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Back to EpisodesBook Club: Essentialism by Greg McKeown - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Description
Are you ready to be a great leader and get more done?
Join Emily as she breaks down the key points of the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. One of her top books for leaders. In the episode, learn the “way of the essentialist”, focusing on what really matters, how to decide on what opportunities to pursue (and which to pass on), what it means to “protect the asset,” and the story of Herbie The Hiker.
This episode is perfect for people who want to learn how to make smart choices and be more productive.
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Timestamps
01:29 Essentialism: Living by Design, Not Default
02:03 The Concept of Non-Essentialist vs Essentialist
04:04 Protecting the Asset: You
06:09 Evaluating Opportunities: The Minimum and Extreme Criteria
08:54 The Art of Decision Making: Cutting or Killing
09:53 The Story of Herbie the Hiker: Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles
11:48 The Power of Concentrated Energy: The Lamp vs The Laser Beam
13:37 Takeaways
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Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach.
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