We found 3 episodes of Hardworking Happy Hour with the tag “time management”.
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Episode 139: Is it even possible to get better?!
November 25th, 2024 | Season 1 | 59 mins 55 secs
business strategies, conflict resolution, construction, construction industry, construction trivia, creative tasks, economic uncertainty, economy, gratitude, keywords communication, labor costs, material sourcing, tariffs, time management, workplace dynamics
In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss their recent experiences, focusing on their communication styles, workplace dynamics, and conflict resolution strategies. They delve into time management techniques, the importance of separating creative and logical tasks, and the impact of tariffs on the construction industry. The discussion highlights the need for effective communication and adaptability in business, especially in response to economic changes. In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the various economic challenges facing the construction industry, including labor shortages, material costs, and the impact of tariffs. They emphasize the importance of understanding material sourcing and the need for ethical pricing practices. The discussion also touches on the significance of gratitude during tough economic times and the uncertainty that lies ahead. They conclude with a light-hearted trivia segment that highlights interesting facts about the construction industry.
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Episode 137: Falling back in to good habits!
November 11th, 2024 | Season 1 | 45 mins 43 secs
community, construction, fall, family dynamics, fitness, keywords habits, learning, meditation, mindfulness, networking, personal growth, podcast, ppe, productivity, routines, scheduling, self-improvement, time management, trivia
In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the transition from summer to fall and the importance of falling back into good habits. They reflect on their personal routines, the significance of networking within their community, and actionable steps to improve their daily lives. The discussion emphasizes mindfulness, scheduling, and the need for a supportive environment to foster personal growth. In this conversation, Catherine and Sean explore themes of mindfulness, productivity, and time management, discussing personal experiences and strategies for improvement. They delve into family dynamics regarding time perception and engage in fun trivia related to construction and safety. The episode wraps up with reflections on their discussions and a teaser for future episodes.
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Episode 111: Productivity Hacks!
April 22nd, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 14 mins
1-3-5 rule, 5-second rule, 80-20 rule, 80/20 rule, attention to detail, book recommendation, clients, delegation, distractions, emails, focus, keywords productivity, multitasking, pomodoro technique, prioritization, projects, strengths, tasks, technology boundaries, time management, two-minute rule, unread messages, weaknesses
In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss their recent projects and the importance of productivity and time management. They acknowledge the need to improve in these areas and share their experiences with clients who have different levels of attention to detail. They also discuss the challenges of staying focused and avoiding distractions. They review a productivity cheat sheet that includes tips such as the two-minute rule, prioritizing tasks, and setting boundaries with technology. In this part of the conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss their unread text messages and emails. They also explore the concept of the 5-second rule, where you count backwards from five to force yourself to take action. They then discuss the 1-3-5 rule, which involves identifying one big task, three medium tasks, and five small tasks to accomplish each day. They also talk about the Pomodoro technique, which involves working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break, repeating this cycle four times before taking a longer break. Finally, they discuss the 80-20 rule, which suggests that 20% of your efforts yield 80% of the results, and encourage focusing on high-impact tasks. In this conversation, Premier and Catherine discuss the 80/20 rule and how it applies to their work and personal lives. They also explore the importance of focusing on the most important tasks, breaking tasks into smaller pieces, tackling challenging tasks first, eliminating non-essential tasks, and avoiding multitasking. Premier reflects on his strengths and weaknesses and emphasizes the need to be upfront about what one is not good at. They also mention the book 'Buddha and the Badass' and encourage listeners to share the podcast with others.