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What if working less was the key to achieving more? Could fewer hours on the clock actually lead to better results for your business and your well-being?
In this episode of The M Word, time management and productivity coach Alexis Haselberger shares how experimenting with a four-day workweek shifted her perspective on efficiency, leadership, and stress. From missed emails to surprising wins, Alexis dives into the real challenges and rewards of working fewer hours without sacrificing impact. She also explains why treating change as an “experiment”—whether in your calendar or your company—can reduce resistance and unlock smarter, more sustainable growth.
“My personal definition of productivity is doing what I intended to do. If I intend to go into the hammock in my backyard and open a beer and read a book, that is also productive because it’s what my intention is.”
This episode is a must-listen for small business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and marketing executives looking to reclaim time, boost team performance, and avoid burnout. If you’re juggling too many roles and wondering how to create space without sacrificing results, Alexis offers actionable tools and mindset shifts to help you lead with clarity and purpose.
Key Takeaways
- Experiment to Grow: Alexis tested a four-day workweek to improve productivity and balance, proving that trying new things leads to growth without needing perfection.
- Make Small Tweaks: Simple changes, such as trimming your to-do list by 25%, can help you regain control and focus on what matters.
- Own Your Mistakes: Alexis stresses the importance of accountability; owning missteps helps you learn and lead with integrity.
- Set Boundaries that Work: Shifting to an evergreen model let Alexis protect her time while keeping her business running. Balance is key to avoiding burnout.
- Lead with Experiments: Calling changes “experiments” can lower resistance and help teams adapt, learn, and improve faster.
About Our Guest
Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps individuals achieve more with less stress. Through coaching, workshops, and online courses, she offers practical strategies to streamline routines and focus on what truly matters. With clients including Google, Lyft, Workday, Capital One, and Upwork, Alexis empowers people to take control of their time and prioritize what they love, all while cutting out unnecessary tasks.
Keep up with Alexis on Instagram, Tiktok, Linkedin, Facebook, and Youtube. Read Alexi’s favorite book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, and Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto.
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