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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 7 MIN

How Leaders Can Stop Procrastinating Today

from Leading People · host Gerry Murray

Send us Fan MailEver found yourself putting off an important task—only to scramble at the last minute?Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy. It’s a deeply ingrained habit fueled by brain chemistry, energy, and even our personal values. And if you’re in a leadership role, the stakes are even higher.In this episode of One Simple Thing, we break down:✔️ Why procrastination happens (it’s not what you think!)✔️ How our brains trick us into avoiding important work✔️ What Enjoyment-Performance Theory reveals about our motivation✔️ Four simple strategies to take back control✔️ Why managing procrastination isn’t just about time managementCurious?🎧 Listen now—and stop putting things off for later.What are you waiting for? 😉Enjoyed this episode? The Leading People Community is where these conversations continue to flourish. Free to join — Book reviews, Leading People Café recordings, Podcast episode previews, and a growing group of active HR and L&D professionals, leaders, and coaches who take their work seriously. Join the Leading People CommunityConnect with Gerry on LinkedIn

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Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself putting off an important task—only to scramble at the last minute? Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy. It’s a deeply ingrained habit fueled by brain chemistry, energy, and even our personal values. And if you’re in a leadership role, the stakes are even higher. In this episode of One Simple Thing, we break down: ✔️ Why procrastination happens (it’s not what you think!) ✔️ How our brains trick us into avoiding important work ✔️ What Enjoyment-Perfo...

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