Bethany Rees is a lover of Jesus, wife, mom, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO, so she knows what it takes to lead teams, organizations, and a busy family. She is a transformational voice in developing proactive leaders at work and at home.
Episode Highlights
- What breathing room looks/feels like to Bethany
- How intentional planning factors into being productive vs being busy
- Finding a work/life “harmony” instead of trying to balance everything
- Tools & strategies Bethany has found to be most helpful to manage her time and allow for some breathing room
- Bethany’s book recommendations
Resources Mentioned
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- Effortless by Greg McKeown
- Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
- Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller
- The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni
- Podcast: At the Table with Patrick Lencioni
Related Episodes / You Might Also Like
- EP 1 - Are Productivity and Hustle the Same Thing?
- EP 7 - Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying "Yes"
- EP 17 - Identifying Priorities as a Work-at-Home Mom
- EP 19 - FAQs About Balancing Family Life with Work
- EP 23 - Reader Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Connect with Bethany
- Podcast: Leadership on the Rocks
- Website: Leadership on the Rocks
- Website: Rocks Before Sand
- Instagram: @Leadershipontherocks
- Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks and Rocks Before Sand
- LinkedIn: Bethany Rees
Connect with Rachel
- Website: racheldbaker.com
- Instagram @rachel.d.baker
- Email [email protected]
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