Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMost people don’t have time to read the books they want to. Each week join Steph (@stephsbizbookshelf), a life-long bookworm, as she brings you the lessons from the best non-fiction books she’s read. Steph will share the ‘three big things’ the books taught her, favourite quotes and actions she’s implemented since reading the book. If you have an ever-growing pile of half-read books on your bedside table, this podcast is for you. Steph's Business Bookshelf; doing the reading so you don't have to.
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How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBLiked this? Subscribe to the bookmark newsletter to receive more book, podcast, music, and tech recommendations straight to your inbox every month. About the book The quality of your working relationships determines your success and your happiness. Stop leaving it all to chance. Build relationships that are safe, vital, and repairable. One essential conversation. Five powerful questions. Your chance to build the best possible relationships with all the people who matter Source: h...
What I read in April 2023; pre-releases, comedy, and books I didn't finish
May 01, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIt's April, and it's been a funny month of starting books, not finishing books, and desperately trying to squeeze books in so that I did finish them. So here we are; two books read, two books retired, and two books in progress. This month I'm talking about... Books I read 📚 Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr (audiobook) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚 How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier (pre-release) Books I didn't finish 📚 Superforecasting by Philip Tetlock (DNF) 📚 The Persuaders by ...
What I read in March 2023; four books on publishing, poverty, poet punks, and preparing workshops
April 03, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBI'm back telling you about what I read last month, and what's worth reading. This month's books include... Write Useful Books by Rob Fitzpatrick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint by Leanne Hughes (no rating as this was an early draft copy) Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Wanna Be Yours by John Cooper Clarke (audiobook) ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 If you liked this, you might like my monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Cli...
What I read in February 2023: four books about creativity, epidemics, and grief
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBSign up for the bookmark newsletter here ICYMI, this year I'm experimenting with a slightly different style of episode, featuring reviews of what I read over the last month. There'll still be occasional 'three big idea' episodes popping up throughout the year, and the four years and 197 other book based episodes will still be in the back catalogue to be enjoyed. February might be the shortest month, but I managed to read four books, including a big chunky 500+ pager! This month I'm talk...
What I read in January 2023: five books on life, food, and the future of work
February 06, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSign up for the bookmark newsletter here Welcome to 2023 and to 'season two' of Steph's Business Bookshelf. ICYMI, this year I'm experimenting with a slightly different style of episode, featuring reviews of what I read over the last month. There'll still be occasional 'three big idea' episodes popping up throughout the year, and the four years and 197 other book based episodes will still be in the back catalogue to be enjoyed. January is always a more book-heavy month, and this one was...
It's 2023: what I'll be reading this year, and a year of experiments
January 16, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSign up to get the bookmark newsletter in your inbox Hi friends, as we roll into 2023 I wanted to share some of the reading I'm planning on doing in 2023, some experiments I'm playing with, my word of the year, and a few changes to the schedule that are coming up. Here's Madeleine's newsletter that I mention in this episode. Let's talk books on... LinkedIn Instagram Support my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbookshelf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best books I read in 2022
January 09, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWant more book recommendations? Get the bookmark newsletter in your inbox. It's time for the wrap that's not quite as good as the Spotify wrap, but still one of my favourite bits of the year; looking back at the books I've spent my year reading. This year I read 52 books, 29% were ebooks, 42% were physical books, and 29% were audiobooks. I use the StoryGraph app to track my reading. Here's some of the books that get a mention... The Top 3 Imaginable by Jane McGonigal (Listen to the ...
Big Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy: how to be a human
December 11, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBGet the bookmark newsletter in your inbox and don't miss the best stuff of the year wrap. About the authors Liz Fosslien is the co-author and illustrator of the WSJ bestseller No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work and Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. She leads the content and communications teams at Humu, where she helps leaders and their teams take small steps towards profound improvement. Prior to joining Humu, Liz designed and led worksh...
