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Can kindness really boost productivity? And what does true kindness look like day-to-day at work? Tune in — Graham Allcott, author of the award winning book "KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work", has the answers.TopicsGraham Allcott, Think Productive, and his lates book: Kind.The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work.What is kindness and in what way it's different from being niceKindness is about truth and graceKindness is also limiting the damage Business bastards8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work Listen deeply Kindness is a practicePeople first, work secondBe humbleTreat people the way THEY want to be treatedSlow downKindness starts with you but it doesn't ends with youShow notes- Graham Allcott- Think Productive - The Productivity Ninja Book - KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work - Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success The Eight Principles of Kindfulness:1. Kindness starts with you — personal awareness and treating yourself with kindness.2. Set clear expectations — clarity about vision, values, roles and responsibilities.3. Listen deeply — full presence, empathy, understanding others commit- ment beyond productivity.4. People first, work second. Always. — treat colleagues as humans first, not just resources.5. Be humble — lead with humility, give credit, take responsibility, avoid ego.6. Treat people the way THEY want to be treated — empathize, respect individuality, adapt to people’s needs.7. Slow down — avoid the “busy = productive” assumption; take time for real human connection and reflection.8. It doesn’t end with you — kindness should ripple outward: build a kind culture, influence others, sustain kindness over time.🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Graham Allcott, Think Productive, and his lates book: Kind.The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work. (03:00) - What is kindness and in what way it's different from being nice (06:15) - Kindness is about truth and grace (09:16) - Kindness is also limiting the damage (11:05) - Business bastards (20:00) - 8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work (00:00) - and tools (24:20) - Sponsor's break (25:15) - 8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work (00:00) - and tools - part 2. (25:40) - Listen deeply (31:00) - Kindness is a practice (33:45) - People first, work second (45:15) - Be humble (48:30) - Treat people the way THEY want to be treated (52:20) - Slow down (01:00:35) - Kindness starts with you but it doesn't ends with you (01:07:44) - Bonus for our listeners

Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode.🎙️ Topics:Productivity as a toolHow to achieve intentionality You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — how to find itWhy and how to adjust your productivity system to your personality, traits, strengths and weaknessesTOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone! (see below) What is weekly review all about(00:00) - 🎬 Intro (03:58) - 💡 Benefits of Integrating CRM and a Project Management App (13:47) - 🎙️ Sponsor's break – Nozbe as a CRM (14:53) - 📁 Creating and managing a client database; storing interaction history, transactions, and client communications (18:08) - 🔄 Managing sales funnels and stages (26:53) - 🗂️ Planning and Organizing Sales and Support Work (33:18) - ⚙️ Automation of business processes (40:03) - 📊 Analytics and Reporting (42:32) - 🔌 Integrations with other services and tools (46:03) - 🎯 Wrap up (47:35) - 🎁 Bonus for our listeners 📝 Show notesHow to Improve the Quality of Your Customer Service - A TrickNozbe as CRM - a post on Nozbe BlogAutomatically Create Tasks with Due Dates from Calendly Notifications – TrickEmailing tasks to Nozbe💥 Key Takeaways from the EpisodeIn this episode, we show that Nozbe — although primarily a task, project, and team-collaboration app — can fully replace a lightweight CRM for small businesses. Using projects, tasks, comments, tags, and templates, you can recreate all essential CRM functions: client database, contact history, sales pipeline, customer support, reporting, automation, and team collaboration. This means your team doesn’t need multiple tools — everything happens in one place, saving time and eliminating communication chaos. Nozbe becomes the central hub for client work: from the first contact, through sending offers and managing projects, all the way to post-sale support.🎯 Benefits of Integrating CRM and a Project Management AppIntegrating a CRM with project management software saves time, automates tedious tasks, and allows you to focus on real business growth. But how does this work in practice?1. Everything in One Place2. Faster Project Execution3. Increased Customer Satisfaction4. Better Team Collaboration🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode.🎙️ Topics:Productivity as a toolHow to achieve intentionality You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — how to find itWhy and how to adjust your productivity system to your personality, traits, strengths and weaknessesTOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone! (see below) What is weekly review all about💥 TOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone!1️⃣  Keeping a task list in one consistent (!) place2️⃣ Planning your day — with tasks matched to high-energy and low-energy levels3️⃣ Managing new commitments and “incoming requests”: looking at opportunity costs — what I won’t do if I choose this activity; letting new tasks and obligations into your life with awareness4️⃣ Weekly review — updating your system, choosing priorities, and checking whether your actions are actually moving you closer to your vision📝 Show notesDominik JuszczykThe 4000 Weeks book by Oliver BurkemanSmall habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks? Discover the secret to staying calm while getting more done! In this episode Mike St Pierre shares the qualities of calm productivity—from being flexible and organized to mastering massive projects without the stress. Ready to transform your work life with simple, powerful habits?