Sunday Pick: Protecting your time with Linda Babcock | WorkLife with Adam Grant

In this episode of the Work Life podcast, host Adam Grant interviews Linda Babcock, an economics professor and co-author of "The No Club," about strategies for saying no and setting boundaries in professional and personal life. Babcock discusses her research on non-promotable tasks and how women are often disproportionately burdened with them. They explore organizational systems for equitable task allocation, individual strategies for saying no, such as the 24-hour rule and considering opportunity costs, and the importance of negotiating the boundaries of yes. Babcock shares personal experiences and insights from her No Club, emphasizing the need for organizations to address systemic issues and for individuals to prioritize their time and well-being.