Ideaflow by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn: how to have more ideas
December 03, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAbout the book Great Ideas. Methods, not Magic. Innovation is not an event; it’s a practice. Don’t leave the big ideas to the creatives. Revolutionize your creative process by mastering Ideaflow: the proven strategy that anyone can use to routinely generate and commercialize innovative ideas. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, C-suite leader, or anything in between, this book will teach you how to unleash creativity and innovation to magnify and accelerate all your other efforts, b...
The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni: how to find out if you're a genius or frustrated
November 07, 2022 04:15 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAbout the author Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Cor...
What's on my TBR: eight books I want to read before the end of the year
October 30, 2022 22:49 - 12 minutes - 11 MBSubscribe to the bookmark newsletter for twice-monthly book and listening tips in your inbox. This week's episode is a little different as I wanted to tell you about some of the books I'm looking forward to reading, rather than about a book I've read. Here's the books on my TBR at the moment... The Persuaders by Anand Giridharadas Ideaflow by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn The Prepared Leader by Erika James and Lynn Perry Wooten Humanocracy by Gary Hemel and Michele Zanini The Age...
Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte: why you need to stop using your head
October 24, 2022 06:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAbout the author Hi, I'm Tiago Forte, I’m the founder of Forte Labs, and the question that drives me is, “How can humans reach their creative potential?” To answer that question, I teach and write about new ways for you to thrive in our connected, digital world. Over the last decade, I’ve helped thousands of people build a Second Brain. It’s a trusted place outside your head where you can collect and organize your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. ...
Converge by Dr Catherine Ball: how to see into the future
October 19, 2022 06:58 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAbout the author Associate Professor, Dr Catherine Ball is a scientific futurist, speaker, advisor, author, founder, executive producer, executive director and company director working across global projects where emerging technologies meet humanitarian, education and environmental needs. Catherine also likes to create businesses and champion movements, collaborate with peers, and advise game-changers. A sought-after voice across the start-up, futurist and tech world, Catherine works gl...
My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: why you should put purpose and learning at the centre
October 09, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB☀️ Get in before 21 October to join this year's Steph's Business Bookshelf Summer Book Club: https://www.itsyesand.co/sbbsbc 📚 About the book For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company — and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time — she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense...
The Best Books of 2022... so far (part 3)
October 02, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's quarterly review time with a recap of the best books I read between 1 July and 30 September this year. Best books I read Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney & Sean Covey et al (listen to the episode about this book here) Cult Status by Tim Duggan (listen to the episode about this book here) Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan (listen to the episode about this book here) Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen (listen to the episode about this book here)...
Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen: why feedback is like a gift and a colonoscopy
September 27, 2022 09:08 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBAbout the book The performance evaluation at work; the parenting advice from your mother-in-law; the lecture by the cop who just pulled you over. We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We’re assessed, coached, and criticized about our performance, personalities, and appearance. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships—but we dread it and often...
Two Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray: how to be more interesting
September 18, 2022 23:43 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAbout the book You know that well-connected friend who only exists in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need? Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: you can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how. Discover a simple party-hosting formula with step-by-step instructions that help you meet new people, strengthen your existing relationships, an...
Cult Status by Tim Duggan: why you should throw the old ways of building a business in the bin
September 11, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAbout the book Consumers have changed, and the businesses that form around them are principled, purposeful and creative. The next generation of entrepreneurs thinks differently, and Cult Status will show you how you can too. Enough has been written about huge cult brands founded last century – Nike, Apple, Red Bull. What will the cult companies of tomorrow look like? Who is amassing the kind of passionate community that gives them the best chance of getting through difficult times to bui...
Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan: How to radically rethink the way you work
September 04, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAbout the book What's stopping us from doing the best work of our lives? It's the way we work. Bureaucracy. Hierarchy. Compliance. Everything that slows us down and makes us feel less human. Our organizations are broken. And we can fix them. Aaron Dignan helps teams around the world completely reinvent their operating systems—the fundamental principles and practices that shape their culture—with extraordinary success. He helps them see that organizations aren't machines to be predicted a...
