Episode 22 (101) The Power of Sabbaticals: Rest, Recovery, and Longevity (13:46) Finding Your Three "Not 30!" Things

Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom explores the transformative power of sabbaticals for rest, recovery, and longevity, sharing his decade-long practice of taking July off. He also introduces a framework for focusing on three core activities to drive productivity and impact. With insights from his 13-year tenure, this episode equips Vistage Chairs with strategies to enhance their practice and inspire members to achieve extraordinary results. A Word from Our Sponsor: Chair Success Services Brie, Tom Cuthbert’s chief of staff, introduces Chair Success Services, designed to help Vistage Chairs focus on high-payoff activities and group growth. The service provides structure and support, enabling Chairs to deepen relationships, drive growth, and build a balanced Chair life. Interested Chairs can visit chairsuccessservices.com to learn more and connect. Show Notes Introduction: Tom introduces the episode, focusing on sabbaticals and prioritizing three core tasks for a successful Chair practice. The Power of Sabbaticals: Tom explains why sabbaticals are essential for health, creativity, and longevity. Sabbatical Activities and Benefits: Details four activity categories and research supporting sabbaticals’ impact on burnout and productivity. Planning a Sabbatical: Shares three steps to plan an effective sabbatical for Chairs. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Finding Your Three “Not 30!” Things: Tom outlines a framework to focus on three high-impact activities. Conclusion: A call to plan a sabbatical and identify three core tasks to elevate your practice. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Finding Your Three “Not 30!” Things Tom shares his three-thing framework, inspired by Jack Dailey and Tim Ferriss’s “Focus on being productive instead of busy,” to prioritize high-impact tasks. Concept: Identify three core activities only you can do to drive your practice forward, avoiding multitasking. Tom’s Three Things: Planning (10% of time), coaching (1,000 hours/year), facilitating group meetings. Implementation: Journal tasks for two weeks, then eliminate or delegate non-core tasks; Tom’s team supports his focus. Impact: Mono-tasking reduces stress, boosts effectiveness, and aligns team efforts. Action: Journal tasks to find your three things and delegate the rest. Resources www.tomcuthbert.com/lenses www.tomcuthbert.com/sabbatical www.chairlifepodcast.com https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Sales-Growth-Street-Proven-Profitably/dp/1599324385 https://hbr.org/2023/02/research-the-transformative-power-of-sabbaticals https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidburkus/2016/06/29/the-surprising-benefit-of-work-sabbaticals/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XwK6JdvHkHD5Y004cujmA9majszbr3B4wlgtolhUW2k/edit?usp=sharing