Best Timeboxing Podcasts (2025)

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30: Timeblocking vs Timeboxing, and Which One I Do For Efficiency and Ease 14:21

6d ago14:21

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If you’re confused about different time management techniques, like timeblocking and timeboxing, then it’s time to get some clarity. Time management should not be overwhelming! In this episode, I explain what these terms mean, and which simple technique I like to use to make sure I get my tasks done with the most ease. References: Francis‐Smythe, J…

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How Successful People Timebox 12:18

12d ago12:18

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Timeboxing is the most powerful time-management technique. However, there is no one way to timebox. Some people keep the same schedule every week and review it on Sundays. Others change their timeboxed calendar daily and review it the night before. Some people use a spreadsheet in 30 or 15-minute increments, others use Google Calendar, and others u…

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[TFS Lesson] 5 Bonus Productivity Tools 9:27

3d ago9:27

9:27

By Andreea Sandu

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Unexpectedly Out of a Job? Here’s How to Bounce Back 28:10

3d ago28:10

28:10

In a period of increasing political and economic uncertainty, government funding cuts, and AI that can outperform humans, many people are rightly worried about how those forces might disrupt their careers. Layoffs loom, and even those in senior leadership might soon experience - or have already endured - a setback they weren't expecting. Whitney Jo…

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Why Seeking Approval is Killing Your Potential 8:04

5d ago8:04

8:04

That flutter of excitement when someone likes your post. The warm glow after your boss praises your presentation. The slight panic when your work receives criticism instead of praise. Sound familiar? We've all been conditioned to seek approval from our families, friends, and bosses before taking action. But here's the uncomfortable truth: we'll nev…

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How to build a car or plan a wedding using Kanban 20:09

6d ago20:09

20:09

We can learn a lot from the world of manufacture and bring it into the work that we do.By Mark Steadman

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[TFS Lesson] The Pareto Principle aka "Be productive, not busy" 6:48

10d ago6:48

6:48

By Andreea Sandu

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers 31:35

10d ago31:35

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It's a tough time to lead one of the biggest companies in the world - one that depends on supply chains, physical infrastructure, and top tech talent to stay competitive. But Andy Jassy, who took over as CEO of Amazon from legendary founder Jeff Bezos in 2021, manages in a way that he says helps him stay focused on what is best for their products a…

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Why giving less than 100% is better for your health 18:03

13d ago18:03

18:03

The whip-cracking "give it all you got" business bro bullshit isn’t just insensitive – it’s actually wrong.By Mark Steadman

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29: Stop Using the Pomodoro Technique: Try This Instead 11:31

13d ago11:31

11:31

Ever used the Pomodoro technique? It might not be the best way to get things done, so in this episode I explain why it’s problematic, and exactly what you can do instead to work with your brain. Further reading and references: Francesco Cirillo’s Pomodoro Technique publication from 2006 can be downloaded here: https://friend.ucsd.edu/reasonableexpe…

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Introducing a New Era of HBR IdeaCast 1:26

17d ago1:26

1:26

A new sound is in store for the HBR IdeaCast. Every Tuesday, we'll keep giving you the insights, research, and advice you need to lead, featuring practical conversations with leading thinkers. But as Adi Ignatius, editor-at-large at Harvard Business Review, joins executive editor Alison Beard as cohost of the show, we're offering even more to bette…

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The Growth of the Private-Sector Space Industry 28:03

18d ago28:03

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Many industries depend on the government to finance infrastructure and research before a true private market can develop. In the case of space, there is still a strong need for public-private collaboration. But as costs drop to reach space, more private-sector companies can enter the market. Matthew Weinzierl is a senior associate dean and professo…

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[TFS Lesson] Eat That Frog! 3:35

19d ago3:35

3:35

By Andreea Sandu

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[TFS Lesson] The 2-minute rule 4:32

19d ago4:32

4:32

By Andreea Sandu

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Stop Gaslighting Yourself: Why Your Memory Isn’t as Reliable as You Think 8:06

19d ago8:06

8:06

Have you ever cringed while showering, suddenly remembering something embarrassing you said years ago? That memory still feels so fresh, so real—but what if I told you it might be entirely distorted? We navigate life believing our memories are faithful recordings of the past. We replay conversations with crystal-clear certainty, convinced that what…

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Buckminster Fuller and the system of You 21:27

20d ago21:27

21:27

Modern work needs a more modern approach than Taylorism's simple "one right way". Enter systems theory, and one of its greatest proponents.By Mark Steadman

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28: When life feels busy, how do you decide what to do with your time? 25:50

20d ago25:50

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How do you allocate your time when things feel really busy? What about when something is completed and you have more time? The short answer is that you just do what needs to be done, but what if there was more to this idea? In this episode I share my thoughts about how exactly we can decide on how we allocate the fixed time we have in any given wee…

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How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Build Lasting Businesses 26:25

25d ago26:25

26:25

It's a common story: an immigrant arrives in a new country, sees a need, and works hard to build a successful business around it. Think of Chobani, Google, or Tesla. Indeed, 45 percent of Fortune 500 companies had immigrant founders. While most research focuses on why these people launched their businesses, perhaps more interesting is how they achi…

