115. What You Missed In September

Oct 05, 2021

Two important things are happening to me right now.

First, I am creating something really cool that I’m very excited about and will reveal to you soon.

Secondly, the space bar on my computer is broken. Just typing this sentence is more frustrating than that DMV sloth in Zootopia.

I’dmuchpreferifIcouldtypethiswholethingwithoutanyspaces.

I’m taking the week off from posting as I fix my darn computer. In the meantime, here is what you missed in September

Four Tricks to Increase your Productivity

I learned about these numbers many years ago and it changed my life. Especially understanding that our bodies work on 90 minute cycles of efficiency.

People often ask me how I can be so efficient. One of the secrets is to not work as long.

It’s true.

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108. Four Numbers That Will Increase Your Productivity

90 As it turns out, our body works best in 90 minute cycles. Even when you’re sleeping, your body acts in consecutive 90 minute cycles, which enhances rest and recovery. Similarly, an awake body works in 90 minute cycles of enhanced focus and productivity with 20 minute troughs intended for recovery…

3 years ago · 1 like · Jeff Matlow

How To Have Constructive Communication

I’m on this kick now about all the things that are critical to a company’s success but are not taught to employees in any meaningful way. One of those things is how to have constructive communication. Shouldn’t we actually helping employees to stop being jerks?

Part 1:

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107. Constructive Communication, Part A

First, A Poll The answer to last week’s poll is at the bottom of this rant. Meanwhile, for this week… Do you believe your business will grow over the next 12 months? Absolutely Maybe We’ll probably stay flat Most likely shrink a little It could be a tough year…

3 years ago · 3 likes · Jeff Matlow

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109. The 3 Secrets to Constructive Communication (Part B)

This Week’s Poll The answer to last week’s poll (“Do you believe your business will grow over the next 12 months?”) is down yonder at the bottom. Meanwhile… Q. How would you rate yourself as a leader? 1 - I’m terrible 2 - Bad 3 - Not good 4 - Could be better…

3 years ago · 3 likes · Jeff Matlow

It’s Called Empathy, You F%&%

I got a heckuva lot of emails and feedback on this post. Another in my series of things that are critical to a company’s success but aren’t taught to employees. In fact, it’s not taught to leaders either. Which is why the CEO of basecamp is my prime example.

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111. It's Called Empathy, You F@*%

A few months ago, the CEO of Basecamp (a popular project management software), sent a letter to his staff banning all “societal and political discussions” at work. Following the note, 30% of the staff quit, practically overnight. Oops. As it turns out, when you’re frustrated with employees being frustrated, it’s probably not the best tactic to force cha…

3 years ago · 4 likes · 5 comments · Jeff Matlow