Show Notes

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0:00 Episode Highlights

01:55 The Busyness Trap

Society equates busyness with success, but this mindset can lead to exhaustion and a lack of true performance. Success is not about the number of hours worked but about creating meaningful impact with those hours.

03:40 Identifying the Performance Plateau

Working longer hours without the results to show it and constant crisis management are signs of being stuck in a performance plateau.

06:03: The Neuroscience Behind Performance Plateau

The prefrontal cortex requires significant neurochemical resources for strategic thinking, which are depleted by constant task switching, working longer hours and constant firefighting mode.

09:40: Case Study: Lee's Performance Journey

Lee, a strategic thinker, struggled with communication but transformed her team's performance by bridging her strengths gap.

12:39: Strategies to Break Through the Plateau

Science-backed steps include creating white space, identifying thinking strengths, and releasing low-impact work.

17:48: Reflection Questions and Recommended Action

Reflection questions help identify performance plateau and strategic thinking gaps.

20:52 Conclusion and Next Episode