Quiz: How Crazy Busy are you?

If you did less, would you achieve more?
Zena Open University

Read this book and you’ll get weeks of productive focus in return.

Peter Bregman

Bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional Courage

The master of getting things done. 

Brendan Barns

Founder, London Business Forum

Powerful ideas for getting out of your own way and getting on with work that really makes a difference.

Caroline Goyder

Author of Gravitas and Find Your Voice

If you want to get your professional life back under control, read this book.

Dr Clare Gilbert Laurent

Founding co-Director Shrink Technologies, consultant and faculty member School of Life

No-nonsense ideas for protecting two of our most valuable resources: time and attention.

Paul Viner

Chief Financial Officer Xstrahl, former Finance Director Tottenham Hotspur PLC, Non-Executive Director

The Crazy Busy Cure

Smart management of time and energy – A must-read for all leaders.

Katie Danby

Chief Operating Officer, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC UK Bank

Full of practical tips for employers to allow people to get on with their best work and feel great about themselves. Zena’s Lawn Mower management concept reminds us that clearing the path to productivity should be the first priority of every successful manager.

Margaret Gooch

HR Director, Brakes, a Sysco Company

Lawyers battle with the need to track their hours whilst creating more time for what’s truly important. This book enables us to work and live more efficiently, reconsidering our relationship with time. 

Elaine O’Driscoll

Managing Partner, P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons LLP, Ireland

Business has been too busy for too long. The Crazy Busy Cure is so welcome given the opportunities we now have to build a better working world.

Roger Steare

The Corporate Philosopher

This book is a must read to help busy professionals create uninterrupted blocks of time, feel in control of their day and work at their best.

Emma Crowley

Head of Legal Professional Training, McCann FitzGerald, Ireland

As a head-hunter I assess executives on their ability to think strategically and then execute. 24/7 demands on our time means the ability to manage our focus and attention is vital. This book should be on every leader’s shelf. 

David Goldstone

CEO, David Goldstone Associates

“Crazy good medicine” full of practical tips to cut through the constant clutter of distractions. 

Rod Wooten

Global Marketing Head, Pharma at Novartis

Organisations following Zena’s steps will see a measurable step-change in those key areas that boost productivity including motivation, happiness, innovation and ultimately delivery of business outcomes.

Vikki Osborne

Global Culture, Change Management and Future Capabilities Lead, Brambles