Practical Productivity
A Guide to Surviving Life’s Juggling Act
Monisha Kumar Longacre
UPCOMING RELEASE
Feeling like you're one dropped ball away from everything crashing down? No matter how skilled we are at managing our time, we inevitably face more demands than we can handle, each obligation yet another piece of an ever-expanding puzzle. Practical Productivity is your battle-tested guide to mastering life's most challenging juggling act.
From handling multiple executive roles to managing a household with two children and a traveling spouse, Monisha Longacre has mastered the moves that keep all the pieces in play while knowing which ones can wait their turn.
This isn't another abstract productivity philosophy – it's an immediately actionable playbook organized into six critical domains: Your Time, Your Lists, Your Stuff, Your Day, Your Life, and Your Effectiveness. Written specifically for busy people balancing multiple priorities and needing real solutions to get it all done, each section provides a flexible framework for experimenting with different approaches until you find what works for you.
Whether you're overwhelmed by competing priorities, struggling to maintain balance, or simply trying to make the most of each day, you'll discover proven strategies for doing what matters most with the time you have. Transform your approach to productivity and discover how to win at living a more balanced, productive life.
PRAISE & REVIEWS
"In a world obsessed with productivity hacks and quick fixes, Monisha brings a refreshingly experimental mindset to the challenge of getting things done. In Practical Productivity, she shows that productivity isn't about following someone else's "perfect" system—it's about discovering what works for you. This book is a roadmap for finding and refining approaches until you find your own path to peak productivity. If you're tired of one-size-fits-all solutions and ready to build an approach that actually sticks, this is your guide."
Chris Bailey, international bestselling author of Hyperfocus, The Productivity Project, and How to Calm Your Mind
“Having witnessed Monisha masterfully balance her family, career, personal life, and service to others for over 20 years, I can attest to her exceptional productivity skills. In Practical Productivity, she shares the secrets of her success, offering perfectly bite-sized tips for anyone overwhelmed with their busy schedules. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to achieve more with less stress."
Lisa Chang, EVP & Global Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
“Practical Productivity isn't just a book—it's the distillation of Monisha's lived philosophy. She stands out for having the discipline and energy to bring her ideas to life, having mastered the very productivity skills she generously shares in these pages. From conquering distractions to taming endless to-do lists, each chapter offers practical wisdom drawn from her commitment to living a productive, balanced life.”
Vandana Sharma, Chief Risk Officer, Citibank, N. A.
"Practical Productivity gives special attention not only to my beloved to-do list, but also to the powerful idea that less is more. It teaches readers how to balance priorities as well as flex their "say no" muscles. This guide is a productivity must for getting the right things done."
Paula Rizzo, author of Listful Thinking and Listful Living, Emmy Award Winning TV Producer
Release Date: April 15, 2025 (COMING SOON)
Formats: Hardback, Paperback, Ebook
ISBN 979-8-9926212-1-1 | 979-8-9926212-0-4 | 979-8-9926212-2-8
5 x 8 inches | 260 Pages