The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey et a: why accountability is the secret sauce to success
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAbout the book Fully revised and updated, the definitive guide for leaders on how to create lasting organisational change. Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organisation? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it’s quite likely noone even noticed. Almost every company struggles with making change happen. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated ...
How to plan your own reading week: the do's and don'ts of escaping with your books
August 14, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBI've just got back from an excellent week away doing some reading, planning, thinking, and pondering. But what is a reading week? How should you plan one? And what traps should you avoid? In this week's special episode I share three tips / big ideas to think about if you're planning your own reading / thinking week. You'll find out... Why location matters How to set your expectations (and self) up for success Why you shouldn't just read I mentioned Riparide in this episode. Check...
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins: won't somebody think of the children?!
August 07, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBAbout the book Die with Zero by legendary energy trader, Bill Perkins, details a thought-provoking framework for maximizing net fulfillment, over net worth. Die with Zero introduces the compelling principles he uses to think about personal finances, and more importantly, life. Die with Zero is not something Perkins came up with after building his wealth. It's packed with stories from his first job on Wall Street making $16,000 annually, to getting fired and feeling lost in life. To h...
Move to the Edge, Declare it Centre by Everett Harper: how to be more human in complexity
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAbout the author Everett Harper is the CEO and Co-Founder of Truss, a human-centered software development company, named as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company for 2020 and 2021. He is a rare combination of a Black entrepreneur, Silicon Valley pedigree, National Champion, and a proven record for solving complex problems with social impact. He had the foresight to build a company that’s been remote-first since 2011, salary-transparent since 2017, anticipating the importance of h...
Fully Connected by Mel Kettle: how to reconnect with yourself
July 24, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAbout the book Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you have no time for yourself? Are you wondering how to regain your energy and find joy? Being a leader today is hard. We are pulled in so many directions, with big responsibilities and many livelihoods reliant on us. It may be surprising to learn that our first responsibility is to care for ourselves. To make choices that are right for us, instead of what is right for others. With blurred boundaries between w...
100 Days of Brave by Iolanthe Gabrie: how to build your brave muscle
July 17, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAbout the book A legit business: one that’s proof-of-concept tested, compliant and connecting with your customer. For real. Practical and frank, 100 Days of Brave is the ultimate guidebook for building a business that will thrive. It’s for women who want to live life on their terms, enjoying the freedom that entrepreneurship provides – but who haven’t the mentors to get their show on the road. Whether you’re on the cusp of beginning a part-time hustle or you’re in the throes of start-u...
Power by Kemi Nekvapil: why power takes practice
July 10, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAbout the author As a black child raised by five sets of white foster parents (some incredibly loving, some - not so much) I always felt that I had to prove my worth, so that I would to be 'allowed to stay.'' I had to be not only a 'good girl' but a 'good black girl'. I had no say in where I would live or who my new mum and dad would be, or where I would be living next. I was told to always be thankful, always be grateful for what I had, to never ask for more and, to never rock the boat....
The best books of 2022... so far (part 2)
July 03, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBHere's the best books I read between April and June this year (in no particular order)... The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (listen to the full summary here) Killer Thinking by Tim Duggan (listen to the full summary here) Power by Kemi Nekvapil (coming next week!) Me by Elton John Support my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbookshelf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker: why curiosity is more important than productivity
June 27, 2022 00:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBAbout the book A thought-provoking, gorgeously illustrated gift book that will spark your creativity and help you rediscover your passion with “simple, low-stakes activities [that] can open up the world.” — The New York Times Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker’s The Art of N...
Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham: why your what is more important than your why
June 19, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBHey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the author Marcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, has two of Harvard Business Review’s most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and has been the subject of in-depth profiles in The New York Times, Wall Street J...
