Episode 612: Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence
Ben Chelf joins Mike to discuss reclaiming attention through single-purpose tech, like the Soul Reader, and why presence matters more than ever.
More Than Minutes: 51 Lessons on Living, Learning, and Letting Go
On the eve of turning 51, I’ve gathered 51 lessons I’ve learned about time, work, creativity, and letting go. These reflections aren’t rules—they’re reminders. They come from decades of wrestling with what it means to spend time well, and they’re offered here to meet you wherever you are.
Episode 611: Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy
Jenny Wood joins me to explore the power of reframing fear and so-called “negative” traits to unlock personal and professional courage.
The Difference Between Doing More and Doing More with Your Life
A shift from quantity to quality—and from productivity to productiveness.
Episode 610: Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity
Dana Caspersen joins me to explore the role of conflict in productivity and how curiosity, clarity, and conscious decision-making can shift how we engage with tension in work and life.
Holacracy: Still Worth the Hype… or Just a Management Fad Gone Flat?
I found a copy of Holacracy on Facebook Marketplace. That discovery sparked a question: is this system still relevant today? In this post, I explore Holacracy’s rise and reckoning, how it’s evolved, and how elements of TimeCrafting and The Productivity Diet can enhance it—or any other productivity framework your team may be using.
Episode 609: PM Talks S2E6 – Momentum
In this month’s PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I explore momentum—what starts it, sustains it, and slows it down—and why it’s more than just getting going.
The Rhythm of Momentum: How to Move with Intention at Every Stage
Momentum isn’t one thing—it’s three. Learn how Gomentum, Momentum, and Slowmentum form a rhythm that supports both productivity and sustainability.
Episode 608: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede Talks About Light, Health, and Productivity
Dr. Martin Moore-Ede joins me to discuss how artificial light affects our health, sleep, and productivity—and what we can do to fix it.