Managing Outcomes, Not Activity

Managing Outcomes, Not Activity

Update: 2025-06-26
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The old school nine-to-five doesn’t fit today’s work, or today’s workers. Still, so many leaders fall back on time as a stand-in for productivity. In this episode, we unpack what it actually means to lead for outcomes.

We talk about energy cycles, what red light has to do with your brain, and how to have the right conversations with your team about when and how they work best. Because when people stop trying to look busy and start working in the zone, everything changes.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

  • Why productivity isn’t about being online from nine to five
  • How to help your team track their energy and find their flow
  • What to do when past experiences push you to overmanage


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How are you thinking about productivity and motivation on your team? What’s working and what’s getting in the way? We’d love to hear how you’re approaching it.

CONNECT WITH SUSIE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

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Managing Outcomes, Not Activity

Managing Outcomes, Not Activity

Susie Tomenchok and James Capps