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Equipping Teams to Use AI Without Losing Purpose
Manage episode 508045931 series 2928679
Most people don't burn out because they're working too hard—they burn out because they’re performing at a pace they were never built to sustain, chasing goals that don’t align with who they are. Matt Granados joins David Rice to unpack why the language we use around productivity—high performance, hustle, passion—is misleading at best, and actively harmful at worst.
They get into the mechanics of optimal performance, the difference between consuming and contributing, and why fulfillment requires more than vision boards and vague inspiration. If you're leading people in an age of AI, distraction, and burnout, this conversation offers a clear path forward—one rooted in structure, intention, and personal agency.
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Chapters
1. High Performance vs. Optimal Performance (00:00:00)
2. Intentionality: The Catalyst for Fulfillment (00:05:21)
3. Confusing Purpose with Passion (00:10:28)
4. The Four Vital Signs of Fulfillment (00:17:47)
5. Avoiding Burnout Instead of Solving It (00:23:17)
6. AI as a Tool, Not an Idol (00:29:26)
7. The 15-Hour Productivity Boost (00:38:54)
8. Equipping Employees vs. Babysitting Them (00:46:34)
157 episodes
Manage episode 508045931 series 2928679
Most people don't burn out because they're working too hard—they burn out because they’re performing at a pace they were never built to sustain, chasing goals that don’t align with who they are. Matt Granados joins David Rice to unpack why the language we use around productivity—high performance, hustle, passion—is misleading at best, and actively harmful at worst.
They get into the mechanics of optimal performance, the difference between consuming and contributing, and why fulfillment requires more than vision boards and vague inspiration. If you're leading people in an age of AI, distraction, and burnout, this conversation offers a clear path forward—one rooted in structure, intention, and personal agency.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
- Check out Life Pulse Inc.
- Free resources
Chapters
1. High Performance vs. Optimal Performance (00:00:00)
2. Intentionality: The Catalyst for Fulfillment (00:05:21)
3. Confusing Purpose with Passion (00:10:28)
4. The Four Vital Signs of Fulfillment (00:17:47)
5. Avoiding Burnout Instead of Solving It (00:23:17)
6. AI as a Tool, Not an Idol (00:29:26)
7. The 15-Hour Productivity Boost (00:38:54)
8. Equipping Employees vs. Babysitting Them (00:46:34)
157 episodes
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