Do less, then obsess
After a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, organizational thought leader Morten Hansen suggest these “Seven Work Smarter Practices” that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance at work. These are:
Mastering your own work
Do less, then obsess
Focus on value
Develop and learn
Mastering working with others
Fight and unite
Conscious collaboration
Be a forceful champion
Combine passion and purpose
You can learn more about Hansen's work in his book "Great at Work." For a deeper dive into Hansen's ideas and their overlap with Daniel Pink's book "When" watch the following 30-minute conversation.
For reflection alone or together:
What new ideas stood out to you in this conversation?
What might "doing fewer things" look like in your average work day?