Ep. 19 How to Untame Working Harder to Working Smarter

Host Bree Johnson explores the outdated agreement to work harder, not smarter, and how it permeates so many work cultures.

 

She discusses how a pure productivity focus is a faulty foundation of work culture and the harm it can cause. Time-based billings impact on work culture is also examined. The takeaway is a need to rethink work culture and adapt to the new way of working, urging leaders to revisit their own agreement to work harder, not smarter, and acknowledge the changing workplace.

 

Takeaways

• The traditional agreement to work harder, not smarter, is outdated and can lead to unproductive work cultures.
• Time-based billing is a contributing factor to the focus on productivity over efficiency.
• Work cultures need to adapt to the new way of working and reward quality and strategic thinking.
• Leaders can revisit the agreement to work harder, not smarter, and acknowledge the changing workplace.

Connect with Host Bree Johnson

• Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
• Website: www.bree-johnson.com
• Company: www.executiveunschool.com