The Stacking Benjamins Show Work Less, Live More AND Perform Better at Your Job (SB1739)
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Sep 24, 2025 Shemin Nurmohamed, an executive and author, dives into the enlightening concept of the 'Paris Paradox.' She discusses how embracing leisure can enhance productivity and prevent burnout, highlighting the cultural norms of work-life balance in Europe. Topics include the importance of long vacations to reset creatively, the value of leisurely lunches for building connections, and practical strategies for reclaiming personal time. Shemin offers insights on fostering community ties and making work more enjoyable, proving that working less can lead to achieving more.
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Take Consecutive Vacation Weeks
- Take at least two consecutive weeks of vacation and aim for three if possible.
- The first week unwinds you, the second brings bliss, and the third prepares you to return with insight.
Set Up Coverage Before You Leave
- Prepare your team and designate backups before taking extended leave.
- Use business continuity as the boss-facing frame and train deputies to make decisions while you're away.
Declare No-Email Boundaries And Pair Backups
- Declare you're not checking email on vacation and define emergency contact rules.
- Pair colleagues as vacation backups so critical roles never overlap and plan vacations early.
