PRODUCTIVITY
The PRODUCTIVITY podcast delivers you time management strategies that work. We give you one productivity tip a day in a short, productive, episode. From the best productivity apps, productivity software, productivity tools, to the best productivity tips that are backed by science to work. After listening you'll be getting your important things done consistently and getting the most out of your time and talent. Your Host Brandon White has been an entrepreneur in the trenches for over two decades. Knowing he'll never get everything done in a day, he's figured out the best productivity strategies and products that are force...
5 Whys Tool: How to Dig Deeper and Uncover Root Causes of Problems
We've all faced problems that seem to reappear, no matter how many times we try to fix them.Â
Often, we're addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause.Â
That's where the 5 Whys Tool comes in – a simple yet powerful technique for getting to the heart of any issue.
Today we’ explain what the 5 Whys Tool is, why it works, and then teach you how to use it.
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The Science of Energy – Why You’re Tired and How to Fix It
We talk about the reason you're tired sometimes more than others, what the science says and end with 4 science-backed ways to boost your energy right away.Â
It turns out, scientists have been cracking the code on fatigue, and the answer isn’t just more caffeine or getting a few extra hours of sleep. Listen inÂ
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Default Behaviors: How to tweak them for a better more productive you
In this episode we explain what default behaviors are, what the science says about Default Behaviors and then give you 4 actionable tips you can put into action right after listening.
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Kaizen: The 10 Core Principles That Will Increase Your Productivity and Success
In this episode of the Productivity Podcast we're exploring a powerful philosophy that can help you break free from being stuck in that rut: Kaizen.
We’ll give you the history of Kaizen, the ten core principles and then explain how to put Kaizen to work for yourself, your team or company.
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Essential Oils to Make You More Productive and Boost Your Mood
You’ve probably heard the claims that essential oils will help improve your sleep, skin, boost your productivity and even improve your mood.
We cover what essential oils are, what are the best fragrances for different applications like better sleep, improved mood, productivity and a bunch of other benefits…
And as importantly we’ll explain how to use essential oils correctly because there’s a few words of caution you want to keep in mind especially if you are a pet owner.
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Listen to the 10 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Unbreakable in your personal and professional life.Â
History shows that staying consistent with these things will increase your odds of success and assure that you get the most out of your time, talent and ideas.
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5 AI Prompts to Master Your Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation can be nerve racking.Â
Use these 5 AI prompts with ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity or your favorite AI engine to get advice to make your salary negotiation more productive and get the compensation package you deserve
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Use McKnight’s 3 Pillar Management Methodology to be a Successful Business Leader
Today we are diving into the management methodology of a legendary 3M leader, William L. McKnight.
We give you a quick background of McKnight, go over each of his three pillars and warp up with how to apply them in your business leadership that will boost your company's productivity, innovation and growth.
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Your Key Success Factors
How to truly excel in your career.Â
It's not just about passion or skills; it's about identifying and mastering your key success factors. Here's how.
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Use The Research-Plan-Execute-Repeat Loop (RPER) to Achieve Your Success
The RPER Loop is a simple but incredibly effective framework for continuous improvement and achieving your goals, whatever they may be in your personal or professional life.
We explain what is, the four steps, how to use it and an academic study to give you a boost of confidence to use this approach.
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Why Some Exercise Is Beneficial When You’re Sick
Getting sick is terrible, especially if you’re trying to stick to a consistent workout routine much less the stress that you get from thinking about getting behind on work.
You may think sickness means more rest days, but that's not always the case.
Listen in to find out when you should take a break from exercising and when it just might help you feel better.
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Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE!Box Breathing - Use it as a fast acting stress reliever. Here’s how to do box breathing correctly.
In today's fast-paced world stress can sneak up on you in a second killing your productivity and making you feel terrible. But...
There's a simple, yet powerful breathing technique that can help you find your zen in just a few minutes, today we’re teaching you about Box Breathing and how to do box breathing correctly.
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The Best CRM Software for Small to Medium (SMB) Businesses in 2024
Are you looking to upgrade your sales pipeline from using spreadsheets to manage it or looking for another CRM solution?Â
If yes today’s episode is for you, we're diving into the best CRM software for your small to medium sized (SMB) business in 2024.
We go over what to look for in a CRM in regards to functions, features and pricing. And tell you why we picked the CRM as our top pick.
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Conquer Your Email Inbox - Use this easy email hack to save time and leave work on time
Do you find yourself repeatedly typing out the same information in responses to email?Â
There's a simple hack hiding in plain sight that will make your life a lot easier and increase your productivity.
