this is work 749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber)
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Dec 14, 2025 
Dr. Amantha Imber, founder of Inventium and expert in workplace performance, shares insights as 2025 wraps up. She discusses the importance of energy management over time management for performance and emphasizes setting boundaries to prevent burnout. Amantha highlights how embracing discomfort fosters growth and introduces the idea of treating AI as a collaborative coworker. The duo also explores the value of genuine connections over charisma, the creative potential of white space in schedules, and the transformative power of a trusting team culture.
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Make Conflict About The Problem
- Make conflict about the problem, not the person, to avoid blame and defensiveness.
- Frame disagreements as 'you and me versus the problem' to align teams toward solutions.
Quantity Beats 'Yes And' Early On
- Quantity of ideas can beat 'yes and' depth in early creative sprints to find unexpected sparks.
- Kill quickly to explore more concepts before choosing ones to develop deeply.
Guard Margin For Creativity
- Protect margin in your schedule because white space enables creative thinking and serendipity.
- Avoid being 100% booked to preserve time for idea development and unexpected work.
