The surprising connection between after-hours work and decreased productivity
Slack’s Workforce Index uncovers new findings on how to structure the workday to maximise employee productivity, well-being and satisfaction.
^ADJ | Keypoints:
- "Employees who log off at the end of the workday register 20% higher productivity scores than those who feel obligated to work after hours."
- "When it comes to productivity, it’s not about the quantity of time spent working, it’s about quality" - we need to make sure we reward this.
What do you actually want?
ADJ: This is a helpful article to help you discover what do you really want?
Useful to reflect on prior to setting those goals.
When you do have more of an idea of what you actually want, then can I suggest Shane Parrish's Annual Review process to help you setup well for 2024.
How to Become a Top 1% Startup CEO
ADJ: Most people think they know what a startup CEO does, but here is some insights into what makes a really effective CEO leading a growth company.
My Number 1# Favourite: "Provide absolute clarity"
Operational Excellence With Nick Sonnenberg
ADJ: Operational Excellence - value time, how could you apply this to your work?
Nick Sonnenbery is the Author of the book Come up for Air - good read with lots of practical tips and thinking that you can apply.
Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders
A digital archive of Warren Buffett's letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway.
^ADJ: I find Berkshire Hathaway fascinating, everything from the track record, its storied beginnings and the ability for both Munger and Buffett to position the entity consistently to take advantage of market swings.
The shareholder letters are gold, statements like: “You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.” (2001) and Don’t invest in businesses that are too complex to fully understand.
Interesting summary of lessons taken from the letters produced by CB Insights.
Exploring OKRs, Humility, and the Real Value of Innovation
East Listen at x2 speed, Key takeaways:
- Executives should practice humility and accountability, admitting when they are wrong proactively. Setting outcome-driven goals for exploratory research helps determine the value and feasibility of new ideas.
- Common failure points in organizations include a lack of humility, a failure to prioritize the customer, and an overemphasis on the next hottest thing.