🎙️ Topics:(00:00) - 🎬 Intro (01:28) - 👤 Who is Mike St Pierre (02:38) - 💡 Most people haven't been trained in productivity and working efficiently (05:08) - 🤝 Servant leadership and being humble (13:58) - 🧘‍♂️ Why you want to practice calm productivity (18:08) - 🌿 What are the qualities of calm productivity practitioners (21:28) - 🔥 Can-do and enthusiastic attitude + curiosity – key qualities you can't teach anyone (25:28) - 🧭 How to foster calmness? By going back "to the center" through habits, systems, journaling, getting out to nature, unplugging, gratitude, taking care of your physical environment (32:28) - 📆 The importance of a weekly review (36:52) - ⏰ Time blocking (42:12) - 🚀 Progressing and tweaking as part of boosting your productivity in a calm way (47:35) - 📞 How to get in touch with Mike St Pierre (48:56) - 🎁 Summary and BONUS for listeners Who is Mike St Pierre Most people haven't been trained in productivity and working efficientlyServant leadership and being humbleWhy you want to practice calm productivityWhat are the qualities of calm productivity practitionersCan-do and enthusiastic attitude + curiosity - key qualities you can't teach anyoneHow to foster calmness? By going back "to the center"  through  habits, systems, journaling, getting out to the nature, unplugging, gratitude, taking care of your physical environmentThe importance of a weekly reviewTime blockingProgressing and tweaking as part of boosting your productivity in a calm wayHow to get in touch with Mike St Pierre📝 Show notes- Mike St. Pierre - Episode 75 on journaling  - Weekly review at Nozbe- Mighty Fridays at Nozbe🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.From the micro-improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live.This episode is about rediscovering what really drives productivity, purpose, and peace and serenity.🎙️ Topics:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen CoveyGetting Things Done – David Allen Deep Work - Cal NewportThe One Thing - Gary Keller & Jay Papasa Hell Yeah Or No - Derek SiversEssentialism - Greg McKeownAtomic Habits - James ClearThe Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark MansonThe E-Myth - Michael E. Gerber10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity - Michael Sliwinski📝 Show notes- Michael's interview with  Derek Sivers- Michael's interview with Greg McKeown- Small habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61- Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎧 Intro (03:04) - 📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey (09:24) - 📚 Getting Things Done – David Allen (14:28) - 📚 Deep Work – Cal Newport (16:37) - 📚 The One Thing – Gary Keller & Jay Papasan (18:42) - 📚 Hell Yeah Or No – Derek Sivers (21:11) - 💜 Sponsor Break (21:57) - 📚 Essentialism – Greg McKeown (25:57) - 📚 Atomic Habits – James Clear (30:47) - 📚 The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson (34:46) - 📚 The E-Myth – Michael E. Gerber (39:22) - 📚 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity – Michael Sliwinski (45:37) - 👋 Outro and BONUS for listeners 🎁

Many leaders think that the newest tools and fancy tech will magically fix productivity and make teamwork effortless. The hard truth is that: it won’t.Without a clear communication agreement and shared rules everyone actually follows, even the most expensive apps are just digital chaos in disguise.Here’s what really makes a team click.🎙️ Topics:Technology is only half the success – why tools alone aren’t enoughThe communication agreement as the foundation of teamworkTechnology vs. organizational culture – what really drives effectivenessClear communication rules as a path to higher productivityHow to create a good communication agreement – the Nozbe exampleSynchronous vs. asynchronous communication – finding the right balanceCommunicating through tasks – why “Task me” works better than messagingOrder in projects and tasks as part of team cultureHow to sustain a healthy communication culture in your team📝 Show notes- Asynchronous communication- Task Comments in Nozbe - Your Communication Superpower- Task-Based Communication: What It Is and How to Do It Right🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (03:28) - 💡 Why Technology Alone Isn’t Enough: A Communication Agreement Is the Foundation of Teamwork; Clear Rules Increase Productivity; Technology Cannot Replace Culture; Communication Agreements Support Growth and Onboarding (11:56) - 💰 Sponsor's break (12:28) - 🤝 How to Create a Good Communication Agreement (based on the Nozbe company) (35:48) - 📚 Summary: How to Stick to Your Communication Culture (38:24) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