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How to Protect Your Focus Without Burning Bridges 8:08

26d ago8:08

8:08

This guest post is by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive who led one of the company’s biggest career programs, helping thousands take charge of their professional growth. Her new book, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, is a bold guide to standing out and getting ahead by embracing 9 unexpected traits. Most professionals don’t stru…

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What Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brains 24:57

27d ago24:57

24:57

He’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results. So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work? Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer.…

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The Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Manager 27:12

1M ago27:12

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As you advance in your career, you develop the skills to lead teams and manage direct reports. But no matter your role or seniority, you’ll always need to manage those above you and to develop the right relationships to progress. The secret to managing up, says Melody Wilding, is being strategic and thoughtful in several key kinds of conversations …

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The Real Culprit Behind Plummeting Children’s Mental Health 17:46

1M ago17:46

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Kids are suffering. In the United States, 13 percent of three- to 17-year-olds had a mental or behavioral health diagnosis. That number climbs to 20.3 percent among teens aged 12 to 17 (as of 2023). Globally, 15 percent of 10- to 19-year-olds have a mental health disorder. You’re right in thinking it hasn’t always been like this. There’s been a sha…

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How to stick to it when the novelty wears off – Atomic Habits 27:33

1M ago27:33

27:33

Could there be more to habit building than “just showing up”? On those days when you can’t find the inspiration, is there anything you can do to help keep you on track?By Mark Steadman

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What All Leaders Can Learn from Taylor Swift 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Whether you're a fan of Taylor Swift or not, no one can deny her success as both a music star and businesswoman. Her career has been a masterclass in everything from customer connection to innovation, decision-making to digital adaption, offering lessons for people in any industry. HBR senior editor Kevin Evers investigated Swift's rise and evoluti…

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The 4 Secrets to Storytelling for Business 6:14

1M ago6:14

6:14

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Will Storr, an acclaimed author and journalist known for his deep exploration into human behavior, storytelling, and psychology. His newest book, “A Story is a Deal: How to Use the Science of Storytelling to Lead, Motivate, and Persuade,” reveals how powerful storytelling techniques can be harnessed in business, le…

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How to turn your side hustle into your main gig – “The One Thing” 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

While we might not come up with a paradigm-shifting idea, we are capable of putting a dent in the universe, and putting something on the permanent record of the Internet.By Mark Steadman

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Navigating the Hybrid Work Dilemma 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Many organizational leaders believe remote work is here to stay. Others are requiring employees return to the workplace. But Prithriwaj “Raj” Choudhury, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, says it’s not a simple managerial choice between two options. He explains three main variations of hybrid work: quarterly, monthly, and weekly. An…

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The Hidden Power of Social Comparison 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

I’ll never forget the day I learned about Facebook’s $19 billion WhatsApp acquisition. Instead of celebrating my own recent success as an author, I found myself spiraling into a pit of self-doubt. “Why hadn’t I created a simple messaging app?” I wondered, mentally berating myself for missing out on what seemed like an obvious opportunity. Sound fam…

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20% of your effort makes up 80% of your success — The Pareto principle 26:26

2M ago26:26

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How you can use this law of nature, work, productivity and creativity to focus on the stuff that will have the biggest impact, and eventually ditch the rest.By Mark Steadman

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27: Quarter 1 Goals Review and When Things Go Wrong 29:55

2M ago29:55

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I had intended to do a Q1 review for this episode - and I have, but with a twist. This year has probably been my most challenging year so far. I’ve had some things really knock me off course, and so in this episode I take you through how I navigated that - what my original plans for the first 3 months of 2025 were, and what I actually did instead. …

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The Keys to Great Conversation 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication. Alison Wood Brooks, associate professor at Harvard Business School, has studied what it takes to…

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How to be a polymath – Leonardo da Vinci 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

Being a creative person in this most digital of decades means needing to be good at more than one form of creative expression. That means thinking like a polymath, and luckily we have history’s greatest multi-hyphenate to learn from.By Mark Steadman

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26: Meaningful Goals, Implementing Habits, and the Power of Dreaming: I’m Interviewed by Dr Bree Hurn! 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

You are going to get a whole range of tips from this rich conversation, where Dr Bree Hurn interviews me for her own podcast Habit Nerd. This episode was so inspiring, that I wanted to replay it for you here. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about… Drivers of habits like identity and feelings Habit stacking Mental decision making and preparatio…

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[TFS Lesson] Parkinson's Law or The Student Syndrome 5:04

2M ago5:04

5:04

By Andreea Sandu

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When Sales Incentives Backfire 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Sales commissions act as a crucial lever to increase revenue and customers. But sometimes those incentives bring unintended consequences. New research identifies eight ways that salespeople across industries cheat or bend the rules to maximize their gain—often at the expense of the company's bottom line and customer loyalty. Huntsman School of Busi…

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The super-productive women missing from time management history 22:00

