Walt Hampton, CEO of Summit Success International and author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun, joins us to share his insights on reclaiming time, energy, and focus for leaders. In a world where many fall into the habit of saying "yes" too often, Walt highlights how this can lead to burnout and inefficiency. He stresses the importance of intentional time management, blocking time for deep work, and confidently saying "no" to protect our most valuable resources. By doing so, we avoid opportunity costs and maintain our personal energy for what truly matters.  

Walt offers practical strategies for time mastery, such as aligning our daily schedules with our core values and understanding our most productive rhythms. He encourages us to make time for self-care, creativity, and strategic thinking by working smarter, not harder. His approach empowers leaders to prioritize what’s most important and create lasting success through more focused, intentional effort. 

Key Takeaways: 

1. The Power of Saying No: Learning to say "no" is essential for leaders to avoid burnout and focus on high-value tasks. 
2. Block Time for Deep Work: Use uninterrupted blocks of time to work on important projects and maximize productivity. 
3. Align Time with Values: Ensure your schedule reflects your top priorities and values for a more fulfilling and efficient work-life balance. 
4. Understand Productive Rhythms: Work in 60-90 minute blocks during your most productive times and take breaks to maintain energy. 
5. Limit Interruptions: Minimize distractions and interruptions to improve focus and reduce time lost to task switching. 

Resources Mentioned: 

The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun by Walt Hampton, J.D.: https://a.co/d/eENVETX 

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About the Guest:  

Walt Hampton, J.D. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Success International, a global personal and professional development firm, and the Acquisitions Director at Summit Press Publishers, a premier publisher of expert positioning books. Walt is a business coach, management consultant, leadership trainer & motivational speaker.  

He is the bestselling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book and a two-time recipient of the North American Book Awards; as well as the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun.  

A 1984 graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt was managing partner of a law firm for nearly 30 years with a practice focused on commercial litigation and criminal defense. He was trained as a Results Coach by Robbins Research International and worked directly for Tony Robbins as one of Tony’s elite-level certified business coaches.  

Walt’s passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue-water sailing and adventure photography. He and his wife, the publisher Ann Sheybani, reside in Intervale, New Hampshire.  

https://summit-success.com/  

About the Host:  

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.   

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• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy  
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration 
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community 
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team 

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. 

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