Running a small business and always short on time? Do you feel like you’re drowning in details and don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for a way to finally organize your projects and stop worrying about forgetting something, see how a project management app might be exactly what saves your business.🎙️ Topics:Why do even 1- or 2-person businesses need a simple project and task management system?What do you need to watch out for when you implement a project and task management tool?How to implement an app like NozbeHow can Nozbe grow together with your businessHow to collaborate with others using NozbeNozbe Expert program - join!📝 Show notes- Stay in touch with Asia- Another episode on solopreneurship with Jeff Sanders- How to eliminate chaos in a company – a proven system of communication and project management for teams🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro: Asia Piechocka & Nozbe Story (05:10) - 🛠️ Why Solopreneurs Need a Simple System (13:34) - ✨ Keep It Simple: Focus on Quick Wins (18:50) - 🚀 Getting Started: 4-Step Nozbe Setup (24:46) - 🙋‍♀️ Sponsor's break (29:54) - 📈 Scaling with Nozbe: Workflows & Mini‑CRM (33:04) - 💡 Mini‑CRM First: Centralize Before Expanding (39:26) - 🤝 Collaboration Options: Tasks vs Full Team Access (46:20) - 📝 Wrap-Up: Document, Delegate & Grow Smarter (48:49) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

Your vacation is over, but instead of feeling refreshed and motivated, you feel down and drained? You might be experiencing post-vacation blues. See why this happens and how to deal with it.🎙️ Topics:– What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness?– 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues– Discomfort as a Trigger for Change– Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar📝 Show notes- Cal Newport How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)- How to prepare everything at work for vacation - ep. 74- Small Habits - Big Wins: No Office Podcast - ep. 50- Journaling: 5 Minutes a Day That Could Change Your Life - No Office Podcast - ep. 75:🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (02:38) - 🤔 What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness? (13:08) - 🛠️ 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues (29:17) - ❤️ Why users love Nozbe (30:58) - 🔥 Discomfort as a Trigger for Change (38:38) - 📌 Summary (40:08) - 🗂️ Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar (47:48) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

See how to organize your work, to direct your endeavours and boost your productivity thanks to regular weekly reviews.The purpose of the review isn’t to try and fit more into your schedule. It’s about figuring out what is and isn’t working for you and how you can work better!⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:What are the benefits of doing regular weekly reviewsWhat issues people usually have with weekly reviews and how to cope with themHow to run the easiest and the best weekly review(00:00) - 👉 Intro (01:46) - 😅 All these problems with weekly review (06:00) - ✨ Rafal's advice on weekly review (11:15) - ✨ Michael's way to run his weekly review (13:03) - 💡 More tips and tricks on doing a proper weekly review (25:10) - 💜 Sponsor's break - Nozbe - the best tool for getting projects done (29:00) - ✔ Weekly review checklist (42:10) - 🧑🏽‍💻Geek's corner - Michael's spare gear (49:20) - 💪 Mighty Friday (51:13) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners 🔗 Show notesA chapter from Michael's No Office bookEpisode 22 about Core hours🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you thought of working only on your iPad? Using iPad as your only or main computer? Watch this episode to see if such an approach is effective for everyone and how to tackle it.⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:How Rafal used iPad Pro for work and why he decided to sell it…How’s Michael’s #iPadOnly lifestyleHow’s Rafal using shortcuts across his Apple machines…and which Apple device he decided to buy after all ;)🎙 Subscribe to our show and learn more about running a remote software company🟣 Apple Podcasts🔵 Google Podcasts🟢 Spotify🟡 RSS🟠 Overcast🔴 Pocket Cast🙋‍ Meet the HostsMichael Sliwiński (@msliwinski)Rafał Sobolewski (@sobolowy)🔗 Show notesNozbe Product VlogMultiple teams in NozbeMichael’s blogging and coding on iPadMichael’s Home Office setup from 2021No Office ep. 29 - Working across time zonesThe iPadOnly Home Office of Augusto Pinaud - No Office Podcast, ep. 24The Podcast🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (01:29) - 👥 1 account, multiple teams in Nozbe (04:23) - 🎥 Nozbe vlog with features showcase sneak peek - Nov. 29 (05:53) - ⌨️ Using shortcuts across Apple machines (11:15) - 🛋 Michael's new home office setup (16:37) - 🤝 Sponsor's break - Nozbe (18:08) - 💻 How Rafal used iPad - trying out #iPadOnly style (22:33) - 🧳 …and how Rafal decided to sell his iPad Pro & Magic Keyboard (29:03) - 🛡 iPad defence speech by Michael (36:38) - 📱 Why Rafal got his iPad Mini (51:26) - 🧠 More discussion on iPad setups and use (01:00:10) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

During this summer, we’d like to remind you of a few past episodes that we think you might find both interesting and useful. Let’s start with Episode 20, where Michael interviewed his friend and mentor, Michael Hyatt. The two Michaels spoke about writing, working smart, and growing in maturity.🎙️ Key takeaways from this episode include:What breaking free from the cult of overwork requiresHow the emotional payoffs of overwork — fun, flow, and a sense of significance — can distract you from the rest of your lifeWhat the biggest obstacles are to achieving the Double Win📝 Show notesWin at Work and Succeed at Life. 