Episode 32 (101) High Performing Behaviors: Guard Your Time and Use It Wisely (09:38) Productivity Hacks From Atomic Habits

Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom explores high-performing behavior number six on guarding time and using it wisely, and shares productivity hacks from Atomic Habits. Show Notes Introduction: Tom quotes Covey on investing time; emphasizes modeling time management in meetings. The Power of Guarding Time: Time is finite; poor management costs 20% productivity (Forbes 2023). Elements of This Behavior: Attend on time, be present (no phones), punctuality with grace period, stay full day. Modeling Time Management: Change voicemail daily, share calendar with team, prioritize Vistage time. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Productivity Hacks From Atomic Habits: Draws from James Clear's book for efficiency tips. Conclusion: Guard time to elevate groups; implement one hack this week. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Productivity Hacks From Atomic Habits Tom shares hacks from Atomic Habits by James Clear to boost energy, focus, and efficiency. Habit Stacking: Pair new habits with existing routines, like goals review during coffee. Environment Design: Create focused spaces, like dedicated office for one-to-ones. Two-Minute Rule: Start tasks in two minutes to beat procrastination. Identity Focus: Adopt mindsets like "I'm a focused Chair" to reinforce habits. Tracking Progress: Use journals or apps to monitor and adjust behaviors. Resources www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com www.tomcuthbert.com/highperforming https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Greg-McKeown-audiobook/dp/B00IWYP5NI/ https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Nir-Eyal-Julie-Li-audiobook/dp/B07SV4V6ZK https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-flywheel.html https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TMtYDzW8dcqczuGjxf2f73oLWt3F9wQdcClnGnte_-o/edit?usp=sharing