For years the energy industry didn’t change all that much. New developments in equipment and technology changed the way they did things, of course, but the general business model remained largely the same. The main focus was on coal and gas and they always had a growing market for it. But now things are changing.
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My goal is to help you win in business and life by getting or developing the assets and resources you need to achieve your objectives based on your character, your personality, and your values.
For the last few years I help and support entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers as a “remote consultant” and coach using available technology and widespread tools to help them become more effective and grow themselves, their business, and their audience.
As a consultant I am in the business of keeping learning new things and trying to implement them in different business cases. It is not always easy, but many times is effective and brings a huge impact on various sectors.
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My Book Towards Personal Productivity is now available for immediate download from various eBook Shops! This practical guide is a personal productivity strategy book that will help you to focus on the important things and do what’s matters most.
The book focuses on the 3 main areas you need to address (and master) in order to become more productive.
Namely the productivity concepts, the approaches, the systems, and the tools you can employ to become more effective.
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You eventually stop wondering, “What do I want to be?” in exchange for, “Is this really something I’m destined to keep doing?” Maybe it kept a roof over your head. Maybe you closed your eyes when you graduated, and now you’re ten years in, working with spreadsheets or meetings you don’t necessarily get a rush from anymore. You’re not the only one. It used to generally be a massive risk shifting lanes in life after a period.
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Leadership in the digital age is no longer just about vision and communication—it’s also about managing time, energy, and focus in a world full of distractions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, freelancer, or small business owner, the demands on your productivity have never been greater.
But here’s the challenge: most productivity systems weren’t built for leaders. They focus on output without considering strategy, delegation, mindset, or the unique pressures of managing people and making decisions.
That’s why I wrote “Leadership Productivity.” This book is your practical framework for getting the right things done—without sacrificing clarity, creativity, or your well-being.
If you’ve ever said, “I’m busy all day but nothing gets finished,” or “I need more structure to lead effectively,” this book is for you.
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It might be a truism to repeat it again and again, but leadership is closely related to productivity and effectiveness. The one cannot exist (or co-existed) or function without the other!
Whatever the leadership style may you employ to lead your life and business, whatever infrastructure or organization you have in place, you cannot be truly successful before you learn to integrate your productivity schemes in your leadership style.
I believe leadership is important!
Important for your personal life as well as for your business life!
Most people failed to realize that and when they do, they usually surpass the notion thinking that “these things are not for me!”
But, I will argue, they are!
Leadership is not for the selected few. It is for anyone wants to make a difference in her/his life!
It is for you, it is for me, it is for everybody!
And that makes it unique.
The fact is that everybody can use leadership principles if only:
A lot of work, you would say! Not quite, I would answer! And here is where it goes the productivity part to the leadership equation!
If you have the target to become more effective to your personal and professional life and you have tired of quick solutions which draining your resources and leave you empty I have a different approach!
And it starts here!
It starts by saying to you that:
There are no shortcuts!
So, before anything else, you should start by that! There is a lot of work ahead.
Reading this book is not something you do in order to remove it from your to-do list!
It is something you should invest on (and I am not speaking about money!)
It is something you should read and practice the ideas presents in order to have the results you should (expected to) have!
The Leadership Productivity Book is not the kind of book you should read if:
If you do not fall within the above categories, please, go on!
This isn’t a book for productivity nerds who just want to do more.
It’s for purpose-driven leaders who want to do what matters—better, faster, and with less friction.
This book is ideal for:
If your to-do list keeps growing but your output isn’t aligned with your goals—this book will change how you work and lead.
Leadership Productivity isn’t just about checking off tasks. It’s about leading with intention, working with purpose, and building systems that support real outcomes.
Here’s what you’ll learn inside:
Every section is designed to give you actionable ideas you can apply to your business, team, or personal workflow—starting today.
I wrote the Leadership Productivity book as a personal guide to my own quests related to leadership and productivity. It is a guide that served me well during the past years when I’d like to design my life on my own terms and bring tangible results! And it is also a book helped a lot of people to realize their capabilities and change the way they used to do things.
With this book, I would like to help you realize your strengths and limitations and furthermore as an aid to help you design a more effective life.
How do I know that whatever I present in the book, works? Fair question.
Simple, because I have tested them and I have experienced the results first-hand!
The material the book covers have been presented many times on my blog, in workshops and in closed groups aiming to self-leadership and personal development.
I start writing this book first of all as a personal guide towards techniques and hacks that would help me to be more productive and shave an amount of my time for the things matter to me most (stay more time with my family, paint more, write more, read more, exercise more, visiting more places, etc.)
Or, at least, that I thought!