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt MillerCoaching by Michael HyattNo Office bookCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Michael Hyatt - Guest 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 👋 Intro (02:45) - 🏃‍♂️ Personal catch-up - Health, fitness & new book launch (08:08) - 🧠 Business coaching philosophy & approach (27:05) - ⏸️ Sponsor break: Nozbe (28:31) - ⚖️ Work-life balance & book insights (40:23) - 🛠️ Practical strategies: constraints, scheduling & boundaries (55:58) - 🌍 Remote work culture & closing thought (01:00:11) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Why does productivity in the family make sense?Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at homeWeekly family review: planning and summarizingDevices, limits and offline timeSponsor's breakNozbe in the familyNotes and documentsWork rhythm vs family rhythm📝 Show notes - Episode 75 on journaling- Weekly review at Nozbe - Mighty Fridays at Nozbe Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:38) - Why does productivity in the family make sense? (08:38) - Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at home (13:08) - Weekly family review: planning and summarizing (19:53) - Devices, limits and offline time (30:08) - Sponsor's break (31:16) - Nozbe in the family (35:53) - Notes and documents (38:23) - Work rhythm vs family rhythm (48:58) - Nozbe Corner - Automated prioritization (50:18) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed teamWhat we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote companyOur recruitment process step by step Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members"Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote teamTrial period and onboarding of new employeesIntegration and building relationships in a remote team📝 Show notes - Chapter 23 of the book "No Office" by Michael about recruitment in a no-office company- Why Nozbe has no office and how we work- Nozbe team retreats- A Glance at the Nozbe Work Culture: Yes, We Are UnicornsCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (03:58) - Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed team (12:38) - What we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote company (18:08) - Our recruitment process step by step (47:04) - Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members (50:24) - "Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote team (52:08) - Trial period and onboarding of new employees (54:28) - Integration and building relationships in a remote team (55:44) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork.🎙️ Topics:Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by MetaNo Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scaleNo Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week.WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chatYou Lose Context Instantly in WhatsAppPersonal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsAppNotification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothingWhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous WorkFile Management? A Mess.No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking.📝 Show notes- Time is money - why paying for Nozbe is actually earning? - How to start with Task-based communication Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (07:23) - Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by Meta (14:18) - No Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scale (17:58) - No Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week. (18:53) - WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chat (23:28) - You Lose Context Instantly in WhatsApp (27:38) - Sponsor's presentation (28:36) - Personal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsApp (34:03) - Notification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothing (39:58) - WhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous Work (45:36) - File Management? A Mess. (49:41) - No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking. (51:33) - 👋 Summary and Bonus for No Office fans

Can just a few minutes of writing really be good for your health—and a secret to success? Can a handful of sentences help you sleep better & stress less? In this episode, we explore why journaling isn’t just a trendy ritual, but a science-backed way to take charge of your life.🎙️ Topics:- Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you- What research shows - science behind journaling- How to write a journal according to Michael - a step by step guide- VOMIT - practical journaling method by Struthless- Noting and journaling in a team- Simple tips on how to start and keep going with regular journaling / expressive writing📝 Show notes- Link to Michael's shortcut - Michael's blog post about journaling and using his Shortcut  - Struthless' VOMIT method   - Research on journaling and expressive writing- More resources and research  Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:28) - Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you (15:18) - What research shows – science behind journaling (20:58) - Sponsor's presentation (21:45) - How to write a journal according to Michael – a step by step guide (42:36) - VOMIT – practical journaling method by Struthless (52:23) - Noting and journaling in a team (54:08) - Simple tips on how to start and keep going with regular journaling / expressive writing