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll: why you need to get it all on paper
June 13, 2022 02:39 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIf you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the book Bullet Journal® (or BuJo® for short) was created by Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer and author living in Brooklyn, NY. Diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life, he was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. Through years of trial and error, he developed a methodolo...
I'm Not a Numbers Person by Dr Selena Fisk: why it's not just about the money (honey)
June 05, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBHey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the book A practical and fascinating guide from leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk that teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us so we can work smarter and live better. Data is everywhere. Smart watches track our steps and heart rate, so...
How We Read: Adam Ashton reads a lot of books
May 22, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAdam Ashton is the co-host of the What You Will Learn podcast. I had lots of fun asking Adam about how he reads (especially as he read over 70 books in 2021), what he's reading, hearing about his unique way of pairing audiobooks and hard copy books, making notes, and finding out whether he starts more books than he finishes. And make sure you check out Adam (and other Adam's) podcast; What You Will Learn, over at https://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/ Support my book habit: https://www.buymeac...
How We Read: Madeleine Dore takes a lot of notes
May 15, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMadeleine Dore is a writer. She's recently released her first book, I Didn't Do The Thing Today, all about letting go of productivity guilt (which I talked about on episode 157 of Steph's Business Bookshelf (listen here)). In her writing, both in the book and in her Extraordinary Routines newsletter, she brings in such a breadth of different quotes and references. So in this conversation I ask her more about how she reads, dig into her process of note taking and collation, and how writing ...
Killer Thinking by Tim Duggan: why you need to schedule your boredom
May 08, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAbout the book We need better ideas right now. Everywhere you look, there are growing problems that require fresh, creative thinking to help us solve. The good news is that anyone can learn to master the art of creativity to turn good ideas into brilliant ones. That’s what this book is about: those killer ideas that have a positive impact on many people, with near-infinite winners. The type you hear about and think, ‘Damn, I wish I’d thought of that!’ Tim Duggan, the co-founder of Junk...
Let's Talk Culture by Shane Michael Hatton: how communication is the key to culture
May 01, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAbout the book Packed with research-based insights from Australia’s leading workplaces, Let’s Talk Culture is the how-to guide for people leaders who want to shape a world-class team culture by design. Successful leaders and organisations know that culture is the unseen advantage of world-class teams. But can it be influenced? And what role do managers play in building and shaping it? Author and expert in leader communication, Shane Michael Hatton, says the research suggests it can...
Mastering Community by Christine Porath: why you need to let people go to keep them together
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAbout the book Despite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people to be even more disconnected, even as we remain constantly contactable. And as our human interactions have decreased, so too have our happiness levels. This is sparking a crisis in mental health that will have repercussions for years, leaving people lonelier and organizations less productive and profitable, too. What Christ...
Do/Open by David Hieatt: why you need to be more interesting
April 17, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAbout the book How do you grow your business when you don’t have a marketing budget? How do you stand out in a busy world? And what if the answer is right in front of you? ‘For me, the newsletter is the most important tool I have in building a global denim brand. Second only to the sewing machine.’ So writes entrepreneur David Hieatt who has based his entire marketing strategy around a simple email newsletter. And it’s worked. His company has grown into a creative global jeans bu...
Imaginable by Jane McGonigal: why you need to take a step into an unthinkable future
April 10, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAbout the book The COVID-19 pandemic, increasingly frequent climate disasters, a new war — events we might have called “unimaginable” or “unthinkable” in the past are now reality. Today it feels more challenging than ever to feel unafraid, hopeful, and equipped to face the future with optimism. How do we map out our lives when it seems impossible to predict what the world will be like next week, let alone next year or next decade? What we need now are strategies to help us recover our ...
Best books of 2022... so far (part 1)
April 03, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt's time for my quarterly review of the best books of 2022 (so far), talking about the six books I've loved the most over the first few months of 2022, featuring... Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (listen to the full episode about the book here) I Didn't Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore (listen to the full episode about the book here) This Working Life by Lisa Leong & Monique Ross (listen to the full episode about the book here) Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson (read the review h...
