Work Productivity

Shorter tells the story of entrepreneurs and leaders all over the world who have discovered how to shrink the workweek without cutting salaries or sacrificing productivity or revenues. They show that by reducing distractions, eliminating inefficiencies, and creating time for high-quality focus and collaboration, four-day workweeks can boost recruitment and retention, make leaders more thoughtful and companies more sustainable, and improve work-life balance.

Are you tired of chasing goals that leave you burned out and empty? Slow Living, Anti-Hustle is your invitation to opt out of toxic productivity and embrace a life grounded in presence, purpose, and peace. In a world obsessed with speed, this practical manifesto helps you reclaim your time, your health, and your joy. Whether you're a high-achiever feeling the cracks of burnout or simply craving more balance in your daily life, this book offers the clarity and tools you need to slow down - without giving up on your dreams. Inside you'll discover: How the modern hustle culture quietly damages...

How do you become a better manager? What are the most important things you should do to get the most from your work force? Can you operate a virtual office? What should you consider when hiring from competition? This is one of a series of eight short, easy to read books from the Small Business Success Collection, containing actionable insights from Dave Berkus, nationally recognized successful entrepreneur, angel investor and board member, serving over forty companies. Dave tells stories of successes and failures - of strategies that worked, and those that didn’t. He offers his insights ...

Unlock Your Potential with Holistic Time Management! Are you overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Struggling to find balance between work, self-care, and personal growth? "The Mindful Scheduler" is your essential guide to mastering time management through a holistic lens. In this transformative eBook, you will discover practical strategies to reclaim your time and enhance your well-being. Learn how to set clear intentions, prioritize effectively, and cultivate mindfulness in your daily routine. With proven techniques like the SMART goals framework and the time blocking method, ...

“The Hustle Delusion” shatters the lie that individual grind secures prosperity. In compelling, accessible prose, this book reveals how generations of policy choices, labor practices, and cultural narratives have rigged the system against everyday workers. You’ll journey from the exploitation of gig-economy side gigs and unpaid internships to the billionaire “hustle cosplay” that masks inherited privilege. You’ll see how technological advances intended to streamline work instead fuel a productivity paradox, enriching shareholders while stretching workweeks ever longer. Drawing ...

Drawing on her 18 years of experience working remotely, plus original interviews with managers, employees, and free agents who've perfected their remote routines, Laura Vanderkam shares strategies for productivity, creativity, and health in the new corner office.

The return to the office is not just a shift in routine—it’s a powerful opportunity for individuals, businesses, and entire economies to grow stronger. While remote work brought flexibility and autonomy, in-office collaboration fosters innovation, career advancement, and a renewed sense of purpose. By embracing this transition with the right mindset, employees can position themselves for success, companies can build stronger teams, and nations can drive greater economic productivity. Those who actively engage in the workplace can strengthen their skills, expand their professional ...

A seven-day plan to doing less and achieving more. Do you hustle without having much to show for it? Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to find the most effective task to focus on? Do you buy into the myth that you must work harder to be successful?

Multitasking has become celebrated in our distracted age, yet it reduces productivity by 40% and diminishes our ability to live meaningfully. Your brain functions like a spotlight, powerful when focused on one area, dim when spread across many. No one truly excels at multitasking; the human brain isn't designed for it. Transform your relationship with attention by: Creating environments that support deep focus Developing routines that protect your attention Using technology intentionally Building relationships through present-moment awareness By shifting from scattered multitasking to ...

Modern knowledge workers communicate constantly. Their days are defined by a relentless barrage of incoming messages and back-and-forth digital conversations - a state of constant, anxious chatter in which nobody can disconnect, and so nobody has the cognitive bandwidth to perform substantive work. There was a time when tools like email felt cutting edge, but a thorough review of current evidence reveals that the "hyperactive hive mind" workflow they helped create has become a productivity disaster, reducing profitability and perhaps even slowing overall economic growth.

Unlock the power of a razor-sharp mind with Precision Mind: Sharpen Your Thinking, Eliminate Clutter, and Make Decisions with Confidence. This practical and transformative guide equips you to cut through mental clutter, make confident decisions, and maintain unwavering focus—even under pressure. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, professional success, or mental resilience, this book delivers actionable strategies to help you think clearly and act decisively. Bonus: Includes 57 powerful techniques to boost mental clarity, focus, and decision-making at the end of the book Inside, ...

Unlock your potential as a leader and manager with the "Handbook on Feedback and Recognition." In this practical guide, you'll learn how to give and receive feedback effectively, communicate with impact, and create a culture of recognition in the workplace. With insights into the psychology of feedback and the importance of recognition, this book offers a comprehensive approach to unlocking the full potential of your team. By reading the "Handbook on Feedback and Recognition," managers can expect to see a significant improvement in their career prospects. With the skills and knowledge ...

In this fascinating audiobook, read by Ray Porter, Timothy Ferriss details his road to financial success and the steps he took along the way. His plan is simple to follow, easy to apply and relevant for anyone looking to make a change.

Simple Positive Routines To Change Your Life For The Better - Permanently Do you end each day with a stack of tasks that never seems to decrease? With so much to do every single day, many of us find ourselves wishing for an extra hour or two. Why can’t each day have 26 hours instead? Perhaps you’d use those extra hours to catch up on sleep. Or visit with friends and family that you have had to neglect because work is consuming more and more time. Yet after a long, tiring day at work most of us don’t have the energy to do the things we know we should, but don’t. But don’t worry –...

Have you ever wondered if you're truly smart or just busy? It’s time to discover strategies to help you work smarter, not harder. This book will teach you how to streamline your path to success with smart leadership and effective HR leadership techniques. You'll learn how to build your dream team with effective hiring strategies and conduct effective hiring interviews, transforming your hiring process into a powerful tool for growth. Investing wisely in employee orientation, training, and development is essential. A top-notch performance appraisal system paired with effective performance ...

Results are what matter the most to you. You want to be a reliable producer of value in your chosen domain: whether it's your career, business, sports, studies, non-profit endeavors, or any other undertaking requiring intense focus. If that's you, Self-Disciplined Producer is for you. Written with high performers in mind, it's a concise guide covering the most effective techniques to improve your productivity.

Are You Seeking Practical Strategies To Elevate Your Business's Profits While Working Less? Look no further than "Profit Secrets" by Ramon Nastase, an experienced business expert, an accomplished author of multiple bestsellers, and a practitioner of the 4 hour work week philosophy. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover proven techniques rooted in financial management, team optimization, and goal setting with the help of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). By implementing these strategies, you can transform your business and achieve remarkable results (work on your highest purpose, ...

If we must work, we might as well get the most out of it. Welcome to the before Intrinsic Work and after Intrinsic Work experience. This is not a magical process or some 5 a.m. early bird madness. It is several proven methods, stitched together, that will help you form your own unstoppable productivity wheel. Adopt it at whatever speed and scale is right for you. Use it for upward trajectory and/or work life balance. The system is designed for anyone who works. Those who have more freedom with their time and what they work on each day, will capture more value from it.

Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life? How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job? What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy? What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work?

Psychologist and organizational behavior expert Dr. Karen Bridbord sheds light on how nurturing strong work relationships can lead to unmatched productivity and greater overall wellness throughout an organization and among its staff. Through compelling research and insightful case studies, Bridbord reveals the detrimental impact dysfunctional relationships can have on both personal and business achievements, and how to come back from "relationship system failure."