Why We Changed Our Workday—and Had Our Most Successful Year Ever - Episode 32

What if productivity, creativity, and personal fulfillment didn’t have to compete?

In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we share the unique work system we use at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women—and why it’s led to our most successful year to date.

We break down how collaboration hours, deep-focus workdays, and real flexibility help our team produce better work without burnout. The result? Record-breaking internships, major events, stronger creative output, and a workplace culture that supports both excellence and real life.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why rethinking how we work matters more than working longer

How focused collaboration speeds up big projects

Why flexibility can actually raise standards

What this model means for women balancing career, family, and long-term growth

If you’ve ever felt like there should be a better way to work—this episode is for you.
Would you thrive in a system like this? Tell us below.

Timestamps
00:00 — Why we’re finally sharing our unconventional work system
01:36 — How collaboration hours actually work (and why they’re limited)
02:18 — Flexibility doesn’t mean working less
03:06 — The productivity wall most workplaces ignore
04:27 — Why shorter work windows produce better results
05:41 — Shifting from “clocking hours” to pursuing excellence
07:14 — Where our deepest, most important work really happens
08:49 — Blending the best of remote work and in-person collaboration
11:27 — How this model reduces burnout—especially long-term
13:39 — Why limited collaboration speeds up major projects

06:26 - “Deep Work,” by Cal Newport: https://a.co/d/8ZWD097

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.

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