Book Club: Essentialism by Greg McKeown - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Are you ready to be a great leader and get more done?

Join Emily as she breaks down the key points of the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. One of her top books for leaders. In the episode, learn the “way of the essentialist”, focusing on what really matters, how to decide on what opportunities to pursue (and which to pass on), what it means to “protect the asset,” and the story of Herbie The Hiker. 

This episode is perfect for people who want to learn how to make smart choices and be more productive.

01:29 Essentialism: Living by Design, Not Default

02:03 The Concept of Non-Essentialist vs Essentialist

04:04 Protecting the Asset: You

06:09 Evaluating Opportunities: The Minimum and Extreme Criteria

08:54 The Art of Decision Making: Cutting or Killing

09:53 The Story of Herbie the Hiker: Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles

11:48 The Power of Concentrated Energy: The Lamp vs The Laser Beam

13:37 Takeaways

About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

Emily has a passion for helping business leaders reach their full potential. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. If you want to send Emily a quick message, then visit her contact page here.