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This page is where I share my favourite lessons, findings and experiments on productivity, personal development and resilience. Stop by each week for a new article.

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A Piece of Advice Rarely Given to New Managers

A discovery from an unlikely source.

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Productivity Systems Series: Systems & Execution [Part 1/3]

Keystone systems to navigate work.

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Productivity Systems Series: Introducing The Productivity Tripod

We all need an overarching philosophy and systems for approaching work.

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How to Consistently Harness Your Clearest Thinking

A checklist and a premortem are your best planning tools.

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Hybrid Work - Success Relies on Cultural Change, Not Policy Mandates

Hybrid may hold the keys to increased productivity and mental vitality, but only if we put the support systems in place to support change on a cultural leve

Kalimo Leboela 10/30/21 Kalimo Leboela 10/30/21

Time Confetti Is Ruining Your Productivity

When it comes to doing complex focused work to a high standard, we need dedicated pockets of distraction-free time. When we fragment our time, we drastically reduce our ability to focus and ultimately do our best work. But what can we do about it?

Kalimo Leboela 10/20/21 Kalimo Leboela 10/20/21

Productivity, Headspace and Making Work Visible

When collaborating or working in a team, making our work visible could be the key component for increased productivity, clarity and reduced stress.

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Task-Switching Is Making Us Miserable. Here’s Why

The myth of multi-tasking