We've all faced problems that seem to reappear, no matter how many times we try to fix them. Often, we're addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause . That's where the 5 Whys Tool comes in – a simple yet powerful technique for getting to the heart of any issue. Today we’ explain what the 5 Whys Tool is, why it works, and then teach you how to use it. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an a...
Mar 31, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 157
We talk about the reason you're tired sometimes more than others, what the science says and end with 4 science-backed ways to boost your energy right away. It turns out, scientists have been cracking the code on fatigue, and the answer isn’t just more caffeine or getting a few extra hours of sleep. Listen in CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make peop...
Mar 24, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In this episode we explain what default behaviors are, what the science says about Default Behaviors and then give you 4 actionable tips you can put into action right after listening. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MA...
Mar 21, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this episode of the Productivity Podcast we're exploring a powerful philosophy that can help you break free from being stuck in that rut: Kaizen. We’ll give you the history of Kaizen, the ten core principles and then explain how to put Kaizen to work for yourself, your team or company. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive p...
Mar 18, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 154
You’ve probably heard the claims that essential oils will help improve your sleep, skin, boost your productivity and even improve your mood. We cover what essential oils are, what are the best fragrances for different applications like better sleep, improved mood, productivity and a bunch of other benefits… And as importantly we’ll explain how to use essential oils correctly because there’s a few words of caution you want to keep in mind especially if you are a pet owner. CONNECT WITH US Read th...
Mar 10, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Listen to the 10 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Unbreakable in your personal and professional life. History shows that staying consistent with these things will increase your odds of success and assure that you get the most out of your time, talent and ideas. EPISODE LINKS Cheat Sheet: 10 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Unbreakable https://edge.kit.com/e2fc7eb5b1 CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an a...
Mar 04, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Salary negotiation can be nerve racking. Use these 5 AI prompts with ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity or your favorite AI engine to get advice to make your salary negotiation more productive and get the compensation package you deserve EPISODE LINKS PDF Download: 5 AI Prompts to Master Your Salary Negotiation https://edge.kit.com/e2fc7eb5b1 CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivi...
Mar 02, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Today we are diving into the management methodology of a legendary 3M leader, William L. McKnight. We give you a quick background of McKnight, go over each of his three pillars and warp up with how to apply them in your business leadership that will boost your company's productivity, innovation and growth. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people...
Feb 23, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 150
How to truly excel in your career. It's not just about passion or skills; it's about identifying and mastering your key success factors. Here's how. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETING Podcast How to Write a Busi...
Feb 07, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 149
The RPER Loop is a simple but incredibly effective framework for continuous improvement and achieving your goals, whatever they may be in your personal or professional life. We explain what is, the four steps, how to use it and an academic study to give you a boost of confidence to use this approach. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more ...
Jan 23, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Getting sick is terrible, especially if you’re trying to stick to a consistent workout routine much less the stress that you get from thinking about getting behind on work. You may think sickness means more rest days, but that's not always the case. Listen in to find out when you should take a break from exercising and when it just might help you feel better. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an ...
Aug 08, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In today's fast-paced world stress can sneak up on you in a second killing your productivity and making you feel terrible. But... There's a simple, yet powerful breathing technique that can help you find your zen in just a few minutes, today we’re teaching you about Box Breathing and how to do box breathing correctly. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will...
Jul 26, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Are you looking to upgrade your sales pipeline from using spreadsheets to manage it or looking for another CRM solution? If yes today’s episode is for you, we're diving into the best CRM software for your small to medium sized (SMB) business in 2024. We go over what to look for in a CRM in regards to functions, features and pricing. And tell you why we picked the CRM as our top pick. Links from the Episode Hubspot 3rd Brain - Digital Operations, AI and Automation CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly ...
Jul 25, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Do you find yourself repeatedly typing out the same information in responses to email? There's a simple hack hiding in plain sight that will make your life a lot easier and increase your productivity. We give you directions on how to use this email simple hack. A real world example on how it can be used. And a hot tip so you make sure you're doing it correctly and don't look bad. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and coun...
Jul 24, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Drowning in a sea of sticky notes and digital reminders? There's a better way! Today we're diving into the 3/3/3 method, a productivity hack that can transform your workday. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GRE...
Jul 23, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 143
We're diving into the world of Agile methodology, a project management methodology that prioritizes flexibility and collaboration. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETING Podcast How to Write a Business Plan Podcast ...
