Episode 614: Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work
Work shouldn’t feel like a countdown to Friday. In this conversation with Bree Groff, we explore how fun, creativity, and human connection can turn your workdays into days well spent.
Can You Even Hustle with Intention?
Hustle often looks like progress—but is it? This post explores the tension between busyness and intentional movement forward.
Episode 613: PM Talks S2E7 – Sustainability
In this episode of PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into what it means to sustain—routines, projects, and even ourselves—over the long haul.
The Productivity Misdirection
We’ve been told to be more productive—but that may not be the point. Prioritization, not productivity, is the true aim.
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.