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    PRODUCTIVITY

    The PRODUCTIVITY podcast delivers you time management strategies that work. We give you one productivity tip a day in a short, productive, episode. From the best productivity apps, productivity software, productivity tools, to the best productivity tips that are backed by science to work. After listening you'll be getting your important things done consistently and getting the most out of your time and talent. Your Host Brandon White has been an entrepreneur in the trenches for over two decades. Knowing he'll never get everything done in a day, he's figured out the best productivity strategies and products that are force multipliers to get the most out of a day in business to every day life. 

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    Motivational Theory: Expectancy Theory - Effort, Performance, and Reward

    Motivational Theory: Expectancy Theory - Effort, Performance, and Reward

    Ever wondered why some team members, or even yourself, go the extra mile while others seem content to just coast by? 

    This is Part 5 of our 5 part mini-series on Motivational Theories. 

    Today, we’re answering this question by applying the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and understanding the mental calculations people make between effort, performance, and reward that equals that extra mile, or not.

    We’ll cover the history, what the research says and give you 4 tips on how to put Expectancy Theory into practice successfully. 


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    Motivational Theory: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and How to Use It Successfully

    Motivational Theory: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and How to Use It Successfully

    Ever give someone a raise, or get one, and find that that person or you still aren’t motivated? 

    This is Part 1 of a 5 part mini-series on Motivational Theories to help understand why that happens and how to prevent it from happening.

    We’re exploring the psychology behind human performance and the science behind what makes people tick because understanding that is the key to crafting an environment that fuels focus, enthusiasm, productivity and as importantly, life satisfaction.

    In this episode we’re diving into one of the better known motivational theories, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. 

    We explain what it is, dispel a widespread belief about it, give you a short summary of research exploring if it works, and then give you some tips on how to use it successfully in your life, team and/or company.


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    How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others to Increase Your Productivity, Self-Esteem and Happiness

    How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others to Increase Your Productivity, Self-Esteem and Happiness

    Be honest with yourself for a minute, how often are you comparing yourself to others?

    Today, we're tackling the ultimate productivity thief, the happiness buzzkill, the envy amplifier: Comparing Yourself to Others. 

    In today's episode we show you how to break the habit. We’ll talk about what the research shows and then give you 9 Tips to break the habit and unlock your amazing potential that’s being blocked.

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    How to Write the Perfect 90-Day Plan to Onboard New Employees and Set Them Up for Success

    How to Write the Perfect 90-Day Plan to Onboard New Employees and Set Them Up for Success

    Who doesn’t want to give a new team member the very best chance of success?!

    Today, we're tackling a crucial part of building a successful team and giving you the perfect 90 day onboarding plan.

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    Sleep Music - The best sleep music to use to get a good nights rest and be at your peak productivity the next day

    Sleep Music - The best sleep music to use to get a good nights rest and be at your peak productivity the next day

    Can certain music truly unlock dreamland's door for you? 

    Today we’re exploring the science behind the soundtrack to a perfect night's sleep!

    We’ll review what the research says and then give you some recommendations you can try out tonight.


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    The Health Benefits of Smiling

    The Health Benefits of Smiling

    How many times have you smiled today? Take a second and think about it. I bet you can count on one hand the times. Life’s too short for that few smiles and here’s the thing…

    Smiling isn’t just contagious, it’s beneficial in more ways than one.

    Today we’re diving 5 ways that smiling helps you, the last one is shocking, all backed by research and then we’ll finish up with how many smiles you should have a day to get these benefits.

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    Best Productivity Life Hack in This Short Exercise

    Best Productivity Life Hack in This Short Exercise

    What if there was one productivity hack that applied to everything you do, that always worked to get you headed in the right direction?

    Today you’re getting this hack in the form of a short exercise.


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    Does Sleeping with Socks On Improve Your Sleep? Here’s What the Research Says

    Does Sleeping with Socks On Improve Your Sleep? Here’s What the Research Says

    Today, we're tackling a bedtime ritual that's as divisive as pineapple on pizza: sleeping with socks on. We all know someone who swears by it and someone who scoffs at it.

    So, what's the deal? Will slipping on socks before bed really improve your sleep? Today we’re digging into the science to find out!


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    The Ivy Lee Method - A Daily Routine That Charles M. Schwab and His Team Used to Achieve Their Peak Productivity Every Day

    The Ivy Lee Method - A Daily Routine That Charles M. Schwab and His Team Used to Achieve Their Peak Productivity Every Day

    Today, we're diving into the Ivy Lee Method, a simple yet powerful tool that's been helping leaders conquer mountains of work for over a century.

    In today’s episode we’ll give you:

    •  the history of how this method's origin dates back to the American Business Tycoon Charles M. Schwab

    • explain how you can start implementing this today with 4 simple steps

    • give you a quick summary of research that shows this method works.


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    How to Be Happy and Live Your Most Fulfilling and Productive Life by Answering These 10 Questions

    How to Be Happy and Live Your Most Fulfilling and Productive Life by Answering These 10 Questions

    Who doesn't want to be happy, right?! We all do! 

    Happiness leads to being productive, but probably more importantly it leads to a fulfilling life where you wake up more often than not with energy and excitement about the day ahead.

