Have you ever sat down to work, only to be pulled in a dozen directions—emails, Slack messages, endless browser tabs—all demanding your attention? You’re not alone.

All the technological advancements have made it almost impossible to focus.

But what if it didn’t have to be this way?

Fortunately, this week’s guest is here to share with us how you can be more focused at work and finally reclaim your workday.

Today’s guest is Marcey Rader. Marcey is a speaker, coach, and author who helps individuals and companies reclaim their workdays with health-powered productivity™. As the founder of RaderCo, she’s worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, inspiring sustainable habits to work well and play more.

In this episode, Marcey shares why so many of us are more distracted than ever—and what focus really looks like in today’s workplace. She also provides practical advice on how to use project management systems to streamline communication and how structured office hours can empower your team instead.

Lastly, for members of the Podcast+, Marcey reveals strategies for effective one-on-ones and a simple but powerful Zoom trick to help you and your team stay focused during meetings.

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Conversation Topics

(00:00) Introduction
(01:49) Why people are more distracted than ever
(07:48) The hard truth about multitasking
(11:37) How to stay focused at work
(16:23) Setting boundaries with work emails
(19:52) Can slow replies build independence?
(22:01) How to prevent email from derailing your day
(29:13) A great manager Marcey has worked for
(30:43) Keep up with Marcey
(31:15) [Extended Episode Only] How to make one-on-ones more engaging and productive
(34:54) [Extended Episode Only] #1 Zoom trick to avoid distractions during meetings

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Keep up with Marcey Rader

- Follow Marcey on LinkedIn here

- Get a copy of her book, Reclaim Your Workday, here

- Power up your productivity here

- Visit her website for more information here

Exclusive Discounted Price for Powered Path Program

Members of Podcast+ get Marcey’s Powered Path Program at an exclusive discount.

The Powered Path Program is a one-hour productivity boost designed to help you and your team reflect, prioritize, and plan more effectively (without adding extra work to your plate). For managers, this program will help you:

✅Streamline 1:1s to make them more efficient and action-driven
✅Ensure wins aren’t forgotten by tracking progress throughout the year, not just at review time
✅Make reflection and planning easier so you and your team stay focused on what matters most.

To get this bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.

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356: Escape the Distraction Trap Before It Drains You with Marcey Rader

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356: Escape the Distraction Trap Before It Drains You with Marcey Rader