We give you directions on how to use this email simple hack.
A real world example on how it can be used.
And a hot tip so you make sure you're doing it correctly and don't look bad.
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Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Yo...The 3/3/3 Daily Productivity Method: Tame the To-Do List Monster
Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?Â
Drowning in a sea of sticky notes and digital reminders? There's a better way!Â
Today we're diving into the 3/3/3 method, a productivity hack that can transform your workday.
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Agile Methodology: Ditch the Waterfall, Embrace the Flow
We're diving into the world of Agile methodology, a project management methodology that prioritizes flexibility and collaboration.
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MARKETING Podcast How...The Best Solution to Clean Your Computer Screen Like a Genius at the Apple Genius Bar and Actually Boost Your Productivity
Have you actually looked at your computer laptop or desktop screen and noticed how much dust and maybe crud is on it?Â
A cluttered screen isn't just an eyesore, it can actually hinder your productivity.
When you clean your computer screen you'll be shocked at how much clearer everything is.
I discovered the best cleaner for computer screens at the Apple Genius Bar. The Genius Bar at several stores was using it and the geniuses said it was the best.
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Best App to Track Your Biking and Running in 2024
Calling all runners and cyclists! Today we're diving into the world of fitness apps, specifically the one app that dominates the pavement and trails.
This is the biking and running app you want to track your fitness in 2024
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5 Productivity Hacks That Turned Out to Be Myths
Today we’re going over 5 productivity hacks that turned out to be myths.Â
Number 3 will surprise you because a lot of productivity "experts" promote it as a productivity hack.
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Boost Your Energy with this Obvious, in Hindsight, Activity
Get the three tips on how to make sure this activity happens on a regular basis for you! It will boost your energy, put you in a good mood, and increase your productivity.
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Stand Up Meeting: The most productive meeting your team ever had. Here's how to do it!
Ever duplicated your effort of a teammate unknowingly and feel like you just wasted half your day?Â
Or tasks got lost in the email or Slack abyss and you and or your team missed a deadline because of it?
You’re not alone…
Consider this for a minute, 86% of executives, employees, and educators blame ineffective communication for most failures in the workplace.
Writing more emails and CCing more people or posting more messages in your Slack Channel isn’t going to work either.
Workers spend more than 13 hours each week on...
Intrapersonal Communication: The most important job skill you forgot about, but will change everything for you.
Picture this: You’re preparing for a big zoom meeting to present a new project to your whole division.Â
You log in early to make sure everything is working, then you notice your heart rate picking up, you’re starting to sweat, and negative thoughts begin creeping in.Â
“Maybe this new project isn’t a good idea. What if I can’t answer a question the boss asks, last time I didn’t have an answer and looked bad. You clearly aren’t cut out to lead this kind of project! Maybe this isn’t a good idea, how c...
Best Team Collaboration Screen Recording Software in 2024
We're diving into the world of team collaboration and highlighting a superstar tool for asynchronous screen recording communication.Â
Let's face it, traditional video conferencing can be a time drain. But what if you could capture your ideas and share them clearly, asynchronously, and on-demand?
Listen to our pick for the best team collaboration screen recording software in 2024 to make you and your team the most productive.
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Bossware: Does Surveillance Software Increase Productivity? Here’s what the research says.
Today, we're tackling a hot-button issue: employee surveillance software, also known as "bossware."Â
Is it the key to boosting remote work productivity, or does it have unintended consequences?
We look at what the growing body of research about remote work and using bossware, aka digital surveillance software, says.
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Reimagine the Rules with First Principles Thinking: What it is and how you can apply it to unlock new possibilities and become a master problem-solver.
Imagine a world where you don't rely on existing solutions or established practices. What would be possible?
That's the essence of First Principles Thinking.Â
We explore that it is, what the research says, the framework you can use, some examples of first principle thinking and tips on how you can use first principles thinking into practice to create breakthrough solutions.
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4-Bullet Email Update that Boosts Your and Your Reader's Productivity
Lengthy emails. We've all received them – those monster messages that drain your time and focus. But there's a better way, the 4-Bullet Email Update.
This powerful framework streamlines communication and boosts both your and your recipient's productivity.
Get the recipe, the research and tips to make it successful for you and your team.
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The Seinfeld Strategy: Build Long Lasting Habits and Boost Your Daily Productivity
Learn the simple yet powerful productivity technique, the Seinfeld Strategy to build lasting habits boost your confidence, energy and productivity.
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Ever wonder if your dog could be your secret weapon for a more productive work day?
