The Productivity Playbook: Managing Yourself and Others with Extreme Efficiency

Leadership is a multiplier of productivity. Robert C. Pozen’s Extreme Productivity highlights how managing relationships is as crucial as managing tasks.

Effective delegation is a cornerstone. Assign tasks to the right people with clear expectations and trust them to deliver. This frees you to focus on strategic priorities and helps team members grow.

Building trust requires consistency, transparency, and open feedback. Teams that trust their leader are more motivated and productive.

Managing upward means understanding your boss’s goals and communication preferences. Proactively sharing progress and adapting your style reduces friction and enhances support.

By mastering these interpersonal skills, you create a work environment where productivity flourishes and your leadership presence is felt.