This is Your Life

How Vision Affects Productivity [Podcast S07E01]

02.15.2016 - By Michael HyattPlay

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Welcome to Season 7, Episode 1 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss the dynamic relationship between vision and productivity.

We all want to be more productive, right? But for what purpose? Today we discuss seven steps to help you cast a compelling vision for your life and tap the motivation you need to accomplish what matters most.

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

The true goal of productivity (and here’s a hint: it’s not about working more).

One trick for dialing down your fears and anxieties while getting clear on your dreams.

How leaders can enroll their teams in turning their plans into reality.

Why staying connected to vision is critically important to your success.

What to do if you feel like you’ve lost your vision.

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In this episode we mentioned the following resources:

Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

Book: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

About Us

Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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