Top Ten Overlooked Productivity Hacks
44mGeneral2025-01-03
Authors

Scott Mautz
Speaker, Author of Leading from the Middle, IU Faculty Exec. Ed.
Course details
Productivity is about more than just “getting stuff done." It's actually the result of directing your time and intention to make decisions that lead to more meaningful outcomes—at work as well as in life. In this course, instructor Scott Mautz covers ten commonly overlooked and underrated productivity hacks; all designed to help you get more done, faster, smarter, with reduced headaches, and less stress. Discover quick tips on improving workflow, work habits, and eliminating time-wasting tasks. Along the way, Scott shares insights on how to navigate unproductive emotions, deliver more meaningful outcomes with less pointless effort, hold other people accountable, maximize motivation, get the most out of meetings, and much more.
Skills covered
Time ManagementPersonal DevelopmentLimited SeriesProfessional Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The best productivity tips you probably missed
1. Workflow Productivity Hacks
- 02 - Avoid Parkinson s Law to get things done
- 03 - Embrace the value of leaving it alone
2. Personal Productivity Hacks
- 04 - Practice the redirect rhythm to navigate unhelpful emotions in the moment
- 05 - Let go of debilitating emotions to unlock productive behavior
- 06 - Create a color coded workplan for more meaningful work
3. Others-Oriented Productivity Hacks
- 07 - Harness the hardwire phenomenon to get others help
- 08 - Seek Planck knowledge to efficiently learn from others
- 09 - Mind the 25 65 95 Rule to hold people accountable
4. Organizational Productivity Hacks
- 10 - Use the organizational energy formula to maximize motivation
- 11 - Follow the SEAM rule to get the most out of meetings
Conclusion
- 12 - Don t overlook these underappreciated productivity tips