PRODUCTIVITY

PRODUCTIVITY

The PRODUCTIVITY podcast delivers you time management strategies that work. We give you one productivity tip a day in a short, productive, episode. From the best productivity apps, productivity software, productivity tools, to the best productivity tips that are backed by science to work. After listening you'll be getting your important things done consistently and getting the most out of your time and talent. Your Host Brandon White has been an entrepreneur in the trenches for over two decades. Knowing he'll never get everything done in a day, he's figured out the best productivity strategies and products that are force multipliers to get the most out of a day in business to every day life.

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December 22, 2025 4 mins

Brandon explains why buying time is one of the smartest investments you can make for your productivity, happiness and as importantly, your well-being. 

We break down what it means to buy time, review groundbreaking research from Harvard that proves it works, and give you practical ways to start reclaiming hours in your day.

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Ever talked through a problem out loud and suddenly... the answer just clicked? Turns out your brain was doing something pretty remarkable, and there's a classic technique that harnesses this power. But here 's the thing - it's getting a serious upgrade for the AI age.

Today, we're explore how the "rubber duck debugging" method works, why the science says explaining things out loud helps us solve proble...

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We break down the Luck Razor, a simple mental model that can actually increase your chances of getting lucky. We'll explain what it is, review the decade-long research study that proves it works, and give you 5 actionable strategies to start attracting more luck for yourself today.


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Brandon explains what the  5-Second Conversation Hack is, why it works, review a study from a top psychology journal that shows how effective it can be,  then give you the simple three-part formula, along with examples, to use in your very next conversation.

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We break down the 5 Levels of Digital Operations, and a framework for understanding where your organization actually stands in its AI readiness and where it needs to go to be able to get the most out of AI productivity gains. 

We explain what each level looks like, share research that shows why getting this right matters, and give you 3 questions to figure out exactly where your company falls on the spectrum.

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Ever hit send on an email and immediately regret how you worded something and want to hit a button, that doesn’t exist, to recall that email?

In this episode of the Productivity podcast we break down the email phrases that are quietly sabotaging your professional credibility. 

We explain why certain word choices undermine your authority, dive into actionable research on communication and trust, and then give you 7 powerful phrase swa...

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Ever ask an AI the same question for the third time this week? Or find yourself copying and pasting the same instructions over and over?

Using AI assistants without context is like hiring an expert consultant who has amnesia every morning. They're brilliant, sure, but you waste half your time getting them back up to speed.

Today we explain what context features are in Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, show you why they're ...

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Today, we're exposing cognitive biases – those sneaky mental shortcuts sabotaging your decisions without you even knowing it. 

We explain what Cognitive Biases are, reveal a study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that shows just how powerful they can be, then give you 3 practical strategies to outsmart your own brain so you don’t fall victim to them.

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We break down a proven 5-component framework for crafting AI prompts that actually work, explain why each component matters, review research that shows structured AI prompting delivers better results, and wrap up giving you pro prompting tips you can start using right after finishing this episode.

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Charisma will transform your relationships, your career, your work life and even your business into more productive, meaningful and memorable interactions. 

Charisma isn't that just for natural-born smooth talkers, you can be magnetic by following Dale Carnegie’s 7 Rules of Charisma. 

Listen to this episode to learn how.


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September 26, 2025 4 mins

Today’s topic is crucial for optimal productivity when you are building a business…. whether that’s doing a start up or scaling and growing a business.

We're talking about…..avoiding failure.

We’ll break down the five main reasons why businesses fail, give you the stats how often each one is the cause for the business failure and then give you tips on how to avoid it happening to your business.

Building businesses is tough and st...

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We're diving deep into a tool that will help you get to the root of your challenges: the fishbone diagram.  

Also known as the Ishikawa diagram, it's a visual powerhouse that will help you dissect complex problems and find effective solutions.

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We've all faced problems that seem to reappear, no matter how many times we try to fix them. 

Often, we're addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause

That's where the 5 Whys Tool comes in – a simple yet powerful technique for getting to the heart of any issue.

Today we’ explain what the 5 Whys Tool is, why it works, and then teach you how to use it.

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We talk about the reason you're tired sometimes more than others, what the science says and end with 4 science-backed ways to boost your energy right away. 

It turns out, scientists have been cracking the code on fatigue, and the answer isn’t just more caffeine or getting a few extra hours of sleep.  Listen in 

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In this episode we explain what default behaviors are, what the science says about Default Behaviors and then give you 4 actionable tips you can put into action right after listening.


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In this episode of the Productivity Podcast we're exploring a powerful philosophy that can help you break free from being stuck in that rut: Kaizen.

We’ll give you the history of Kaizen, the ten core principles and then explain how to put Kaizen to work for yourself, your team or company.

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You’ve probably heard the claims that essential oils will help improve your sleep, skin, boost your productivity and even improve your mood.

We cover what essential oils are, what are the best fragrances for different applications like better sleep, improved mood, productivity and a bunch of other benefits…

And as importantly we’ll explain how to use essential oils correctly because there’s a few words of caution you want t...

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Listen to the 10 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Unbreakable in your personal and professional life. 

History shows that staying consistent with these things will increase your odds of success and assure that you get the most out of your time, talent and ideas.

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Salary negotiation can be nerve racking. 

Use these 5 AI prompts with ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity or your favorite AI engine to get advice to make your salary negotiation more productive and get the compensation package you deserve

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Today we are diving into the management methodology of a legendary 3M leader, William L. McKnight.

We give you a quick background of McKnight, go over each of his three pillars and warp up with how to apply them in your business leadership that will boost your company's productivity, innovation and growth.

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