Laura Vanderkam Books
Linda Vanderkam lives with her husband and their four young children in the United States. I Know How She Does It is her third book on the issue of time management, after What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, published in 2013, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, published in 2010. In addition to her writing, she has also made numerous appearances on TV programs, including The Today Show, and has published articles in various newspapers.
I Know How She Does It
What's I Know How She Does It about?
I Know How She Does It (2015) reveals how career-minded women balance work, family and time for themselves. Based on extensive research covering time logs to interviews, these blinks provide practical advice on time management for the modern working mother.
Who should read I Know How She Does It?
- New mothers seeking advice on how to resume their professional life
- Working mothers who want to rebuild their careers
- Managers and employees seeking insight into the juggling act required of their female colleagues
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
What's What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast about?
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (2013) is a guide to the early hours. Packed with useful tips drawn from the lives of today’s highfliers, it lays out an actionable plan that’ll help you design and implement your perfect morning routine. Do that, and you’ll find time for the things that matter most to you. Even better – once you’ve mastered a few time-management skills and revolutionized your mornings, you’ll be set to boost your work performance and get the most out of your weekends.
Who should read What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast?
- Managers
- Parents
- Entrepreneurs
- Busy bees
What's Off the Clock about?
Off the Clock (2018) gives practical advice on how to get more out of your time, from freeing up your busy schedule to achieving more work in shorter intervals. Using personal anecdotes as well as scientific insights, Vanderkam explores why some of us feel like we have all the time in the world, while others feel as though time is slipping through their fingers.
In an exclusive blink, Laura Vanderkam explains what you can do today to feel less busy and get more done.
Who should read Off the Clock?
- Anyone struggling with time management
- Workaholics looking for productivity tips
- Psychology enthusiasts looking for new insights
The New Corner Office
What's The New Corner Office about?
The New Corner Office (2020) is a practical guide to succeeding in the world of remote work. This timely tome is filled with sensible advice for remaining creative and productive while working from home.
Who should read The New Corner Office?
- Remote workers seeking new success strategies
- Managers skeptical about the benefits of remote work
- Anyone looking to stay productive while working from home
What's 168 Hours about?
168 Hours (2010) provides a revolutionary strategy to manage your time. Author Laura Vanderkam has discovered that successful people have a unique mindset, one that helps them fit everything they value into their week. By learning to time-manage like they do, you can free yourself from the daily grind and focus on what really matters.
Who should read 168 Hours?
- Employees trapped in demanding and unfulfilling jobs
- Parents who want more quality time with their kids
- Creatives struggling to pursue their dreams
Tranquility by Tuesday
What's Tranquility by Tuesday about?
Tranquility by Tuesday (2022) is a practical guide to scheduling and organizing your time, week by week, to have a more peaceful and productive life. Through tips, anecdotes, and guided questions, you can regain control and improve your quality of life.
Who should read Tranquility by Tuesday?
- Parents juggling family obligations and personal time
- Busy professionals who want to find more tranquility in their days
- Anyone seeking to become more organized and make more time for themselves