# Why Productivity Tools Don’t Work for Everyone

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Podcast: [The Leader's Kitbag](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leader-s-kitbag-1282405)
Published: 2025-11-05T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.ben-morton.com
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## Resource

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by a planning or productivity system — or wondered “why can’t I just stick to this?” - this episode of The Leaders Kitbag is for you.  It may not be a discipline problem at all. Instead, it could be a mismatch between the tool you’re trying to use and how you actually perceive time.  In this episode, I explore why so many productivity and planning tools are built with through-time people in mind, and why those with an in-time perspective often find them restrictive or draining.  You’ll discover:  The difference between in-time and through-time approaches to planning  Why one-size-fits-all productivity advice often fails  A simple 3-3-3 formula for in-time leaders to stay focused while retaining flexibility  This is about working with your natural strengths, not forcing yourself into someone else’s system.  For the First Time Ever: Join My Open Leadership Programme   For the first time ever, I’m opening up one of my most practical and impactful leadership programmes to the public.  Normally, I only deliver this training inside organisations, but due to repeated requests from smaller businesses and individual leaders, I’m creating a brand-new open cohort.  Here’s what’s included:  4 x half-day interactive workshops  1-hour Learning Transfer Session  Small group format (max 18 delegates)  Indicative cost: £540–£600 (VAT included), with payment plans for self-funders  This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to access the same training I usually deliver privately to companies.  I’ll only run it if I get 30+ expressions of interest.  Register your interest here .

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