How I Work
Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.
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BEST OF: Ruthless prioritization with Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin
**BEST OF** Laura Mae Martin has my dream job – she is Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Her job is to advise the top folk at Google on how to be more productive. In this chat, we cover: * Ruthless Prioritisation: the importance of saying no to good things to make room for great things. * Sunday Planning Ritual:
**BEST OF** Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it’s not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I s
**BEST OF** What does it take to lead one of the world’s most creative and innovative companies? Mel Silva’s been with Google for over 16 years, and now as the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, she’s a pivotal part of fostering the company’s world-famous culture. Mel unpacks the key lessons she’s learn
BEST OF: Have we got work all wrong? Modern work principles with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan
**BEST OF** The way we work has never changed quite as much as it did during the pandemic. Sure, you probably knew a couple of people with home offices or flexible hours, but after lockdowns, remote work went from a rarity to the new normal. When everyone was suddenly forced to stay inside, we all realised we could ge
The greatest stories inspire, terrify, inform and change us. They might change our lives, or simply help us get through the day. But if we know how central stories are to the human experience, why don’t more of us learn how to craft them more effectively? Matthew Dicks has been writing (and teaching writing) for decad
Do you have a process for reflecting on the year that was - and for setting yourself up for an amazing year to come? Joining me today is successful ABC broadcaster and host of Radio National’s ‘This Working Life’, Lisa Leong. I sat down with Lisa for a chat about her annual tradition of reflecting on the year and setti
