The Productive Chaos Master, Dave Crenshaw, with guest host Kwame Christian
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Hear the story of how Dave Crenshaw went from living in chaos and bouncing from career to career to becoming a productivity and time management expert. Dave heard two magic words that shifted his entire mindset. When his wife, Katherine, revealed she was pregnant, he knew he had to make big changes. In this special episode, guest host Kwame Christian flips the script and interviews Dave. You’ll hear how Dave’s ADHD diagnosis led him to develop a system to tame his tendency towards chaos and turn it into a successful career training millions around the world.
Action Principles
Pick one to do this week:
- Follow your curiosity. Pursue your interests and try new things to discover what works for you. ACTION: Schedule time in your calendar to try out a new interest.
- Build your tribe. Take time to build strong relationships that help support and motivate you. ACTION: Create a list of who you would put on your personal board of directors and maintain a good connection with them.
- Leave a legacy. Consider how you want to be remembered and use that to guide your actions today. ACTION: Ask yourself: How do I want to be remembered? Write it down and make it part of your vision.
Guest Resources
You can continue to learn from Dave Crenshaw on LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning, or by visiting DaveCrenshaw.com.
Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free Time Management Course
Thanks to Dave Crenshaw's partnership with Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, you can get free access to his full course, Time Management Fundamentals, at DaveGift.com.
Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com
Chapters
1. Dave Crenshaw's Career Path and Impact (00:00:00)
2. Overcoming Fear in a Long-Term Relationship (00:15:11)
3. Career Changes and Mental Health Struggles (00:25:47)
4. Mental Health Treatment (00:36:31)
5. Career Success and Unique Pathways (00:44:01)
6. Suicidal Thoughts to Finding Fun in Life (00:57:36)
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