Special: five best books on leadership
March 20, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThis little special episode is about the top books on the big topic of leadership. A great little list if you are a leader, are working with leaders, or want to buy a useful gift for a leader in your life. They'd also be great as part of a nice little bundle for new promotions or new joiners to an organisations. Anyway, that's to say that there's lots of use you can get from this bonus episode. If you think I missed a book, or you'd add something else to this list, let me know... ...
The Power of Regret by Dan Pink: why regret is not a dirty word
March 13, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBAbout the book “No regrets.” You’ve heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That’s nonsense, even dangerous, says Daniel H. Pink in his latest bold and inspiring work. Everybody has regrets. They’re a fundamental part of our lives. And if we reckon with them in fresh and imaginative ways, we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In The Power of Regret, Pink draws on research in psych...
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: why it's not your fault that you can't pay attention
February 27, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBPS. I'll be doing an Ask Me Anything bonus episode in the next few weeks; if you've got something you'd like me to answer / tackle, email me [email protected] About the book All over the world, our ability to pay attention is collapsing. In the US, college students now focus on one task for only 65 seconds, and office workers on average manage only three minutes. New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari went on an epic journey across the world to meet the leading scient...
Powerful by Patty McCord: why it's time to start treating your employees like adults
February 20, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAbout the book When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don’t f...
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: how to learn to feel again
February 13, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBAbout the book Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. In Atlas of the Heart, we explore eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human and walk through a new framework for cultivating meaningful connection. This is for the mapmakers and travele...
This Working Life by Lisa Leong & Monique Ross:
February 06, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. Or join the bookmark Patreon membership for even more bonus book content, including exclusive members-only episodes. About the book You spend most of your waking life working — a jaw-dropping 90,000 hours for the average person. You deserve to feel joy during that time. But...
This Working Life by Lisa Leong & Monique Ross: how to reimagine work for the better
February 06, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAbout the book You spend most of your waking life working — a jaw-dropping 90,000 hours for the average person. You deserve to feel joy during that time. But how? This Working Life empowers you to experiment in the lab of life. You’ll reflect on your highs and lows, harness your superpowers and pinpoint your guiding values. You’ll learn the importance of empathy as you craft a job or curate a portfolio career that can grow with you. You’ll unlock the power of rituals, community ...
The 1 Day Refund by Donna McGeorge: how to reclaim a day back in your week
January 30, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAbout the book 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 time-10 minutes per hour, 1 hour per day or a full day each week-to think, breathe, live and work. By creating more ...
I Didn't Do The Thing Today by Madeleine Dore: why productivity is not the meaning of life
January 23, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAbout the book Any given day brings a never-ending list of things to do. There’s the work thing, the catch-up thing, the laundry thing, the creative thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we don’t want to do, the thing we’ve been putting off (despite it being the most important thing). Even on days where we get a lot done, the thing left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious, or disappointed. After five years of searching for the secret to productivity, Madelein...
How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stainer; how to change your life with a worthy goal
January 16, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAbout the book We unlock our greatness by working on the hard things. Instead of doubting yourself, fearing you’ll make a mistake, and feeling like you need to play “small” so you don’t disrupt the status quo, start showing up for yourself so you can show up for the world. Don’t regret a life half-lived. Stepping up and pursuing your dreams is hard … and it’s exhilarating, and it’s important. Let me show you how to get clear, get confident, and start anything that matters. Source: ht...
What you should read in 2022
January 09, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBThis week we're taking a gentle start to the year talking about the books on my reading list for this year, and how I'm rethinking my reading habits and goals. Here's some of the books I mention in the episode; How to Begin by Michal Bungay Stanier Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown I Didn't Do The Thing by Madeline Dore This Working Life by Lisa Leong and Monique Ross How to Tell a Story by The Moth The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Making Nu...