The New Corner Office: Make a new hire feel welcome
What to do on a virtual colleague’s first day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episodes
Before Breakfast
In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
Episodes
Second Cup: Plan your weeks on Fridays
This simple planning habit changed Laura’s life, and it can change yours too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Use more of the hoop
Success shouldn’t require perfection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work against something
Righteous anger can spur incredible creativity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You don't have to love it from day one
Follow your passion? Turns out it can grow over time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confirm addresses
One practical reason to reach out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to take criticism in stride
Separate helpful feedback from unhelpful attacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Plan your breaks
Create an intentional template for your day to get more done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You don't have to finish
If something is supposed to be fun, make sure it is See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to feel less overwhelmed
Having a plan makes tough weeks feel doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try the 3-hour rule
Make time for deep work and all the little tasks too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pin down what makes you miserable
Knowing what you don't like at work can make things better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Collect pithy praise
Short testimonials help make your case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give yourself a budget
Spending mindfully can be better than not spending at all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Ask how you can help
Reaching out solves problems and opens up opportunities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Borrow before you buy
How to stop clutter before it starts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be choosy about advice
Not all advice is worth following See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't pad your to-do list
Focus your intentions to get more done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To-do means today
Your to-do list should be a contract with yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’re happy, let them know it
Tell people exactly what you enjoyed and why See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give yourself a chance
Even if conditions aren’t perfect, you can do a lot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Be (a little) less efficient
The case for running an errand during the workday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Borrow a hobby
Try out new ways to spend your free time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes you can sweep it under the rug
Not every mess must be dealt with See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Use chat for good
Make virtual meetings more effective and inclusive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tip generously if you can
Sometimes a little extra can mean a lot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Break it into pieces
Make progress even in small bits of time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Respect your sleep set point
Get more done by getting the sleep you need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: One dozen goals
How to plan an ambitious, balanced year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: No one is busy at 5 a.m.
Unusual times might be the best times to get together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.