Some leaders are too productive. I don’t mean they get too much done, but their extreme focus on linear time blinds them to judge productivity exclusively on speed, efficiency and tasks accomplished. We know precisely how long it should take to walk to the car, boil water, or to write a simple email. We evaluate ourselves by the time we don’t waste, allowing us to accomplish even more tasks.
I noticed your comment so I read this Field Note again. And, it hit a different cord than when I first read it in the morning.
I was just talking to someone who described her past 10 years as a series of check boxes. She did the college prep courses, applied to college, got a job, pursued a master's degree .. and now she's at a crossroad. Despite all the milestones, she felt directionless because she didn't have the "unplanned time to address 'people issues, as well as to sort out their own feelings and intuition."
To answer your question, would you consider an "unproductive activity" having deep conversations about values and priorities over wine? Because if so, that sounds like a great weekend get together.
Interested to hear what "unproductive activities" others might schedule into their days to increase productivity?
I noticed your comment so I read this Field Note again. And, it hit a different cord than when I first read it in the morning.
I was just talking to someone who described her past 10 years as a series of check boxes. She did the college prep courses, applied to college, got a job, pursued a master's degree .. and now she's at a crossroad. Despite all the milestones, she felt directionless because she didn't have the "unplanned time to address 'people issues, as well as to sort out their own feelings and intuition."
To answer your question, would you consider an "unproductive activity" having deep conversations about values and priorities over wine? Because if so, that sounds like a great weekend get together.