Charlie Gilkey, Founder of Productive Flourishing, on Tackling Productivity Gaps and Fixing Broken Processes

In episode 22 of season 2, we sit down with Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, a professional training and coaching company/community dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve their best work. Charlie is an author, executive coach, and workplace consultant known for his expertise in organizational development, change management, and leadership strategies. In this episode, Charlie unpacks essential team habits that can transform how teams operate, from addressing common workplace challenges, like the "broken printer problem," to fostering better communication and alignment. He introduces powerful concepts such as the "air sandwich" and explains how to identify and overcome cultural debt that holds teams back from success. Charlie also shares insights from his books Start Finishing and Team Habits, detailing how to build strong, cohesive teams that thrive on purpose and productivity. With practical examples and actionable advice, Charlie emphasizes the importance of retrospectives, proactive problem-solving, and creating a culture where every team member contributes to continuous improvement. He challenges the notion that only managers can instigate change and highlights the potential of non-managers to drive team success. Tune in to discover Charlie’s frameworks for improving team habits, developing sustainable work practices, and creating an environment where teams can excel. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and team members looking to foster a culture of growth, innovation, and resilience! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:11] Military to executive coach [07:12] Have ever heard of an “air sandwich”? [11:56] The “broken printer problem”  [17:42] Prioritizing “Quadrant 2 time” for teams [23:33] Importance of regular retrospectives  [29:24] How to identify meeting inefficiencies [34:41] Team habits that empower every member [38:25] Your team is stronger than you give them credit for 👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/charlie-gilkey-productive-flourishing RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn Check out Productive Flourishing Check out Charlie’s book Team Habits Check out Charlie’s book Start Finishing Join the Supermanagers Slack community Connect with Aydin on LinkedInFollow Fellow on LinkedIn