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Do What Matters Most

Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time

Steve Shallenberger and Rob Shallenberger

Berrett-Koehler, 2021

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In the age of perpetual distraction, executives and employees alike yearn for strategies to manage their time and get things done. Steve and Rob Shallenberger, a father-and-son leadership consultant team, devised this holistic guide for raising both professional and personal productivity. Through detailed descriptions of their “do what matters most skill set,” and directions for how to implement these skills, they provide a practical road map for change. Although the text is repetitive, its solid structure and helpful graphics make this how-to guide a valuable business and personal tool.

Take-Aways

Applying the three-pronged “do what matters most skill set” – developing a personal vision, establishing roles and goals, and creating weekly plans – can end your productivity woes.
Confront the enemies of the willing mind-set and leave your comfort zone to achieve excellence.
Rethink your priorities to strike a balance between productivity and performance.

About the Authors

Steve Shallenberger is the president of Synergy Companies and the author of Becoming Your Best. His son, Rob Shallenberger, has been a productivity and leadership coach for companies around the world.

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