GREAT READS → BUSINESS CASUAL Issue 950 · February 22, 2023

My Secret Productivity in the Office…

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My Secret Productivity in the Office…

A lot of what I do is growing business relationships and closing deals. When I get great feedback from a client or I close an important deal, I feel energized. So instead of celebrating my “win” by relaxing, I utilize that time to continue working. Then I can knock out most of my task list in one energized sprint session. This lets me control how I utilize my moods instead of letting my moods control me.

My other tip for fellow C-level executives is pretty basic: Learn to let go of perfection and delegate. You’ll achieve your “big picture goals” more consistently if you’re not bogged down by administrative tasks that could easily and happily be handled by another teammate.

—Jonah Blumenthal, Chief Marketing Officer, TypoDuctions

 

IN this busy, busy world we live in — where home has become the office and messages are constantly coming in from all corners — the work/life balance has become much more of a challenge. I’ve found a way to help me rise above the chaos.

Every day I leave my phone behind and head to a quiet spot, preferably in the woods, where I talk to Hashem for at least 60 minutes. I tell Him all my dreams, desires, needs, and problems. I ask him for guidance and clarity and success.

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