Currently, productivity is a relevant topic that is frequently present in the agenda of problems to be solved in companies. Businesspeople are looking for viable and effective , tools, online materials, productivity books, lectures, among many others. Meanwhile, employees work to achieve more in the face of so much pressure .
However, being more productive does not mean working more hours. The secret is to use the time available efficiently, balancing professional responsibilities with moments of rest, without the constant feeling of overload. After all, adequate rest is essential to improve the quality of work.
A few simple steps can help employees focus, concentrate and perform . For companies, some strategies can make the team's objective more easily achieved. Therefore, we have listed 10 books on productivity for professionals and companies , which can somehow help you at work.
1. The 7 habits of highly effective people
- Author: Stephen R. Covey
- Publisher: Best Seller
- Year: 2015
This is a classic worth reading multiple times. The author himself, the late Stephen R. Covey, warns at the beginning of the book: read in the order you prefer (and need) .
The book shows the 7 habits necessary to be highly effective and in a well-written way, with several examples and flowcharts.
2. Super Better
- Author: Jane McGonigal
- Publisher: Thorsons
- Year: 2016
effectiveness is increasingly proven .
Jane McGonigal, author of the book, teaches in the first part how much and why gamification works, citing several interesting researches. In the second part, she focuses on teaching you how to put it into practice (creating a bunch of “missions” for you to complete and increasing your production capacity).
3. The art of making things happen
- Author: David Allen
- Publisher: Sextante
- Year: 2016
For the methodical: the book is a read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into a productivity methodology . And it's worth it. The author brings several examples of everyday situations of 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: Objective
- Year: 2017
While not exclusively about productivity, this book explores how adopting a growth mindset can positively influence the way we deal with challenges and achieve results, both at work and in our personal lives.
5. The effective manager
- Author: Peter Drucker
- Publisher: LTC
- Year: 1990
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 you how to eliminate the bad so you can optimize productivity and break the habits that keep you from being the best version of you. In short, it is a strategic guide to know where to focus your energy; an essential element for productivity.
6. Focus: attention and its fundamental role in success
- Author: Daniel Goleman
- Publisher: Objective
- Year: 2014
Combining cutting-edge research and practical discoveries, the author shows why the foundation of success in all areas of life is your ability to focus.
According to him, attention works in a very similar way to a muscle: if we don't use it, it becomes atrophied; If we exercise it, it develops and becomes stronger .
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 high-quality, cognitively demanding 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 didn't achieve anything significant , that you left something aside that really mattered? Or worse: not knowing exactly how she spent her time?
If your answer was yes, read this book soon. In the content, the author teaches you how to take control of your life . This way, each task, no matter how simple it may seem, is able to contribute effectively.
9. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
- Author: Greg McKeown
- Publisher: Sextante
- Year: 2015
This book offers a path to simplifying your professional and personal life, focusing on the essentials and eliminating the superfluous. Ideal for those looking to increase productivity without compromising mental health and balance.
10. Sprint: the method used at Google to test and apply new ideas in just five days
- Author: Jake Knapp
- Publisher: Intrinseca
- Year: 2017
The method was created by designer Jake Knapp while working at Google . It was used for everything in the company with a focus 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 now .
Conclusion
You can read them all, or just one, but they are certainly all excellent books on productivity and will divide your personal and professional life into “ before ” and “ after ” moments. Give the one that seems most appropriate for your moment a chance, and tell us in the comments which ones you have already read and give your opinion, maybe it will help someone here.
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