The "busy trap", how to manage oneself, toxic behaviours that push people away and how to build engaging products
The last 4/10 top best picks from my "Good stuff to read later" list
Hey there,
This weekly briefing features the last 4 picks from my “Good stuff to read later”. These articles have in common that they are really foundational for how I think about work, entrepreneurship, leadership, which is why I kept them till the end. They serve as reminders of behaviours I want to cultivate, but maybe sometimes forget or lose sight of.
I hope you find them interesting and useful!
The "busy trap", how to manageoneself, toxic behaviors that push people away and how to build engaging products
👉 The ‘Busy’ Trap By Tim Kreider (New York Times-published-author, cartoonist)
Top Takeaways: A refreshing anti-dot to the frantic hustle of everyday life. I always was and always be a hustler, but when I fall into the busy trap, I read this article to remind myself that it’s ok to enjoy an afternoon with my partner or go a few days w/o checking my emails constantly.
👉 Managing oneself by Peter F. Drucker (management scholar, author, business philosopher)
Top Takeaways: Another classic. This article reminds me of the importance of reflection, and the understanding that the relationship with yourself is the foundation for any other attempted success. If you have not read it, read it!
👉 6 Toxic Behaviors That Push People Away: How To Recognize Them In Yourself and Change Them by Cathy Caprino (Career & Leadership Coach)
Top Takeaways: Very down to earth, and spot on list of “this is what your job is as a good manager”, my favorite quote: “your job is not to manage people, but to manage processes and lead people” - read it, its worth it!
👉 The Hierarchy of Engagement (expanded) - The Fuel to Build an Enduring, Billion Dollar Business by Sarah Tavel (GP at Benchmark, ex-product at Pinterest)
Top Takeaways: This is one of the most comprehensive overviews on how to build engaging products. So if you are building products, check this out!
The war in Ukraine is still ongoing, don’t forget to support. This is how you can help 🇺🇦
👉 Real ways you can help Ukraine as a foreigner
In a gist: the most comprehensive and structured overview of it all: donations, actions to take etc.
In a gist: The biggest impediments & blockers to getting out of the crisis and what you can do to remove them and help
👉 Donate to NBU - Special Account to Raise Money for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
In a gist: Donate to the Ukraine’s Armed Forces, straight forward
Tips from the Bunch AI Coach:
This week’s tip “Inspire your team to hit their goals” is inspired by Neil Fiore, the author of the Now Habit. It helps you to inspire your team to hit those goals in Q2, as well!
Happy Passover and Happy Easter! Have a great start to your week!
Darja
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