Leslie Perlow

Leslie Perlow

Providing solutions for an always-connected workforce

Harvard Business School professor Leslie Perlow helps teams redesign how they work in order to achieve better work and better lives. What once seemed impossible – finding time for your family, friends, and even yourself – is not only possible, but can also make you and your colleagues more productive. 

"The genius of Perlow’s program is that it lets workaholics reclaim time for their personal lives without sacrificing on-the-job effectiveness." —Forbes

"Perlow’s advice should be taken seriously."  —The Economist

New York Times: “Yes, You Can”

New York Times: “Yes, You Can”

​Sheryl Sandberg and her new book Lean In deals with successes and challenges in seeking and maintaining leadership positions that today's women face. Read the Story »

Huffington Post Blog: “Why Working in the Office Is Bad for You”

Huffington Post Blog: “Why Working in the Office Is Bad for You”

​Office perks are keeping employees on the premises longer. Does this really benefit the workers? Or the employer? Read the Story »

Fast Company: “Slacking At Work Is a Controversial Productivity Tool—So Is There a Better Way?”

Fast Company: “Slacking At Work Is a Controversial Productivity Tool—So Is There a Better Way?”

​Keeping out productivity might be a question of creating a workflow that is more sustainable, by fostering a culture where people are encouraged to unplug and renew and redefining our terms of success. There are a few great steps to start. Read the Story »

NBCNews.com: “Management Tip of the Day: Try not responding for a change”

NBCNews.com: “Management Tip of the Day: Try not responding for a change”

​Management tip of the day, adapted from Sleeping with Your Smartphone. Read the Story »

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About the Book

In Sleeping with Your Smartphone, Harvard Business School professor Leslie Perlow reveals how you can disconnect and become more productive in the process.She demonstrates that it is possible to devote more time to your personal life and accomplish more at work.

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Sleeping With Your Smartphone