical results by making small, intentional decisions on one side of your life and work to create brilliant strobes of possibilities on the other.

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Book Synopsis''A fun, interesting, and useful read!'' David Allen, bestselling author of Getting Things DoneNearly all of us want to be more productive, but finding the method that works for you among the hundreds and hundreds of different tips, tricks and hacks can be a daunting prospect. After graduating college, Chris Bailey decided to dedicate a whole year to doing just that - experimenting with as many of the techniques as he could, and finding the things that work. Among the experiments that he undertook are: going several weeks on little to no sleep; cutting out caffeine and sugar; taking a daily siesta; living in total isolation for 10 days; stretching his workweek to 90 hours; and getting up at 5:30 every morning, all the while monitoring the impact of his experiments on the quality and quantity of his work. The results were often surprising! This book is the result of Chris''s year-long journey, distilling the lessons he learned into a few core truTrade ReviewChris Bailey has tackled the daunting task of personally experimenting with any and every technique you can imagine that could positively affect your productivity. His dedication to the project and his intelligent conclusions, combined with his candor and articulateness, make this a fun, interesting, and useful read! -- David Allen, author of GETTING THINGS DONEChris Bailey might be the most productive man you'd ever hope to meet. * TED blog *Here's a book that promises, in the title, to pay for itself. And, the truth is, it will, in just a few days. And you'll even enjoy the journey. -- Seth Godin, author of LINCHPINChris has written the ultimate guidebook for setting your life on fire. Read it, and you'll not only get more done, you'll feel better about it too. -- Laura Vanderkam, author of 168 HOURSSo often we get stuck just doing what we have always done, even if it's not really working. This book helps you cut through all the productivity advice out there to find and test what really works for you. -- Shawn Achor, positive psychology researcher and New York Times bestselling author of THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGEThe Productivity Project is well-written, fun, practical and useful all at the same time. I loved this book. It's practical Buddhism at its best! -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of WHAT GOT YOU HERE WON'T GET YOU THERE

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Book SynopsisThe average person checks email 77 times a day, sends and receives more than 122 email messages a day and spends nearly a third of their workweek managing a constant influx of email. Even when we''re away from work, checking email is the most popular activity we engage in on our mobile devices. Email is a powerful and essential tool - but it has become a near-constant source of frustration, anxiety and distraction from our work.In this insightful and intensely practical book, Jocelyn K. Glei explains why email is so overwhelming and addicting, and lays out strategies for limiting the energy you spend on it. These include setting meaningful work goals, clarifying to yourself which people and messages truly matter and creating a daily routine that aligns with your natural creative rhythms.Through her actionable, thoughtful advice, Glei will help you to:- Stop letting email dictate your mood, your focus and your to-do list- Process your Trade ReviewEmail - it's a good servant but a bad master. To be happier, more productive, and more creative, we need email habits that help us focus on what matters most. Packed with insights, practical strategies, and engaging illustrations, UNSUBSCRIBE is an invaluable resource for making great use of email. -- Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECTThis is a vitally important book, an urgent call for reason that can transform the way you spend hours every day. I'm the first person who needs this advice, and I'm going to take it, starting now. -- Seth GodinBest-selling author Glei has a plan to help you regain control, she will make you think: 'Who are the people who matter?' and 'WTF are you trying to accomplish anyway?'. . . With short sections and cartoons, it's a really fun read. Follow Glei's advice and you will regain control of your technology and no longer be a slave to your e-mails * Chat It's Fate! *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day work week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20% cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning. People were happier and healthier, more engaged in their personal lives, and more focused and productive in the office. The world of work has seen a dramatic shift in recent times: the former security and benefits associated with permanent employment are being displaced byTrade ReviewGreat books stretch us. They broaden and deepen intellect, trigger emotion, create momentum and generate hope. The Four Day Week delivers thatBarnes is truly evangelical about the benefits (fewer commuter journeys) and the effects on the gender pay gap. He highlights compelling evidence around the positive financial impact too, claiming his own firm saw profitability increase by 12.5% since the trial period. The writing is punchy and . . . offers plenty of evidence for anyone seeking to [implement a four-day week] * The Scotsman *The 4 Day Week is well researched and up to date. It offers a springboard for further investigation. Barnes is thorough in addressing obstacles. This book certainly opens the opportunity for conversation in higher levels of management and between each of us about how and why we work * NZ Booklovers *This book is no radical left manifesto, but a research-based study that the authors firmly believe can be the future of capitalism and a prosperous economy. The 4 Day Week is an enjoyable read, with thought provoking ideas and research. * FT Adviser *More flexible working hours and the 4-day-week are long overdue and it is mind-boggling why policy-makers have not been pushing for this earlier given the pressures on work-life balance. Luckily there are visionary business leaders like Andrew Barnes who dare to implement progressive company policies and have them evaluated scientifically . . . This book is a must-read for all progressive managers that care about people, profits and planet - because, yes, a 4-day-week would also make our economies more sustainable. If ever there was a triple win, this would have to be it

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate life planner from Gemma Bray - bestselling author of The Organised Mum Method and The Organised Time Technique.The Organised Mum Method helped readers everywhere to feel on top of their housework. The Organised Time Technique revolutionised the way you planned the rest of your day. Now, The Organised Mum Method Journal will pull together both methods into an interactive, motivating journal that will help the you plan every aspect of your week.Divided into two clear sections ''Your House'' and ''Your Time'' the journal will remind you of all your TOMM housekeeping jobs for the coming week, with space for meal plans and weekly shopping lists, and will help you to create a TOTT schedule that will keep you on track with your timings leaving space for some time to yourself. There''s also lots of other stuff to help you level up your life including an Organised Christmas planner, the Messy House Bootcamp and Clutter Bu

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Book SynopsisPresents a collection of time management tools, which addresses the very specific needs of embattled system administrators everywhere. This book shows you how to manage interruptions, eliminate timewasters, prioritize based on customer expectations, automate processes for faster execution, and more.Trade Review"I liked this book, easy to read and contains good advice. I have fallen asleep reading other time management material, this one kept me awake." - Alain Williams, news@UK, June 2006

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