Transform Your Workplace

Reclaim Your Time: Why Great Leaders Do Less, Not More


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In this energizing episode of Transform Your Workplace, keynote speaker and author Peggy Sullivan delivers a much-needed wake-up call for today's overwhelmed professionals. Sharing insights from her book Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less, Peggy explores the hidden costs of glorifying busyness. Through heartfelt stories, she challenges leaders to rethink their priorities and model healthier, more intentional work habits. If you're a leader who feels stretched too thin, this episode is your invitation to lead differently — listen in and discover how doing less can help you and your team achieve more.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Busyness is often mistaken for productivity but usually leads to poor quality, low energy, and burnout.

  • Time poverty—lacking time for what matters—is a widespread challenge among professionals.

  • Overstuffed schedules and constant multitasking reduce effectiveness and increase mistakes.

  • Email and communication overload are major distractions that hinder meaningful work.

  • Chronic busyness contributes to loneliness, disengagement, and health issues.

  • Leaders who model intentional time management set a healthier tone for their teams.

  • Eliminating low-value tasks is essential to creating space for high-impact work.

  • Happiness is found in everyday micro-moments, not in achieving big milestones.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️

Host: Brandon Laws 📋

his own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.

About Xenium HR

Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more

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