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How to Get More Done in Less Time

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In the past few years, perhaps driven by a midlife crisis or suddenly finding myself as the parent of two newborns, I’ve become obsessed with the idea of time. It’s obvious and almost cliche to say at this point, but it’s the one resource you can never make more of or give back to anyone. Regardless of who we are, we all get 168 hours in the week. That’s all. I’m going to make damn sure that those hours are spent on things that matter and that nothing goes to waste.

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Simple is Smart, Complex is Not

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Humans want to feel smart. This is especially true for younger generations, including those just entering the workforce, that have grown up in hyper-competitive times, with parents living vicariously through them. There’s constant measurement versus peers, and social media certainly isn’t doing anyone any favors in this department.

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What I Learned in 2017

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I’m a few weeks late with this, but I still think it’s important to reflect on the previous year and take stock of what I learned, how I challenged myself, and what I need to do better. 2017 was a year of many new things that contributed immense value to my life.

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Why Leadership Matters

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I spent the first few years of my career in a state of blissful ignorance. I was learning like crazy, working in a field that I loved, and working at some incredible companies that were achieving great results. It wasn’t until a subsequent stop in my career, at a company that was struggling and poorly managed, that I ultimately learned that all companies weren’t like that.

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Getting Started

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While this is the first post on this site, in many ways it seems like the culmination of years of accumulating knowledge – and more often than not, doing so the hard way.

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Chris Book

I’m Chris Book. Over the span of my career, I’ve led Fortune 100 companies, built technology startups, and worked with some of the world’s most successful brands. I’ve seen first hand that the most important, yet often overlooked, ingredient in success is great leadership.

Our mission is to develop leaders that transform their companies and lives. If you’re new to the site, a good place to start is the Leadership 101 page. It’s time to be great.

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