While most high performers chase bigger systems and tighter routines, Mike Williams — former CEO of Getting Things Done and enterprise architect at Zappos — helps elite leaders subtract everything that doesn’t matter.
In this conversation, we unpack the clarity-first frameworks that simplify complexity, unlock capacity, and make sustainable performance possible.
You’ll learn:
How to use the “roles, projects, practices” model to regain focus and energy
The coaching questions that create breakthroughs — even in difficult conversations
Why traditional goal setting often fails, and what to do instead
Micro-habits that build clarity, consistency, and leadership presence
If you're operating at a high level but still feel scattered or stuck, this episode is your reset.
Guest Bio
CEO Mike Williams has transformed the productivity and presence of thousands of leaders from overwhelmed to focused. Through his leadership at General Electric, as the CEO of the David Allen Company (Getting Things Done), and as Enterprise Productivity Architect at Zappos, Mike developed the frameworks that help successful people navigate complexity without losing their sanity. Unlike traditional productivity coaching that adds more systems to manage, Mike's approach helps you subtract everything that doesn't matter—creating the clarity that makes complex leadership sustainable.
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Resources & Mentions
Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple by Mike Williams
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter
Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple by Mike Williams