Podcast Episodes

Lies - Productivity is Output Divided By Input - DBR 012

Episode 12

The lie here is that outputs divided by inputs is the right way to measure our productivity.   I believe that we're thinking about productivity in the wrong ways. Particularly when it comes to knowle…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Listener question: Do I need to manage mySELF!? - DBR 011

Episode 11

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener named Adrian. She’s got a great new job with a somewhat smaller company and feeling some symptoms of a less-structured position. So, I'll be talki…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Lies - Busier Means More Hours - DBR 010

Episode 10

The lie: if you get busier, you have to work more hours   There are options when more work suddenly hits your desk, overtime is just one of them. Sometimes, it's the best response. But maybe not as o…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

What? I Have Four Areas of Work? - DBR 009

Episode 9

What? I have four areas of work?

Four areas of work knowledge. There's two that everybody knows about. There's the one Cal Newport talks about. And then there's the one I talk about. That makes f…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Is "Monk Mode" Good for Productivity? - DBR 008

Episode 8

I discuss the concept of 'Monk Mode' and whether it is useful for enhancing productivity, especially for knowledge workers.       Monk Mode: Increasing Productivity  "Monk Mode" sets the stage for a …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Question-Why Does My To-do List Keep Growing? - DBR 007

Episode 7

My task list just keeps getting longer and longer; what do I do?   There are a couple of things.   #1 If you're constantly having to ask yourself "what do I need to do now or today", you can count on…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Lies - We Just Know How to be Productive - DBR 006

Episode 6

This is one of a set of posts on common misconceptions about productivity and work. I call them Lies About Productivity. I'll address some 'lie' and suggest a new mindset that is helpful toward being…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Lies - Your Boss and your productivity - DBR 005

Episode 5

This is one of a set of posts on common misconceptions about productivity and work. I call them Lies About Productivity. I'll address some 'lie' and suggest a new mindset that is helpful toward being…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

What is a Work Coach? - DBR 004

Episode 4

If you want to be a pro, get a coach.

In this episode, I'll discuss how you can get better at what you do by describing what I do and why you might be interested.

Just like everyone else, when I meet…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Does It Matter How We Feel About Tasks - DBR 003

Episode 3

Does it matter how we feel about tasks?   This episode is heavily influenced by a book called The Experience Machine by Andy Clark   Our brains' predictions about things powerfully affect our experie…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago