A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

January 25, 2016 The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with the author of The Productivity Project, Chris Bailey. We talk about Chris’s new book, the process of writing the book, why quantitative and qualitative data are both needed to measure productivity, and whether or not Chris identifies as an early riser or a night owl.
Relevant Links
The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey | Amazon
A Life of Productivity
Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less by Sam Carpenter | Amazon
ALifeofProductivity (@ALOProductivity) | Twitter
Chris Bailey (@wigglechicken) | Twitter
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28 min
January 25, 2016 The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey
In this episode of the podcast Mike chats with fellow Canadian and author of The Productivity Project, Chris Bailey.
27 min
January 19, 2016 Better Email Habits with Andy Mitchell
In this episode, I speak with the founder of ActiveInbox, Andy Mitchell. We talk about email and how you can (if you want) use it as a task manager. (It’s not something I do (or advocate) but for those of you who want to hear why you may want to give this a go…then this episode is for you.)
We also talk about the “snoozing” feature that some email apps have, the shifting from app to app and how it can affect productivity, and the different roles people have and how that can impact how productive they can be.
Relevant Links
ActiveInbox
Inbox Zero: Processing to zero | 43 Folders
How We Use Slack | Productivityist
Hit The Snooze Button To Be More Productive | Productivityist
Workflowing #55: Checking The Mailbox with Gentry Underwood
Andy Mitchell (@andymitchell) | Twitter
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
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39 min
January 18, 2016 Better Email Habits with Andy Mitchell
In this episode Mike speaks with the founder of ActiveInbox, Andy Mitchell. They talk about email and how you can (if you want) use it to manage your tasks. It's not something Mike does (or advocates) but for those of you who want to hear why you may want to give this a go...then this episode is for you.
38 min
January 12, 2016 Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb
In this episode, I speak with the founder of Nerd Fitness and the author of the book Level Up Your Life, Steve Kamb. We talk about what it takes to take your life to the next level in a variety of ways and go over what’s happened in both of our journeys since the very first interview we ever had over 7 years ago.
(Note: I said 9 years ago on the podcast, but that was because I got caught on the fact we spoke in 2009. My bad…sorry!)
Relevant Links
Nerd Fitness
Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story by Steve Kamb | Amazon
Camp Nerd Fitness | September 21–25, 2016
Level Up Your Life | Steve Kamb
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Flow, the secret to happiness | TED Talk | TED.com
Chris Hardwick | Nerdist
The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery by Sarah Lewis | Amazon
Steve Kamb (@SteveKamb) | Twitter
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
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41 min
January 12, 2016 Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb
In this episode Mike speaks with the founder of Nerd Fitness and the author of the book Level Up Your Life, Steve Kamb.
40 min
January 05, 2016 The Real Inbox Zero with Dmitri Leonov
This week on the show I speak with Dmitri Leonov, co-founder of SaneBox. We talk about why it isn’t always a good idea to use every aspect of a tool (SaneBox naturally gets mentioned here) and a ton of other thoughts surrounding a productivity pain point for many: email.
I always enjoy when I speak with someone who makes a tool to help with productivity saying that the tool is not the entire solution to the problem. We dive into that during our discussion, what role automation plays in productivity (and where it can be put in place far too much), and what Dmitri’s definition of Inbox Zero is.
Relevant Links
SaneBox
Forget ‘Inbox Zero’: Your empty email account means nothing
The Ultimate Way to get to Inbox Zero
The One Email Trick That Keeps My Inbox In Shape | Productivityist
Talking Inbox Zero and Email Overload
Inbox Zero vs. Inbox 5,000: A Unified Theory | The Atlantic
The MacSparky Email Field Guide
Dmitri Leonov (@dmitri) | Twitter
How do you deal with email? Do you strive for Inbox Zero every day or do you have another mission in mind? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
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30 min
January 04, 2016 The Real Inbox Zero with Dmitri Leonov
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Dmitri Leonov, co-founder of SaneBox. They talk about why it isn't always a good idea to use every aspect of a tool (SaneBox naturally gets mentioned here) and a ton of other thoughts surrounding a productivity pain point for many: email.
29 min
January 02, 2016 Deep Work with Cal Newport
To ring in 2016, on this episode of the show I speak with my friend Cal Newport, the author of So Good They Can’t Ignore You and his latest effort, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.
We talk about the difference between deep and shallow work, why focusing on doing more deep work may not be for everyone, and how you can start to create more time to do deep work.
Relevant Links
Excerpt from DEEP WORK by Cal Newport | Medium
Resolve to Live a Deep Life | Cal Newport
I Want to Show You Exactly How I Prioritize Deep Work in My Busy Life | Cal Newport
Adam Grant | Give and Take
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
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43 min
January 01, 2016 Deep Work with Cal Newport
To ring in 2016, Mike speaks with his friend and the author of the forthcoming book "Deep Work", Cal Newport.
42 min

About A Productive Conversation

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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world.