Time Management
About the Episode
Lisa Johnson talks with Dana Allin about how he has been able to focus on time management and productivity amidst a busy life. Dana shares about different resources he has used in both his time as a pastor and his role now overseeing a denomination, specifically related to principles and strategies connected to David Allen’s time management program, Getting Things Done.
About Our Guest
Dana Allin is the Synod Executive of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. He formerly served as the President of the board of ECO, the pastor of Indian River Presbyterian Church in Fort Pierce, FL and the pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Lakewood, CA. Dana attended Fuller Seminary, where he received both an MDiv and a DMin. He also has a BS in Microbiology from University of California, Santa Barbara and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. Dana’s passion to encourage and inspire leaders has led him to develop both the Missional Leader Training program and the Coach Certification Process. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Beth and their three children – Micah, Peyton, and Piper.
Additional Resources
Find the books Dana mentioned:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones By: James Clear
The Time Trap: The Classic Book on Time Management By: Alec Mackenzie and Pat Nickerson
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity By: David Allen
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life By: Nir Eyal and Julie Li
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months By: Brian P. Morgan and Michael Lennington