Hard work and honing your craft is only one piece of the high-performance puzzle. Deliberate rest is the under-celebrated element that might just be your game changer.
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Jason introduces Season 8 episode 26 of the podcast, Deliberate Rest Increases Performance. Welcome back to the podcast on corporate culture and leadership and thank you for listening. We engage thought leaders like CEOs, CFOs, managers, VPs, directors, and more for this podcast. We wish to create content that engages your mind and heart and allows you to step back and think and add some positivity to your life. We deep dive into today’s topic.
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Season 8, Episode 26: Deliberate Rest Increases Performance
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the constant push for productivity often leaves little room for rest. But what if rest isn’t just a luxury, but a strategic advantage? In Season 8, Episode 26 of The Thermostat Podcast, leadership expert Jason V. Barger explores the powerful link between deliberate rest and peak performance.
Why Rest Matters More Than You Think
Barger challenges the notion that more work always equals better results. Instead, he advocates for a more holistic approach to performance that recognizes the vital role of rest in fostering creativity, focus, and overall well-being.
Drawing on examples of high-achieving individuals and teams, Barger highlights how deliberate rest practices—such as naps, meditation, walks, and extended breaks—can significantly enhance productivity and innovation.
The Science Behind Restful Rejuvenation
Barger doesn’t just rely on anecdotal evidence; he also delves into the science of rest. He discusses the concept of biorhythms, which are natural fluctuations in our physical and mental energy levels throughout the day. By understanding our own biorhythms, we can strategically schedule rest periods when our energy is naturally low, allowing us to maximize our productivity during peak times.
Notable Quotes:
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“It’s not just sleeping, and not just practice, but what does deliberate rest really look like?”
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“Most creative thinkers or teams or organizations…understand allowing time and space for this kind of deliberate rest as a part of their practice.”
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“World class performers… is directly tied to the ability to deliberately practice for sure, hone the craft, but also deliberately rest in order to think, grow and evolve our lives and our work.”
Rest as a Cultural Value
Barger emphasizes that rest isn’t just an individual responsibility; it should also be integrated into corporate culture. By creating environments that encourage and support rest, organizations can cultivate a more engaged, productive, and innovative workforce.
Questions to Ponder:
- How can you incorporate deliberate rest into your daily routine?
- What steps can your organization take to create a culture that values rest?
- How can you measure the impact of rest on your team’s performance?
By embracing deliberate rest as a strategic asset, both individuals and teams can unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable high performance.
Links and References
For more insights and practical tips, be sure to check out Jason V Barger’s book Breathing Oxygen. This book dives deeper into the concepts discussed in this episode and provides additional strategies for fostering a positive mindset and effective leadership.
Purchase the book referenced in this podcast Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
By incorporating these practices into your summer routine, you can breathe new life into your personal and professional endeavors. Remember, as Jason says, “The best leaders, teams, and cultures on the planet stimulate progress by recalibrating their thermostat together.”
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A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature. Regulates the temperature. But in today’s distracted, fast-paced and digital world, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families, or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote speaker, and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, is the host of The Thermostat, a podcast journey to discover authentic leadership, create compelling cultures and find clarity of mission, vision, and values.