Candour Communication Podcast

Paul Farina on the Rhythm Effect: an alternative to working harder and longer (#15)

Episode Summary

How do you respond to overwhelm? By working harder and longer? Paul Farina explains that there might be another way.

Episode Notes

2:00 - stood out as a cricketer because of hard work.

3:15 - pushing through the pain to succeed.

5:01 - the answer is not working harder and longer.

8:39 - how rhythm effect impacts relationships.

12:05 - energy and time wasted through in-fighting.

12:41 - unexpected effect of resentment.

16:06 - leadership as a technical skill.

19:37 - process for better meetings.

20:17 - return on effort.

24:46 - why is it difficult to stop working harder.

26:39 - how do we get out of the busy trap?

29:42 - giving better feedback.

32:20 - examples of investing time instead of spending time.

36:43 - feedback vs hurting someone's feelings.

41:25 - example of giving feedback.

44:38 - the courage to speak up.

49:32 - practice is key.

52:30 - busy lazy.

54:52 - picture for what rhythm looks like.  

57:36 - busy as a badge of honour.

01:00:06 - connecting meaning to our work.

01:02:20 - getting in touch with Paul.

More detailed show notes with links to references can be found at: https://candourpodcast.com/paul-farina/