2M ago22:00

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Let’s spend a bit of time today with some of the women of productivity history, some of whom you know, some we’ll meet for the first time.By Mark Steadman

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25: Improve Your Happiness Using Your Thinking Skills: Happiness Part 2 25:34

2M ago25:34

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The science of happiness is an important topic, because we all want to be happy - but we don’t always know how to get there. In the second part of the episodes on happiness, I dive into the relationship between happiness and cognition - how your thinking influences your happiness. This is a powerful topic, and one that you don’t hear much about in …

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Are You an Inspirational Leader? 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? Inspirational leadership might seem idiosyncratic and hard to quantify, but, according to Adam Galinsky, professor at Columbia Business School, it involves three key elements: having a vision, setting an example, and mentoring. His research shows this is true across indust…

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Is Psychiatry Keeping Us Sick? 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

The iatrogenic effects of psychiatry. Something is deeply wrong with the mental health system. Instead of leading to recovery, it often perpetuates cycles of dependency on therapy, medication, and diagnoses. Psychiatric diagnoses, which are unreliable to begin with, have become our identities rather than tools for recovery. While more people are go…

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How Ben Franklin used timeboxing to stop missing deadlines 21:23

2M ago21:23

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If you have to meet any kind of regular publishing schedule, you’ll know how time can stretch out into infinity until the night before you have to hit Publish, when suddenly it feels like you have to cram 8 hours of work into 30 minutes. But Benjamin Franklin had a neat little system that helped him keep on top of his commitments, and all it takes …

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24: Want to Feel Happier? Understand What it is and What You Can Do: Happiness Part 1 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Wanting to feel happier is a worthwhile goal - we want to feel good and improve our wellbeing in this one wild and precious life of ours. “Feeling happier” can be elusive, so understanding what happiness is, why it’s important, and what you can do to change it will really alter the experience of your life. Listen to this episode for evidence-based …

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These Tiny Experiments Will Change The Way You Grow 51:51

2M ago51:51

51:51

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs. Her research at King’s College London explores the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her book, Tiny Experiments, is a transformative guide to rethinking goals, embracing uncertainty, and using curiosity as a tool for growth.…

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Stop Multitasking and Try Timeboxing 24:58

2M ago24:58

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There are all kinds of productivity tools out there promising to help you make the most of your day. Some people swear by timeboxing: the method of reserving time on your calendar each day for each task you want to get done, and then truly focusing on that one thing at a time. The return on merging your to-do list with your calendar like this, says…

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Why You’re Always Busy but Never Productive (and How to Fix It) 10:36

3M ago10:36

10:36

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Sahil Bloom, an entrepreneur, investor, and writer known for his engaging content on personal development, finance, and wealth-building. He is the creator of “The Curiosity Chronicle,” a biweekly newsletter that captivates millions of readers with insights on various topics. His new book, The 5 Types of Wealth, is …

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What happened to the Inbox Zero guy? 25:37

3M ago25:37

25:37

Inbox Zero is a pretty good way of organising your email, but behind the system is a dude who stepped off the hamster wheel of productivity, got some perspective, and became one of the Internet’s true treasures.By Mark Steadman

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23: How to Stop Procrastinating: Evidence-Based Strategies to Beat This Problematic Behaviour 17:19

3M ago17:19

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If you have ever procrastinated (hello, everyone!) then you will know that it can lead you feeling even worse than if you had just done the task in the first place! Why do we do this to ourselves?! You are not a procrastinator, and you are not lazy. In this episode, I explain that procrastination is a behaviour, and that this behaviour can be chang…

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How Leaders Can Encourage Learning 27:50

3M ago27:50

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In an age of rapidly changing technology, it’s more important than ever for organizations to effectively support employee learning. Gianpiero Petriglieri, associate professor at INSEAD, has studied leaders who do this well and says they fall into three categories: custodians, challengers, or connectors. He explains which type of learning leader wor…

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The Surprisingly Strong Case for Luck in Sales - Nir And Far 10:54

3M ago10:54

10:54

My wife and I started our first business together in 2003. We sold solar panels in Long Island, New York, which meant making thousands of in-home sales calls. Before we entered a potential customer’s home, we had a little ritual. We always looked at each other before we opened our car doors and said, “Let’s go sell a solar system.” It was cheesy an…

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How to make fewer mistakes – The Checklist Manifesto 22:44

3M ago22:44

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Simple mistakes are more common than it’s comfortable to admit. But there’s a dirt-simple technique that has dramatically reduced the number of preventable deaths, and it’s stuff we can use to make our own lives run more smoothly. Thanks to Ayesha Khan of Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* for lending her voice to Mark's silly opening sketch.…

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22: The Power to Design Your Own Destiny with Sharne Perrett 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Sharne Perrett is on the show sharing her story of being a working mum, and wow does she have some wisdom for you! We had a wonderful chat and covered… ✨Working smarter not harder ✨Presence and the little moments ✨How she plans her week and balances all the facets of her life ✨Hitting big goals ✨Her amazing health transformation ✨Giving hard things…

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