Currently, productivity is a relevant topic that frequently appears on the agendas of problems to be solved in companies. Business owners are looking for viable and effective , tools, online materials, books on productivity, lectures, among many others. Meanwhile, employees are working to achieve greater productivity in the face of so much pressure .
However, being more productive doesn't mean working longer hours. The secret lies in using available time efficiently, balancing professional responsibilities with rest periods, without constantly feeling overwhelmed. After all, adequate rest is essential for improving the quality of work.
Some simple steps can help improve employee focus, concentration, and performance . For companies, certain strategies can make it easier to achieve team goals. Therefore, we've listed 10 books on productivity for professionals and businesses that may help you in your work.
1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Author: Stephen R. Covey
- Publisher: Best Seller
- Year: 2015
This is a classic that's worth reading multiple times. The author himself, the late Stephen R. Covey, advises at the beginning of the book: read it in whatever order you prefer (and need) .
The book outlines the 7 habits necessary to be highly effective , and it's well-written, with numerous examples and flowcharts.
2. Super Better
- Author: Jane McGonigal
- Publisher: Thorsons
- Year: 2016
"Gamification" is a concept that is increasingly used, as its effectiveness .
In the first part, Jane McGonigal, the book's author, explains how and why gamification works, citing several interesting studies. In the second part, she focuses on teaching how to put it into practice (creating a bunch of "missions" for you to complete and increase your productivity).
3. The art of making things happen
- Author: David Allen
- Publisher: Sextante
- Year: 2016
For methodical people: this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into a productivity methodology . And it's worthwhile. The author provides several examples of everyday situations with tasks to be done and how to organize and execute them following the GTD Methodology .
4. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- Author: Carol S. Dweck
- Publisher: Objetiva
- Year: 2017
While not exclusively about productivity, this book explores how adopting a growth mindset can positively influence the way we handle challenges and achieve results, both at work and in our personal lives.
5. The effective manager
- Author: Peter Drucker
- Publisher: LTC
- Year: 1990
A reference in books on productivity for managers: the goal of legendary management expert Peter F. Drucker is to remind you that, whether you are an executive for many or a few, your job is to " do things the right way ";
The rest of his book shows how to eliminate what isn't done well, so you can optimize productivity and break the habits that prevent you from being the best version of yourself. In short, it's a strategic guide to knowing where to focus your energy; an essential element for productivity.
6. Focus: Attention and its fundamental role in success.
- Author: Daniel Goleman
- Publisher: Objetiva
- Year: 2014
Combining cutting-edge research and practical findings, the author shows why the foundation of success in all areas of life is your ability to stay focused.
According to him, attention works much like a muscle: if we don't use it, it atrophies; if we exercise it, it develops and strengthens .
7.Deep Work: Rules for Success in a Distracted World
- Author: Cal Newport
- Publisher: Intrínseca
- Year: 2017
This book addresses the importance of focusing deeply on cognitively demanding, high-quality activities while eliminating distractions. It offers practical strategies for increasing concentration and efficiency at work, with insights especially useful for professionals dealing with information overload.
8. Maximum Productivity: How to Take Control of Your Time and Be More Efficient
- Author: Tamara Schwambach Kano Myles
- Publisher: Sextante
- Year: 2015
Have you ever reached the end of the day with the frustrating feeling that you haven't accomplished anything significant , that you've neglected something that truly mattered? Or worse: without knowing exactly how you spent your time?
If your answer was yes, read this book right away. In it, the author teaches you how to take control of your life . In this way, every task, no matter how simple it may seem, can contribute effectively.
9. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
- Author: Greg McKeown
- Publisher: Sextante
- Year: 2015
This book offers a path to simplifying professional and personal life, focusing on the essentials and eliminating the superfluous. Ideal for those seeking to increase productivity without compromising mental health and balance.
10. Sprint: the method used at Google to test and implement new ideas in just five days.
- Author: Jake Knapp
- Publisher: Intrinseca
- Year: 2017
The method was created by designer Jake Knapp during his time at Google . It was used for everything in the company, focusing on developing and testing ideas in just five days .
Sprint is suitable for teams of all sizes, and can be applied by anyone who has a great opportunity, problem, or idea and needs to start working on it right away .
Conclusion
You can read them all, or just one, but they are all certainly excellent books on productivity and will divide your personal and professional life into " before " and " after " moments. Give a chance to the one that seems most appropriate for your current situation, and tell us in the comments which ones you've already read and give your opinion; maybe it will help someone here.
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