Wearing busyness as a badge is common, but it's detrimental. Research shows our schedules are increasingly packed. To combat this, we need to prioritize relaxation, mindfulness, exercise, nature exposure, and social connections. Managing time, delegating tasks, setting realistic goals, and providing support are crucial. Balancing busyness is essential for well-being and productivity.

I co-authored this along with Marcey Rader on ‘breaking free from the busy badge’.

To enhance meeting productivity, carefully curate the invite list, avoiding unnecessary attendees. Virtual meetings suffer when too many people are included; the "magic number" is seven. Exclude non-contributors to foster engagement and minimize multitasking.

I co-authored this along with Marcey Rader on how to make meetings productive with magic number 7.