Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute

2) The five costs of multitasking

3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point

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— ABOUT DAVE —

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of millions around the world.

• Book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done

• Course: “Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw”

• Course: “Time Management Fundamentals”

• LinkedIn: Dave Crenshaw (Dave’s video post)

• Website: DaveCrenshaw.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Researcher: Dr. David Strayer

• Book: "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" by John Cleese

• Past episode: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

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Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What’s really driving disengagement at work

2) How the social contract of work has changed

3) The best way to get your boss’ support

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— ABOUT ANGELA —

Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University on leadership and organizational change and as the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm, she collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage startups, and policymakers, offering valuable research and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.

As a subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.

• Book: "The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success" (website)

• Website: WinWinSummit.org, happening in Chicago on May 5-6, 2025

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Report: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

• Book: Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver

• Past episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush

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