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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 15 MIN

Less is More: 4 Steps to Productivity

from Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast · host Rusty Gaillard

Send us Fan MailThis episode tackles the counterintuitive truth about high achievement: doing more isn't always the path to greater success. Learn why many successful professionals get trapped in patterns of overwork and discover the CALM framework for breaking free from this cycle.Through real-world examples of executives who transformed their approach to work, the episode reveals how strategically working less can lead to better outcomes, including faster decision-making, improved team performance, and career advancement.Key themes:The paradox of achieving more through doing lessBreaking free from achievement-driven work patternsThe importance of strategic disengagementA practical framework for sustainable high performanceListen to discover why "working harder" may be the very habit that blocks your career growth.Duration: 15 minutesRusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn. 

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