109 - Why A To-Do List Is A Bad Idea for FinTech Leaders

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I explain why to-do lists aren’t actually as helpful as many time-management gurus would have you believe! I also share a new approach that you can use to define your strategic priorities instead of a to-do list.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies!</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you are on Apple, just </span><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/compliance-that-makes-sense/id1535160531"><strong>click here to review</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and tell me what your favorite part of the podcast is. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Today's episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:42] What time management gurus have led us to believe about to-do lists.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:16] The problems with to-do lists.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[02:20] Examples of common to-do list items. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[02:46] Why to-do lists don’t often contain strategic priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[03:54] Items that you don’t want to find on your compliance department’s to-do list.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[05:22] Indicators that your compliance department is not prioritizing the right things. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[06:04] Shifts that are taking place within hugely profitable companies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[07:29] The importance of understanding the difference between busy work and solving real problems. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[08:06] A new approach to defining the strategic priorities in your business. </span></p>