Dave Crenshaw is the author of 'The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done'. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller.In this conversation Dave talks with Erik about ... Show More
Oct 19
Deep Work: Why Your Focus Depends on Your Team with Shawn Vanderhoven
Most deep work doesn't fail at your desk. It fails in the team around you, which is what leadership researcher Shawn Vanderhoven spent three years studying.Shawn is a partner at The Wiseman Group, where he works alongside Liz Wiseman, author of Multipliers. With his wife and co-a ... Show More
57m 40s
Oct 15
Optimism: Why It’s a Behavior, Not a Mood with Michelle Gielan
Optimism isn't a mood you're born with, and it isn't a mindset you can summon on command. It's a set of habits you practice, especially on the hard days. That's the case Michelle Gielan makes in her new book, Resilient Optimism: The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tou ... Show More
47m 41s
Jan 2021
12. How to Avoid the Trap of Multitasking to Get More Done
If you think you are great at multitasking, you're actually probably not. Dave Crenshaw, the author of The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done, explains that multitasking is - as he says - a myth. By accepting that reality, you can change the way you operat ... Show More
34m 40s
Sep 2017
648: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done by Dave Crenshaw
Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He has written three books and counting, including The Myth of Multitasking wh ... Show More
8m 37s
Mar 2024
Focus-Powered Negotiating Strategies with Dave Crenshaw
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In this episode, Dave Crenshaw, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Instructor of LinkedIn Learning's #1 Most Popular Course of 2020, discusses what multitasking is and isn' ... Show More
35m 7s
Sep 2024
David Epstein: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! The Morning Habit That’s Secretly Ruining Your Day!
Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triump ... Show More
2h 7m
Jun 2025
ATG 236: The "Too Busy" Lie and 2 Systems That Will Change Everything with Mo Bunnell
<p>Do you ever catch yourself saying "I'm too busy" when someone asks you to connect? Mo Bunnell, author of <em>Give to Grow</em>, says that's one of five lies keeping us stuck—and he's got the research to prove it. In this episode, Mo breaks down his &qu ... Show More
50m 22s
May 2024
Cal Newport: How to eliminate distractions and stay focused
<p>What is deep work, and why is it important? Cal Newport is known for his work on productivity and focus, and in this episode, he shares his best advise on how to eliminate distractions and getting things done. Cal and Nicolai also discuss the myths of multitasking, whether fou ... Show More
35m 15s