E439 - Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective with Alex Davids
Published: July 18, 2026
Duration: 36:33
Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective | Alex Davids
Most leaders believe the path to better results is simple: work harder, stay busy, and push through. But what if that mindset is actually making you less effective?
In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with performance expert Alex Davids to explore the neuroscience behind sustainable high performance. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups, Alex explains why our brains weren't designed for constant busyness and how recovery, focus, and intentional space are essential...