Greg McKeown

Cambridge

Host at What's Essential

#1 NYT bestseller of Essentialism & Effortless (https://t.co/AeXzoeqOfT). I help people focus and simplify.

Articles

Jak odmawiać, żeby nie dać sobie wejść na głowę

2 months ago | onet.pl | Greg McKeown

W artykule przedstawiamy fragment książki "Esencjalista WYDANIE ROZSZERZONE", której autorem jest Greg McKeown. W pewien słoneczny, zimowy dzień odwiedziłem w jednym z kalifornijskich szpitali moją żonę Annę. Nawet w tym miejscu nie przestawała promienieć radością. Wiedziałem jednak, że jest wyczerpana. Dzień wcześniej urodziła naszą ukochaną córeczkę. Dziecko przyszło na świat zdrowe i szczęśliwe, ważyło 3260 g.
What Jesus Didn’t Do: The Discipled Pursuit of Less

Nov 15, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Greg McKeown

Keywordsnonessentialism, personal priorities, religious prioritiesAbstractThe soft, muted lighting reflected off wooden pews in a local church building, casting a glow on the faces of leaders gathered for a stake meeting. Among those on the stand was the young bishop of the Sixth-Seventh Ward in the Temple View Stake. Tall, with a commanding presence, he was known for his dedication, but tonight, he felt restless.
Boost Your Efficiency With These Must-Read Productivity Books

Nov 14, 2024 | success.com | David Allen |Greg McKeown |Gary Keller |Jay Papasan

In today’s fast-paced world marred by distractions and the rising cost of living, productivity is more essential than ever. According to BOSTONtec, office workers are usually productive for no more than 31% of their 8-hour workday, which translates to just two hours and 53 minutes. Social media is the main culprit behind this dismal statistic, affecting more than 47% of workers.
279. Strength in Belonging with Sue Johnson (Part 2) on Apple Podcasts

Mar 7, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Greg McKeown

Listen in as we explore the essence of secure attachment, discussing how it transcends mere communication skills and reduces defensiveness during conflicts. Our dialogue also touches on the societal pressures that shape men's fear of failure and women's fear of isolation, illuminating the strength that comes from sharing our innermost fears and embracing the universality of our emotional needs.
276. Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki (Part 1) on Apple Podcasts

Feb 27, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Greg McKeown

Join me for an exhilarating journey with the iconic Guy Kawasaki, whose storied career takes us from the early days at Apple to his influential role at Canva, and as an author who continues to shape the business world. Listen in as we explore the concept of a growth mindset through Guy's eyes, drawing on personal stories from his time with Apple and the opportunities he's seized—or missed—throughout his career.
Journey to Success: A Financial Planner’s Story With Delvin Joyce

Jan 24, 2024 | at.naifa.org | Greg McKeown

Delvin Joyce is a Certified Financial Planner specializing in providing comprehensive financial planning services. He collaborates with clients and their advisors to create a detailed and robust financial plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. As a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), Delvin offers investment advisory services for retirement, education, and small business planning.
How to Handle an Emotionally Charged Negotiation

Dec 15, 2023 | hbr.org | Greg McKeown

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Greg McKeown: Elections are but a party for chameleons

Oct 11, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Greg McKeown

OPINION Chameleons change colour to reflect a desire to mate and also to blend better into their environment. Attend a few public meetings and you’ll see some political candidates doing the latter, saying things on the hustings that contradict what their party has done prior to the arrival of the election campaign season. The question I’ve been asking is, “How might we best provide more warm, dry and affordable housing in urban areas?
5 Books to Radically Change How You Tackle 5 Aspects of Your Life

Jun 26, 2023 | baos.pub | Greg McKeown
To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask for 85% Effort

Jun 8, 2023 | cutt.ly | Greg McKeown

Despite some companies’ attempts, we can’t fix today’s burnout culture with a wellness app. What it takes, instead, is a mindset and culture shift among managers and organizations everywhere. The old management mindset An outdated way of thinking about peak performance is “maximum effort = maximum results.” It doesn’t actually work that way in reality, but many managers still believe that it does.