Jul 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Have you actually looked at your computer laptop or desktop screen and noticed how much dust and maybe crud is on it? A cluttered screen isn't just an eyesore, it can actually hinder your productivity. When you clean your computer screen you'll be shocked at how much clearer everything is. I discovered the best cleaner for computer screens at the Apple Genius Bar. The Genius Bar at several stores was using it and the geniuses said it was the best. Listen to the details in this episode and get th...
Jul 19, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Calling all runners and cyclists! Today we're diving into the world of fitness apps, specifically the one app that dominates the pavement and trails. This is the biking and running app you want to track your fitness in 2024 CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT ...
Jul 18, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Today we’re going over 5 productivity hacks that turned out to be myths. Number 3 will surprise you because a lot of productivity "experts" promote it as a productivity hack. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETING P...
Jul 17, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Get the three tips on how to make sure this activity happens on a regular basis for you! It will boost your energy, put you in a good mood, and increase your productivity. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETING Podc...
Jul 16, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Ever duplicated your effort of a teammate unknowingly and feel like you just wasted half your day? Or tasks got lost in the email or Slack abyss and you and or your team missed a deadline because of it? You’re not alone… Consider this for a minute, 86% of executives, employees, and educators blame ineffective communication for most failures in the workplace. Writing more emails and CCing more people or posting more messages in your Slack Channel isn’t going to work either. Workers spend more tha...
Jul 16, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Picture this: You’re preparing for a big zoom meeting to present a new project to your whole division. You log in early to make sure everything is working, then you notice your heart rate picking up, you’re starting to sweat, and negative thoughts begin creeping in. “Maybe this new project isn’t a good idea. What if I can’t answer a question the boss asks, last time I didn’t have an answer and looked bad. You clearly aren’t cut out to lead this kind of project! Maybe this isn’t a good idea, how ...
Jul 12, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 136
We're diving into the world of team collaboration and highlighting a superstar tool for asynchronous screen recording communication. Let's face it, traditional video conferencing can be a time drain. But what if you could capture your ideas and share them clearly, asynchronously, and on-demand? Listen to our pick for the best team collaboration screen recording software in 2024 to make you and your team the most productive. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivi...
Jul 11, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Today, we're tackling a hot-button issue: employee surveillance software, also known as "bossware." Is it the key to boosting remote work productivity, or does it have unintended consequences? We look at what the growing body of research about remote work and using bossware, aka digital surveillance software, says. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will ma...
Jul 10, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Imagine a world where you don't rely on existing solutions or established practices. What would be possible? That's the essence of First Principles Thinking. We explore that it is, what the research says, the framework you can use, some examples of first principle thinking and tips on how you can use first principles thinking into practice to create breakthrough solutions. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! I...
Jul 09, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Lengthy emails. We've all received them – those monster messages that drain your time and focus. But there's a better way, the 4-Bullet Email Update. This powerful framework streamlines communication and boosts both your and your recipient's productivity. Get the recipe, the research and tips to make it successful for you and your team. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity to...
Jul 09, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Learn the simple yet powerful productivity technique, the Seinfeld Strategy to build lasting habits boost your confidence, energy and productivity. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETING Podcast How to Write a Busin...
Jul 01, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Ever wonder if your dog could be your secret weapon for a more productive work day? In today's episode we look at what the scientific research says about having your dog at work. CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white dot com OTHER GREAT PODCASTS ON THE BEST PODCASTS NETWORK MARKETI...
Jun 28, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Decisions start from the minute you wake up until you fall asleep at night and they can be a silent productivity killer for you and your team. In this episode we talk about what it is, what the science says, how it can manifest its way in your life without realizing it, and 3 proven tips to avoid it so you stay at your peak productivity. Decision Tree Download from This Episode Here. It's Free. Link in case the above doesn't link in your podcast player: https://edge.ck.page/e2fc7eb5b1 CONNECT WI...
Jun 27, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In yesterday's episode we did a faceoff between ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. In this episode we’re giving you 7 really good Prompts to get you started using AI so you can see what it can do to help you increase your productivity. Free Download from This Episode Here Link in case the above doesn't link in your podcast player: https://edge.ck.page/e2fc7eb5b1 CONNECT WITH US Read the Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amaz...
Jun 26, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 128
