Although productivity is something that’s talked about so much, it seems like a tough nut to crack. So over the next couple of weeks we’re going to dig into it a little more. Ever since the industrial revolution, it seems that our global culture has become increasingly focused on productivity.  From assembly lines to office work, from teams to individuals, we seem obsessed with doing ever more in the least amount of time.  But to what end?  Where are we headed with all this productivity? 
Organizational productivity is a topic onto itself, best saved for another day.  But on a personal level, we are all inundated with books, videos and articles on methods to squeeze the most out of our day.  Output, it seems, is a measure of self-worth.  Productivity is of course necessary and important, but can we reframe it to find a balance between doing and being? Here are some things to consider. See full transcript here.
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