In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly introduces her special guest, Ray Pendleton, a collaborator on her upcoming book 'The Three Bucket Leader.' Together, they delve into the book's key concepts, particularly the 'Three Bucket' philosophy designed to optimize time management and personal engagement.
The discussion navigates through the defining characteristics of the three buckets—Bucket One (full engagement), Bucket Two (the Limbo Bucket), and Bucket Three (disengagement). Ray shares his personal journey of moving through these buckets and how it reshaped his focus and professional life. The conversation also introduces the 'Bucket Journal' as a tool for maintaining accountability and consistent self-assessment.
Filled with insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this episode is a thoughtful exploration of how to stay actively engaged and make the most of each minute.
Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader
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This book is for leaders who:
✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.
✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.
✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.
00:00 Introduction to the Three Bucket Leader
01:11 The Journey to Writing the Book
03:00 Understanding Bucket One
07:14 Exploring Bucket Two: The Limbo Bucket
10:21 The Dangers of Living in Bucket Two
14:31 Bucket Three: The Opposite of Engagement
16:24 Ray's Personal Journey Through the Buckets
25:18 Introducing the Bucket Journal
33:01 Daily Accountability and Scoring
39:06 The Importance of Time Management
This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.
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Welcome to the Make Minutes Matter podcast, hosted by Karen Gilhooly, where each episode is dedicated to igniting passion and purpose in the workplace.
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