I've talked previously about managing oneself, and that was about Peter Drucker and Knowledge Work. That podcast is very popular, and it probably resonated with...Continue reading
DBR 049: Learning to Learn
If we’re going to be more productive, we have to learn new skills and get better at the skills we have. Knowledge is important, but...Continue reading
DBR 048: Build Confidence to Deliver Faster
Today, let’s talk about confidence. In my season of life right now, my daughter is entering the career world. She’s finished college and now has...Continue reading
DBR 047: Parkinson’s Law and Quality
Ever feel like you didn’t get much done? Like you were kind of stuck in the mud most of the day? Ever said: “The work...Continue reading
DBR 046: “Let Me Think About It” – Thought Tools
This episode is about the need for, nature of, and development of thought tools. I was having a conversation with my daughter. If you've listened...Continue reading
DBR 045: The Role of Paper as a Modern Productivity Tool
What is the role of paper as a modern productivity tool? Is our use of paper just a habit we need to get rid of...Continue reading
DBR 043: Your Brain on To-do List
What to do if our primary tool is not really helping us? I argue that this is the case with our to-do lists. I’ll talk...Continue reading
DBR 042: Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Get Anything Done
Today, I’m going to talk about a pretty common feeling around our work and productivity… Why do I feel like I didn’t get anything done?...Continue reading
DBR 041: Work From Home? Think About the Business Model
I'm going to talk about remote work, and this is a topic that continues to be a source of significant debate among folks out there....Continue reading
DBR 040: What Does Our IT Really Do For Us
This episode is about the productivity paradox. The Productivity paradox has been around for a while, and it's the economist's way of saying “we don't...Continue reading
