EPISODE · Aug 17, 2023 · 17 MIN
76. Slowing Down to Speed Up
from The Visibility Factor · host Susan M. Barber
76. Slowing Down to Speed Up Today’s podcast is focused on slowing down in order to speed up. You might ask yourself why on earth would I slow down when there is so much to do? It is natural to think that way, but you can be so much more productive, strategic and even happier when you give yourself time to reflect and plan. I am sure you are thinking…seriously? That doesn’t even sound possible with the schedule that I have both inside and outside of work. Well, you might be surprised to learn that slowing down has actually been proven to help you speed up. In this episode: What does slowing down to speed up mean? Looking at an example of annual goals to show what a check in can do to speed up progress. Asking yourself some key questions to check in to see where there are opportunities to look at things differently and move faster. Findings from a McKinsey study on slowing down to speed up. Click to read the article here. Research that the Harvard Business Review did on this topic and their findings. Click to read about the study here. Why taking this kind of action to slow down can have a big impact on your career. Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: As a Leader, What Does Slow Down to Speed Up mean? The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the 90-day Visibility Breakthrough Accelerator program. Do you believe deep down inside that you can have a bigger career, but you don’t know how to get there? This 90-day program is a powerful experience that is unique to you and provides dedicated time to focus on your specific challenge. This dedicated time will help you see new possibilities, recognize your strengths, and take away key insights that can be leveraged immediately. Are you ready to create a breakthrough for yourself? If you are interested in learning more, visit: susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/ Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
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76. Slowing Down to Speed Up Today’s podcast is focused on slowing down in order to speed up. You might ask yourself why on earth would I slow down when there is so much to do? It is natural to think that way, but you can be so much more productive, strategic and even happier when you give yourself time to reflect and plan. I am sure you are thinking…seriously? That doesn’t even sound possible with the schedule that I have both inside and outside of work. Well, you might be surprised to learn that slowing down has actually been proven to help you speed up. In this episode: What does slowing down to speed up mean? Looking at an example of annual goals to show what a check in can do to speed up progress. Asking yourself some key questions to check in to see where there are opportunities to look at things differently and move faster. Findings from a McKinsey study on slowing down to speed up. Click to read the article here. Research that the Harvard Business Review did on this topic and their findings. Click to read about the study here. Why taking this kind of action to slow down can have a big impact on your career. Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: As a Leader, What Does Slow Down to Speed Up mean? The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the 90-day Visibility Breakthrough Accelerator program. Do you believe deep down inside that you can have a bigger career, but you don’t know how to get there? This 90-day program is a powerful experience that is unique to you and provides dedicated time to focus on your specific challenge. This dedicated time will help you see new possibilities, recognize your strengths, and take away key insights that can be leveraged immediately. Are you ready to create a breakthrough for yourself? If you are interested in learning more, visit: susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/ Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
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