Time Blocking Like a Pro Manager

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Why it matters:

• Culture: You model what focus and boundaries look like

• Productivity: You get important work done, not just urgent tasks

• Leadership: You make space for reflection, strategy, and people—not just execution

What most managers overlook:

Time blocking isn’t about rigid schedules.
It’s about creating intentional space to work on what matters most.

When Anne Wojcicki was scaling 23andMe, she blocked time for “thinking walks” to step away from the noise and reconnect to vision and strategy. That discipline gave her team the clarity they needed to move forward with confidence.

How to get it right:

• Block time for deep work, not just meetings

• Treat blocks like real appointments—protect them

• Review your calendar weekly: Are your priorities showing up?

• Schedule time for your team, not just your tasks

Do:
✅ Start small—block 1–2 hours a day for focus
✅ Communicate to your team when you’re unavailable
✅ Review what actually got done at the end of the week

Don’t:
❌ Overbook yourself to “feel productive”
❌ Let others take over your calendar
❌ Treat every minute the same—prioritize what moves the needle

Your calendar doesn’t lie.
Make sure it reflects what actually matters.