{Guest} Red Brick Thinking: How to Boost Productivity by Doing Less with Donna McGeorge

In this episode of The Made for More Podcast, host Ally Nitschke welcomes productivity expert Donna McGeorge, who introduces the concept of Red Brick Thinking.

Instead of adding more policies, tasks, or meetings, Donna shows us how strategic subtraction; removing what’s unnecessary, can simplify work and boost effectiveness.

She explains how shifting away from “addition bias” helps us focus on what truly matters, both at work and at home. From shorter meetings to giving ourselves permission to stop unproductive tasks, Donna shares practical ways to clear the clutter, create balance, and embrace curiosity about new tools like AI.

Red Brick Thinking is ultimately about making space for what really counts.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:10] Defining productivity and busyness.

[00:03:42] The impact of technology on downtime.

[00:09:28] Instant gratification and knowledge retention.

[00:11:39] Strategic subtraction in organizations.

[00:15:29] Permission to remove obligations.

[00:20:08] The importance of not doing.

[00:25:15] Red brick revolution.

[00:27:55] Top five tips for productivity.

[00:30:24] Curiosity about generative AI.

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