Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Self-Improvement Should Be a Group Activity - DBR 100
Episode 100
Change is hard because we are habitual creatures. This episode explores how to leverage our powerful social nature to overcome the difficulty of self…
8 months, 1 week ago
Cognitive Ergonomics for the Pain of Productivity Anxiety - DBR 099
Episode 99
Are you struggling with productivity anxiety—that feeling of drowning or running on a treadmill? You are not alone; 80% of workers report this strugg…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Art and Science of Focus for Knowledge Workers - DBR 098
Episode 98
In a world of constant distractions, our ability to focus is a skill under threat. This episode explores why mastering focus is not just about produc…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Fables of Work: Hard Work #2 - Beyond the "Brute Force" Model - DBR 097
Episode 97
"Work hard" is common advice, but what does it really mean? This episode challenges the one-dimensional view of success and "hustle culture." It expl…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
What is Attention Compass and how will it help me? (Classic Episode) - DBR 096
Episode 96
What is Attention Compass and How will it help me? (Classic Episode) This is one of a series of posts that are going to discuss Attention Compass in …
9 months ago
From Sirens to Tags: Categorizing Information for Executive Function - DBR 095
Episode 95
We are constantly bombarded with information, and the challenge is to make that flow work for us, not against us. This episode explores how our brain…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Hidden Personal Secret to Group Information Management - DBR 094
Episode 94
Is your team's knowledge siloed and difficult to find? We often focus on personal organization, but effective group information management is the key…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Strategic "No" - the Master Skill of Attention Management - DBR 093
Episode 93
Your attention is your most valuable asset, but it's constantly under assault from an "infinite" number of tasks and requests. This episode provides…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Enduring Principles of AI for Knowledge Workers - DBR 092
Episode 92
AI is changing at a breathtaking pace, but its foundational principles and impacts on knowledge work are likely to persist. This episode dives into t…
10 months ago
Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary - an application of 'monk mode' - DBR 091
Episode 91
Episode 91: Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and struggling to find focus in your work? This episode explore…
10 months, 1 week ago