Episode 504: Russel Lolacher Talks About Relationships At Work
Join Mike Vardy and Russel Lolacher in a compelling discussion about evolving leadership and the essence of nurturing a positive workplace culture.
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Episode 495: Erik Fisher Talks About Navigating Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Podcast Evolution
Join Mike Vardy and Erik Fisher as they explore a decade’s worth of podcasting insights, deep-dive into productivity’s evolving landscape, and discuss balancing quality and quantity to prevent burnout. Discover how Erik’s podcast, “Beyond the To-Do List”, has transformed over time, not just surviving but thriving through changes, and reflecting broader themes of work and life.
49 Life Lessons In 49 Years Of Living
This piece was published on my 49th birthday.
It’s been a journey full of wisdom, growth, challenges, triumphs, and countless precious moments. To mark this significant milestone, I want to share 49 lessons I’ve gathered from my 49 years of life. Each of these lessons has played an instrumental role in shaping who I am today.
Episode 472: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen
David Allen joins us in this vault episode to delve deeper into the GTD methodology and how it has evolved since its inception in 2001. While there were some technical difficulties during our conversation, this episode is still a must-listen for anyone looking to streamline their productivity.
Episode 471 – Richard Medcalf talks about XQuadrant
In this episode, we talk about his book, where we covered a lot of interesting topics. We started by exploring the idea of firefighting, and how it can prevent us from making time for strategy. We also delved into the phrasing we use when trying to free ourselves from obligations and the difference between obligations and commitments.
Episode 470 – Mike Rucker talks about The Fun Habit
Mike Rucker and I discuss his latest book, The Fun Habit, which is a wonderful read. I love the two words in the title: fun and habit. In our conversation, we explore how pursuing joy and wonder can change your life, and how these words are interchangeable.
Episode 469 – Erik Qualman talks about The Focus Project
On this episode of A Productive Conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erik Qualman, a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has reached over 50 million people in over 55 countries! We dive into his latest book, The Focus Project, and explore the topic of focus and how it can impact your life.
Episode 468 – The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen and I talk about The Four Tendencies, delving into which tendency I may align with, how to fully embrace your own tendency to thrive, and more.
Episode 467 – Optimize Yourself with Zack Arnold
In this episode, Mike had the pleasure of chatting with Zack Arnold, an award-winning editor, director, and founder of Optimize Yourself. He’s also a father of two and a two-time American Ninja Warrior. We had a productive conversation about how to pursue fulfilling careers without sacrificing our health, relationships, or sanity.