Be Productive, Have Free Time, and Reduce Stress: Rethinking Productivity with Naphtali Hoff

Does being productive mean living a life filled with stress and working crazy hours…or is there a way to increase your productivity while also reducing stress and having time for other parts of your life? Many serious business owners assume that the more time they work, and the more stressed out they get, the more successful they’ll become. Naphtali Hoff, President of Impactful Coaching & Consulting, suggests that they have it completely backward. An expert on productivity and leadership, Naphtali explains that with the proper strategies and outlook, you can become more productive and more successful by using your time well, rather than by working late hours. Join Meny and Naphtali as they talk about the secrets of productivity, common mistakes that lead to unwarranted stress, learning how to have a closed-door policy, reducing the number of decisions you make every day, how to create a productive daily calendar, and much more. Naphtali Hoff is the President of Impactful Coaching & Consulting. He is an accomplished executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought-after trainer and lecturer. He is the author of Becoming the New Boss, a leadership book that helps new leaders hit the ground running and enjoy sustained success. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:16] Opening Segment • How to increase productivity while reducing stress • Naphtali's background and story How Naphtali transitioned to becoming a coach and consultant • Check out Becoming the New Boss [07:17 - 21:06] Leaders Must Delegate to Stay Productive •The difference between coaching, consulting, and mentoring • Why a leader's productivity is critical to company success How the success of a leader is largely dependent on their productivity • Leadership productivity is important for any company's success A busy leader will have a hard time leading others, and will not be able to oversee and support them [21:07 - 34:27] Leaders Must Delegate to Stay Productive • Delegating allows leaders to be more strategic and influential in their work • Productivity is about knowing what you need to do and being focused and targeted with your meetings How to protect your time and be more productive • Developing a framework for leaders to serve as coaches within their own organizations The key to productivity [34:28 - 47:46] Set Expectations for Your Teams • Why people are becoming more aware of the "hustle culture" Realizing that there is no direct correlation between work and success. • What has led to a shift in the definition of work-life balance • Leaders should set expectations for when they will be available Make sure to communicate these expectations to their employees [47:47 - 54:22] Closing Segment • Naphtali on the rapid four questions • Q&A: How to start and grow your email list for your business? Want to connect with Naphtali? Follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Head to Impactful Coaching and boost your productivity! Key Quotes: "Busy is a matter of just constantly being on the move, but productive is being strategic about your activities." - Naphtali Hoff "The more we are invested in the outcomes that we are seeking to achieve, the more likely it is that we will achieve them." - Naphtali Hoff "If you don't protect your time, nobody else will value it more than you will value yourself." - Naphtali Hoff Connect with Ptex Group: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to achieve in business. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!