Episode 174 - Talking Time and Priority Management with Time Boss, Andrew Hartman

Disruptive Successor Podcast

Andrew Hartman, is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in marketing tech firms and software startups. Specializing in time management and strategic prioritization, Andrew developed the Time Boss Model to help individuals achieve their goals without compromising their mental health. After experiencing burnout and significant stress early in their career, Andrew transformed their approach to work, learning how to manage their time effectively and reduce anxiety. This led to the creation of the Time Boss Model, a framework built from 15 years of experimentation and learning, designed to maintain a sustainable work pace while making substantial progress on key priorities.

Currently serving as a Fractional COO, Andrew also coaches business leaders and high-level professionals on optimizing their time and maintaining their well-being. Their unique approach blends practical strategies with a focus on mental health, empowering others to close their workday stress-free and maintain a deep sense of peace.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this episode of Disruptive Successor, host Jonathan Goldhill welcomes Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss, to discuss effective time management strategies for leaders. Andrew shares his journey from burnout to creating Time Boss, a system that helps individuals and teams optimize their relationship with time, reduce stress, and enhance productivity. He emphasizes prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries, and establishing habits that support focused work. Key topics include the pitfalls of multitasking, the benefits of the Pomodoro technique, and methods for achieving work-life balance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Focus on Time Management and Productivity: The episode centers on strategies for effective time management and productivity enhancement.
• Guest Introduction: Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss, shares his personal journey from experiencing burnout to developing a system to help business leaders manage their time more efficiently.
• Importance of Establishing Habits: Andrew emphasizes the significance of establishing positive habits to optimize productivity and maintain work-life balance.
• Understanding Capacity: Andrew discusses the importance of understanding one's capacity and avoiding multitasking to enhance productivity.
• Strategic Prioritization: Strategies such as the Pomodoro method and the Pareto principle are highlighted as effective tools for prioritizing tasks and managing stress.
• Clarity and Planning: The episode underscores the importance of clarity, proper planning, and setting boundaries to ensure sustainable success in both personal and professional life.

QUOTES

• “We all know that what got us here, isn't going to get us there.”
• “You cannot manage all the things in your head at the same time, you have to be able to get them out in front of you into a system where you can see them.”
• “Being thoughtful always of how am I setting up my future self to really have the life that they want? I think it comes down to the decisions we make today.”
• “A one-degree positive course correction can mean lift off. A one-degree negative course correction or a lack of course correction can drive you into the ground over time.”

Connect and learn more about our guest, Andrew Hartman.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhartman/
Time Boss website: https://www.timeboss.us/

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