Listen "292: Maximize Employee Potential—Work Smarter, Not Harder with Matt Granados"
Episode Synopsis
Matt Granados, founder of LifePulse Incorporated and author of "Motivate the Unmotivated," reveals how to replace hustle culture with sustainable workplace success. He shares actionable strategies for employee engagement, optimal performance, workplace culture, and leveraging AI for productivity—without risking burnout. Gain leadership tips for integrating work-life harmony and building high-performing teams that thrive in today’s changing business environment.
"There’s a difference between high performers and optimal performers, right? So a high performer is where everyone used to try to get to, especially in sales. High output, unsustainable pace compared to others. That’s like saying I beat a bunch of slow people in a race, so therefore I’m fast. Optimal performance flips the script a little bit—same exact high output, but at a sustainable pace compared to one’s own ability. That’s the key."
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-What is optimal performance and how do I get it?
-What's the 80/100 performance rule?
-How to set both action-based and time-based goals to get greater productivity
-How to use AI as a force multiplier and to help work/life balance
CONNECT WITH MATT GRANADOS
www.lifepulseinc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt87granados/
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Lee https://x.com/cleesmith
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"There’s a difference between high performers and optimal performers, right? So a high performer is where everyone used to try to get to, especially in sales. High output, unsustainable pace compared to others. That’s like saying I beat a bunch of slow people in a race, so therefore I’m fast. Optimal performance flips the script a little bit—same exact high output, but at a sustainable pace compared to one’s own ability. That’s the key."
WEBSITE FOR MANAGE SMARTER LISTENERS: lifepulseinc.com/ms
-What is optimal performance and how do I get it?
-What's the 80/100 performance rule?
-How to set both action-based and time-based goals to get greater productivity
-How to use AI as a force multiplier and to help work/life balance
CONNECT WITH MATT GRANADOS
www.lifepulseinc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt87granados/
Connect with Manage Smarter and its hosts Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/
X: Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven
Lee https://x.com/cleesmith
Connect with SalesFuel
Website: https://salesfuel.com/
X: https://x.com/SalesFuel· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/
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