Episode 32 (101) High Performing Behaviors: Guard Your Time and Use It Wisely (09:38) Productivity Hacks From Atomic Habits
Update: 2025-10-20
Description
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
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
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