{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship","slug":"optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398","podcast_index_feed_id":1134398,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD5542563925","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7fcac6c0-36be-11ec-b84e-0fd8a0f62a9c/image/57c68f81b7403bd0e802b507d512337f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":2125,"summary":"Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success. 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Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2121: Laura Stack explains how brief, upright discussions can improve focus, encourage collaboration, save time, and add light physical activity to the workday. Her practical guidance helps teams introduce the format comfortably, accommodate individual needs, and find a productive balance between sitting and standing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/12/stand-up-guys-the-virtues-of-standing-meetings/ Quotes to ponder: “Studies show standing meetings average 33% shorter than sitting meetings on the same subjects, proceed more efficiently, and usually end early or on time.” “Interestingly, a Washington University study reveals that people act less territorial and more collaborative in stand-up meetings; this may be one reason stand-ups are shorter than traditional meetings.” “Some things you can do standing definitely boost your productivity.” Episode references: IKEA Standing Desks: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/standing-desks-55008/ Get Up, Stand Up: The Effects of a Non-Sedentary Workspace on Information Elaboration and Group Performance: https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550614538463 Microsoft PowerPoint: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint Richard Branson: h…","meta_description":"Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. 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