Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom explores the transformative power of sabbaticals for rest, recovery, and longevity, sharing his decade-long practice of taking July off. He also introduces a framework for focusing on three core activities to drive productivity and impact. With insights from his 13-year tenure, this episode equips Vistage Chairs with strategies to enhance their practice and inspire members to achieve extraordinary results. A Word from Our Sponsor: Chair Success Services Brie, Tom Cuthbert’s chief of staff, introduces Chair Success Services, designed to help Vistage Chairs focus on high-payoff activities and group growth. The service provides structure and support, enabling Chairs to deepen relationships, drive growth, and build a balanced Chair life. Interested Chairs can visit chairsuccessservices.com to learn more and connect. Show Notes Introduction: Tom introduces the episode, focusing on sabbaticals and prioritizing three core tasks for a successful Chair practice. The Power of Sabbaticals: Tom explains why sabbaticals are essential for health, creativity, and longevity. Sabbatical Activities and Benefits: Details four activity categories and research supporting sabbaticals’ impact on burnout and productivity. Planning a Sabbatical: Shares three steps to plan an effective sabbatical for Chairs. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Finding Your Three “Not 30!” Things: Tom outlines a framework to focus on three high-impact activities. Conclusion: A call to plan a sabbatical and identify three core tasks to elevate your practice. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Finding Your Three “Not 30!” Things Tom shares his three-thing framework, inspired by Jack Dailey and Tim Ferriss’s “Focus on being productive instead of busy,” to prioritize high-impact tasks. Concept: Identify three core activities only you can do to drive your practice forward, avoiding multitasking. Tom’s Three Things: Planning (10% of time), coaching (1,000 hours/year), facilitating group meetings. Implementation: Journal tasks for two weeks, then eliminate or delegate non-core tasks; Tom’s team supports his focus. Impact: Mono-tasking reduces stress, boosts effectiveness, and aligns team efforts. Action: Journal tasks to find your three things and delegate the rest. Resources www.tomcuthbert.com/lenses www.tomcuthbert.com/sabbatical www.chairlifepodcast.com https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Sales-Growth-Street-Proven-Profitably/dp/1599324385 https://hbr.org/2023/02/research-the-transformative-power-of-sabbaticals https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidburkus/2016/06/29/the-surprising-benefit-of-work-sabbaticals/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XwK6JdvHkHD5Y004cujmA9majszbr3B4wlgtolhUW2k/edit?usp=sharing

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