    Today we going to review some research about what leads to happiness and then give you ten questions that are worth thinking about the answers.


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    How to Hit Your Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) Whenever You Need to Be at Your Best and Have a Peak Performance

    How to Hit Your Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) Whenever You Need to Be at Your Best and Have a Peak Performance

    Can you remember a time when you performed at your peak? You absolutely dominated a game you played, a race or nailed a presentation? Imagine if you could replicate that performance whenever you wanted? You can, and today we’re exploring the concept of...

    Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning or IZOF.

    In today’s episode you’ll lean what Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning, or IZOF is, where it came from, a research study that shows it works and then give you a short exercise on how to find your Zone of Optimal Functioning so you can reach your peak performance at will. 


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    New Research Reveals Hitting the Snooze Button Will Boost Your Productivity When You're Short on Sleep

    New Research Reveals Hitting the Snooze Button Will Boost Your Productivity When You're Short on Sleep

    Did your alarm ever wake you up and you hit the snooze button only to feel guilty about it because you feel like you’re doing something wrong?

    Today, we're busting the belief you’ve been told that hitting snooze is a bad thing. New research shows it’s actually good for you and will boost your energy levels getting you ready to have your most productive day yet.

    Learn what the research says and how to hit snooze the right way.


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    A Visualization That Increases Your Productivity Instantly

    A Visualization That Increases Your Productivity Instantly

    Ever start your day in the morning and have such a long list of things to do that you’re literally paralyzed and don’t even know where to start? 

    Today unlocking a secret weapon in your arsenal, a productivity cheat code so potent, you’ll know just which thing to start on that long list of to-dos that you have.

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    Sunlight Health Benefits. Here’s how much sunlight you need to hit your peak productivity potential.

    Sunlight Health Benefits. Here’s how much sunlight you need to hit your peak productivity potential.

    Why natural sunlight is important for you, review the research on sunlight and your health, tell you a little how sunlight works it’s magic and give you 3 tips that lead to reduced stress, sleeping better and higher cognitive performance, of which add up to hitting your peak productivity potential.


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    Continuous Partial Attention. You probably have this condition and don’t even know it. Here’s what it is and how to get rid of it to be your truly most productive self.

    Continuous Partial Attention. You probably have this condition and don’t even know it. Here’s what it is and how to get rid of it to be your truly most productive self.

    Continuous Partial Attention (CPA) is a condition that you probably have, BUT can get rid of.

    In this episode we explain what Continuous Partial Attention is, the difference between it and multi-tasking, a recent survey that will shock you and 3 tips how to get rid of it.


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    This 1 Simple Change to Your Meeting Schedule Will Increase Your Mental Well Being and Boost Your Productivity

    This 1 Simple Change to Your Meeting Schedule Will Increase Your Mental Well Being and Boost Your Productivity

    Ever feel like your day is one endless Zoom meeting after another? Meetings pile up, transitions between meetings become frantic, and your brain feels like a ping pong ball bouncing from topic to topic.

    This simple change to your meeting schedule research says will increase your mental well being, reduce stress and boost your productivity.


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    Keyboard Shortcuts Redo and Undo for Windows and Mac Users

    Keyboard Shortcuts Redo and Undo for Windows and Mac Users

    Does your wrist get sore sometimes because you’re scrolling and clicking your way through the workday with your mouse?

    Unlock your powers of speed with today’s keyboard shortcuts. 

    Get the keyboard shortcuts for Undo and Redo whether you’re a Windows or Mac user and a quick summary of a research study that shows why you should start using these keyboard shortcuts today.

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    4 Day Work Week: Should you do a 4 Day Work Week this year? Does it really lead to higher productivity? The results from our trail run and what the research says.

    4 Day Work Week: Should you do a 4 Day Work Week this year? Does it really lead to higher productivity? The results from our trail run and what the research says.

    Tired of the five-day grind but asking if the 4 day work week really works? 

    Today we’re answering that question for you…we dig into the history of the idea, give you the results from our trail run and benefits we say from the 4 day work week, explore the latest research on the 4 day work week and give you our recommendation if you should give the 4 day work week a try this year.

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    How to Calculate Your Biological Prime Time to Hit Your Peak Performance on a Regular Basis

    How to Calculate Your Biological Prime Time to Hit Your Peak Performance on a Regular Basis

    Ever notice there are times when your brain feels like a lightning bolt and tasks melt away under your fingertips? 

    Those glorious periods are your Biological Prime Time. When you are in peak performance mode.

    Learn what your Biological Prime Time is, how to calculate your Biological Prime Time, why it’s important, what the research says and how you can put your Biological Prime Time into action to hit your peak performance regularly.


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    3 Killer Keyboard Shortcuts For Mac and Windows Users That Will Help You Work Faster and Increase Your Productivity

    3 Killer Keyboard Shortcuts For Mac and Windows Users That Will Help You Work Faster and Increase Your Productivity

    Three keyboard shortcuts that will make you faster and more productive.

    The keyboard shortcuts include, how to toggle between open windows of the same app, how to take a screenshot and annotate it so you can show people what you're talking about, and how to type a URL into the address bar FAST.

    Learn how to do them, and learn some research on how much more efficient they will make you.

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