Panicking before your vacation? This episode is your go-to checklist to disconnect with peace of mind. From planning ahead to setting your out-of-office, we’ll guide you through the steps to truly relax and return stress-free.🎙️ Topics:00:00 - 🎶 INTRO02:35 - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off18:18 - Sponsor's break19:20 - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation25:08 - Tips for last week before leaving for vacation28:18 - You last day at work before holiday - what to take care of39:21 - Steps to follow after you get back from vacation41:07 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS📝 Show notes- 13 Tips For Planning The Perfect Vacation- Sabbatical: Why I took a six-week break from work - Tech gear we use on holidays - The No Office Podcast, ep. 26- 8 ways to make the most out of your vacationCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (02:43) - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off (18:26) - Sponsor's break (19:28) - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation (25:16) - Tips for last week before leaving for vacation (28:26) - Your last day at work before holiday – what to take care of (39:29) - Steps to follow after you get back from vacation (41:15) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Can solopreneurs do it all? What do they waste time on? How can they scale their business? Can they delegate or outsource tasks or should they do everything themselves? In this episode, Jeff Sanders — author and host of the iconic 5 AM Miracle podcast — shares hard-earned insights into the challenges that business owners face every single day.🎙️ Topics:- Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad- The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs- How to Scale a One-Person Business- Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team- The power of checklist and automations- Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business- Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!)📝 Episode notes- Jeff's Podacast- Jeff's books- GTD methodology by David Allen- Podcast episode about immature business decision by MichaelCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Jeff Sanders - Guest 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (00:43) - Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad (02:43) - From Side Hustle to Full-Time Productivity Pro (04:53) - The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs (07:53) - How to Scale a One-Person Business (11:28) - Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team (16:38) - The power of checklist and automations (23:08) - Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business (26:34) - Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!) (35:33) - Parenting, Focus & Daily Routines (41:15) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.🎙️ Topics:00:00 - 🎶 INTRO01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!02:00 - Essentialism03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life06:15 - The one thing & simplicity13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?18:10 - Lower the barier of entry24:00 - People want simplicity25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe 30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS📝 Episode notes- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- The One Thing- Deep Work - Cal Newport - Greg McKeown & David Allen conversationCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:08) - 🎶 INTRO (01:10) - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice! (02:00) - Essentialism (03:55) - Minimalistic approach in life (06:15) - The one thing & simplicity (13:00) - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity (15:25) - Weekly review for focus and simplicity (17:00) - People think they need complexity - are they wrong? (18:10) - Lower the barier of entry (24:00) - People want simplicity (25:25) - Sponsor's break - Nozbe (26:50) - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe (30:50) - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe (32:00) - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers (34:20) - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools (36:00) - Is simplicity still a feature (38:00) - We wrap it up with some sport references (41:51) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.🔗 Show notes- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work - Michael's home office - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them rightCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work? (08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work (12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal (20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity (21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability (26:50) - Sponsor presentation (28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it? (36:28) - Presenteeism (39:00) - Working from different time zones (41:20) - Temptations lurking at home (48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate. ✅ Which CEOs are championing the push? ✅ Is there any data or research to back it up? ✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping?Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders: - Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025 - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why (05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work (07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life (11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home (16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose (19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat (24:48) - Sponsor presentation (26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy (29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings! (35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving (39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office (43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work? (46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans. 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.