In today's episode we look at what the scientific research says about having your dog at work.
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Decision Fatigue, the Silent Productivity Killer. How to combat it so it doesn’t drain your energy.
Decisions start from the minute you wake up until you fall asleep at night and they can be a silent productivity killer for you and your team.
In this episode we talk about what it is, what the science says, how it can manifest its way in your life without realizing it, and 3 proven tips to avoid it so you stay at your peak productivity.
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7 Really Good ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini AI Prompts to Get You Started Using AI to Increase Your Productivity
In yesterday's episode we did a faceoff between ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
In this episode we’re giving you 7 really good Prompts to get you started using AI so you can see what it can do to help you increase your productivity.
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Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE!AI: Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. Google Gemini. The Best LLM to Boost your Productivity.
We’re diving into the world of large language models otherwise known as LLMs – those super-powered AI tools that can generate text, translate languages, create images and videos and answer your questions in crazy detail.Â
But with so many options, which AI tool is right for you?Â
Today we’re comparing Claude, ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini
We’ll give you the strengths and weaknesses of each one, give you the best uses cases for each one and then tell you the winner.
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Read the Weekly E...Can You Really Target Belly Fat for Weight Loss or is it a Myth?
Can you really target that stubborn belly fat for weight loss?Â
We've all seen the ads promising quick fixes to weight loss and six pack abs, but what does science say?
We talk about what the science says about losing weight to get rid of that belly fat, a quick way to get a read on your body fat you can do from home after listening to this episode, and then the best weight loss diet that will melt the fat away.
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Read the Weekly EDGE N...Keystone Habits and The Domino Effect of Unleashing Your Full Potential
Imagine one habit that has the power to boost your energy, well being, happiness and productivity.Â
That’s what a keystone habit can do for you and today we’re talking about what they are, how they work, why they’re important, giving you 3 key keystone habits and then the 6 step formula to follow to create them so you can unleash your full potential.
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Best Note Taking App in 2024 to Increase Your Productivity
The best note taking app to replace your paper notebook in 2024 that will allow you to search, synch, and share your notes among just a few of the features.
It boosts your productivity overnight.
This note taking app works with your iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android devices.
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The L10 Meeting: A model for truly productive meetings
Tired of endless unproductive meetings? The L10 meeting model might be your answer.
Today we will explain what the L10 meeting is, tell you who came up with it, give you the 5 part outline and then give you 5 tips to run successful L10 meetings.
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Toxic Relationships: How to know if you’re in one and how to get out!
Are there people in your life that are filled with drama, bring you down, cross the mutual respect bounty, kill your productivity, and leave you feeling drained after every interaction with them?
Today we’re covering the tough topic of toxic relationships. We’ll define what they are, give you the signs you might be in one, review what the research says and then give you a game plan to drop them like a hot potato.
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Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE...What to Look for When Hiring a Productivity Coach for You or Your Team
Do you and or your team feel overwhelmed and wishing you could get more done, but don’t know where to begin.Â
Are you thinking a productivity coach might be the way to go?Â
Your gut is right, even billionaires like Charles M. Schwab used a productivity coach. He paid 400,000 to get the Ivy Lee Method, but you don’t have to pay anywhere near that much to get help.
Today we’re looking at what the research says about if productivity coaching works and then giving you 4 key questions to ask during the sele...
5 Ways to End a Conversation at a Networking Event to Make the Most Productive Use of Your Time
Have ever found yourself stuck in a conversation with no clear exit at a networking event?
Today we are talking about how these situations happen to us and then giving you five ways to escape, I mean, politely end a conversation.Â
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Scope Creep: Is it really the enemy it’s made out to be?
Ever have a project planned out only to get derailed by new functions, features or requirements that seem to show up out of nowhere?
Let's face it, projects rarely unfold exactly as planned. New ideas emerge, needs evolve, and sometimes that initial project scope needs to adapt. While traditionally viewed as negative, scope creep can actually offer some surprising benefits.
Today, we’ll define what scope creep is, review what the research says then give you 3 questions to ask you and your team to decide if those scope creep items should or shouldn’t happen.
<...How You Can Use the Triple Column Technique To Improve Your Self Confidence
Ever find yourself having negative self talk?
Everyone experiences negative self-talk from time to time. It’s that nagging inner critic that can derail motivation and focus.
Today we’re talking about how to turn that negative self talk around into a positive self confidence boost with the Triple Column Technique.
We’re looking at the research to show you how this simple strategy, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help you identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explain how to works and then we’re giving you 3 steps to help you boost you...
