100 Things Productive People Do: Little lessons in getting things done

by Nigel Cumberland

Overview

Following the success of the international bestseller,
100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO,
Nigel Cumberland turns his attention to productivity.

100 THINGS PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE DO distills all the wisdom of a lifetime of coaching successful business people into 100 short chapters showing you how to boost your productivity and get things done.

It is packed with great ideas for achieving more and creating success. Explore the habits,
tools,
techniques and mentality of highly productive people and discover how to effortlessly take on your to-do list. Every chapter features a new idea that will help you work smarter,
not harder. Mixing simple explanations with activities and exercises,
you'll learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed.

Praise for 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO
'Inside these pages you'll find a powerful reminder of the many ways you can make your life - and other people's lives - more successful. It will help you identify what success means to you and give you the building blocks for making that success a reality. This is your chance to overcome whatever obstacles are stopping you. Read it,
act on it and experience the difference' Marshall Goldsmith Ph.D.,
bestselling author of TRIGGERS

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529389975
Publisher:	Mobius
Publication date:	12/06/2022
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.75(h) x 1.75(d)

About the Author

Nigel Cumberland is an award-winning global coach who helps leaders and teams to optimize and enhance their success in both their careers and lives. He has coached and trained at some of the world's most prestigious organizations such as the United Nations,
the World Bank Group,
Standard Chartered Bank,
Google,
Dell,
LVMH,
Christian Dior,
Continental AG and the Dubai Government. He is also one of the elite Marshall Goldsmith approved coaches and a member of Harvard Business Review's Advisory Council. He is also a Freeman of the City of London and has been given the award as one of the world's top 100 leadership coaches.

Table of Contents

About the Author x

Introduction xi

1 Understand your need to be productive 2

2 Know what needs to be done 4

3 Work in short bursts 6

4 Stay healthy to stay productive 8

5 Say 'no' 10

6 Prioritize 12

7 Know when to switch off 14

8 Eliminate the trivial 16

9 Know if you're a morning or evening person 18

10 Share the load 20

11 Become tech savvy 22

12 Do what you Sove 24

13 It's ok to be imperfect 26

14 Don't procrastinate 28

15 Save your draft and sleep on it 30

16 Keep your workspace tidy 32

17 Learn from setbacks 34

18 Use each day well 36

19 Manage your emails 38

20 Start with the hardest task 40

21 To burn or not to burn the midnight oil 42

22 Keep meetings effective 44

23 Work to your strengths 46

24 The power of repetition and ritual 48

25 Keep a productivity journal 50

26 Finish what you start 52

27 To multi-task or not to multi-task? 54

28 Take a break from your phone 56

29 Break down large tasks 58

30 Embrace ergonomics 60

31 Stop over-promising 62

32 Follow the two-pizza rule 64

33 Set SMART goals 66

34 Ensure goals are PURE and CLEAR 68

35 Never avoid the shitty work 70

36 Work with the 80-20 rule 72

37 Learn to focus 74

38 Listen well 76

39 Make time for yourself 78

40 Practice, practice, practice 80

41 Plan for things going wrong 82

42 Seek regular feedback 84

43 Stop people-pleasing 86

44 Early to rise 88

45 Assumptions can be dangerous 90

46 Ditch manual processes 92

47 Reduce time spent in meetings 94

48 Don't burn yourself out 96

49 Eliminate mental overload 98

50 Be productive with your free time 100

51 Repeat your successes 102

52 Step out of your comfort zone 104

53 Get out of your own way 106

54 Create the idea! physical environment 108

55 Identify your leaks 110

56 Master hybrid working 112

57 Seek a mentor 114

58 Trust others 116

59 Master your memory 118

60 Align your work with the team 120

61 Stand up when working 122

62 Know why you're doing what you're doing 124

63 No more overtime 126

64 Plant seeds 128

65 If in doubt, communicate 130

66 Celebrate your successes 132

67 Master deep working 134

68 Change what needs changing 136

69 Accept what you cannot change 138

70 Be productive after meetings 140

71 Stretch your goals 142

72 Make learning a priority 144

73 Keep your laptop organized 146

74 Ensure others are productive 148

75 Avoid excessive screen time 150

76 Group tasks together 152

77 Hire an assistant 154

78 Picture what you want 156

79 Find your motivation 158

80 Track your progress 160

81 Maintain a 'not to-do' list 162

82 Avoid workaholism 164

83 Know your own capacity 166

84 Always do the right things right 168

85 Make friends with Al 170

86 Make work fun and enjoyable 172

87 Use online tools and apps 174

88 Make time 176

89 Don't let others steal your time 178

90 Work on your own sometimes 180

91 Don't cheat 182

92 Record unexpected ideas 184

93 Choose friends wisely 186

94 Take care working in groups 188

95 Talk more face to face 190

96 Invest in you 192

97 Be open about your goals 194

98 Be honest with yourself 196

99 Become a subject matter expert 198

100 Review your progress 200

And finally 202

References 203