#13 How Meetings and Email Are Wasting Your Time (And What to Do About It)

Are meetings and emails draining your time and energy? In Episode 13 of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, we dive into two of the most notorious productivity killers: poorly run meetings and out-of-control email habits. You’ll learn how these common workplace tools quietly sabotage your focus, creativity, and margin—and what practical steps you can take to reclaim your time.

Show Links

• Episode 10 - Why we're not productive, Part 1
• Episode 11 - Why we're not productive, Part 2
• The article from my blog: Email is killing your productivity. 3 Smart habits to take back your time
• Research Links - How much time do your employees spend checking emails?
• 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris in Hardcover and Kindle (These are affiliate links that provide a small commission when you make a purchase. It does not affect your price).

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:42 Identifying Major Productivity Killers
03:34 Death by Meetings
06:15 Meeting Clarity 
10:33 Keep it Small
12:18 Death by Inbox
15:37 Email Etiquette
22:36 Multiple Email Addresses?
25:29 Email Tools and Automation
28:00 Takeaways and Conclusion

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