Soon I realize that leadership, as the productivity, are not about patches or hacks. Is not about fixing a thing there, remedy something here and you are all set up and ready to go! No, not at all!
Leadership and productivity as concepts and ways of life are about change who you are!
It about changing your mindset in relation to what you are doing, how to do it and what you expect as a result of your action.
The Leadership Productivity Book starts from what leadership is (common but obscure subject in these days) up to the point of how to use the principles of leadership productivity in your everyday life.
The book includes valuable theoretical insights and actionable approaches (including my personal approach!) covering the following subjects:
With the exception of the above subjects, the book also includes a quite expanded resource section which would help you to read more about the ideas depicted in this book.
The Leadership Productivity Book focuses on how to organize your life to become an effective leader!
It is a book for the people want to make a difference in their lives and work knowing, that first, they must change themselves!
Aristotle once wrote:
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. (Aristotle)
I totally agree with that dictum and I think that everybody should embed good habits, thought and practices in his/her life.
That’s why I believe that you should buy this book! If nothing else, to suggest your ideas, routes, and approaches to better your life and acquire the ownership of your work and life!
Takis Athanassiou is a digital consultant strategist, and productivity mentor who helps professionals and organizations achieve clarity, focus, and results. With over 15 years of experience in leadership, training, and business consulting, he has guided thousands of individuals toward high-performance lifestyles and sustainable success.
On his blog, workshops, and podcast, Takis shares real-world systems for productivity, digital work, and leadership. His work blends tech-savvy tools with timeless leadership principles—perfect for modern knowledge workers and creators.
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In a world constantly demanding more from us—more input, more decisions, more effort—the concept of simplicity feels almost radical. We chase productivity and success, yet often find ourselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. What if the path to true fulfillment, effectiveness, and peace isn’t about doing more—but about doing less?
“Simplicity: Exploring the Path of Least Resistance” is a concise yet profound book that invites you to rethink how you approach life, work, and goals. Rather than pushing harder against the tide, author Takis Athanassiou encourages you to embrace a new mindset—one that values clarity over clutter, and flow over friction.
This book is not about abandoning ambition. It’s about redefining success by aligning your actions with ease, purpose, and momentum.
It is a toolkit for modern thinkers, creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking to lead a life that feels aligned, effective, and ultimately more rewarding.
If you feel overwhelmed by complexity, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to do more—this book is for you.
Instead of presenting a rigid system or overwhelming framework, Simplicity delivers actionable wisdom rooted in real-world experience and leadership insight. It explores the “path of least resistance”—not as laziness, but as a smart, strategic route toward what truly matters.
You’ll learn how to:
Before diving into the core lessons of the book, it’s important to note: this is not a theoretical read. It’s a guide you’ll come back to repeatedly. The ideas here are designed to simplify—not just your external environment, but your mindset and workflow as well.
Inside the pages of this book, you’ll discover how to:
Whether you’re building a business, working in a team, or just trying to navigate a better path for yourself, these tools will help you build traction without burnout.
Simplicity speaks directly to a growing community of creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who are tired of living in reactive mode. If you’re looking to step off the treadmill of complexity and begin moving intentionally with ease—this book is for you.
This is an essential read for:
If you’ve ever thought “There has to be an easier way,” this book shows you how to find it—and live it.
Takis Athanassiou is not just a writer—he is a mentor, strategist, and entrepreneur with decades of experience helping professionals find clarity in complexity. Through his blog, coaching sessions, digital tools, and thought leadership, Takis has helped thousands of readers and clients eliminate unnecessary friction and unlock meaningful progress.
His mission is to empower people to live intentionally by embracing systems, simplicity, and personal growth. Simplicity is an extension of that mission, offering a timeless, accessible approach for anyone seeking to lead better and live deeper.
Learn more at takisathanassiou.com
“A breath of fresh air in a noisy world. This book reminded me that slowing down can actually speed me up.”
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“It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing what matters. This book helps you find that path.”
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Don’t wait for things to slow down. Take control of your energy, your time, and your path—starting today. Simplicity: Exploring the Path of Least Resistance is your roadmap to a more intentional, powerful way of living.
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Have you ever wondered why some brands seem to effortlessly connect with their audience while others struggle to get noticed? What makes a brand effective, visible, and noticeable and the other unnoticed? What influences audiences to favor one brand over another, even when the reasons aren’t immediately obvious? The secret is content marketing—a way to create meaningful connections that lead to long-term success.
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In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is key to achieving both personal and professional success. Whether you’re managing projects, organizing tasks, or brainstorming ideas, AI can be an invaluable partner.
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Your employees are a valuable asset for your business. But much like any asset, its value will depend on how well you care for it over the years. Still, caring for your employees means much more than just making sure they have a steady paycheck.
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