Drop the Ball
Time management book by Tiffany Dufu focused on achieving work-life integration for women through strategic delegation, letting go of perfectionism, and prioritizing what truly matters.
Last updated: 2026-03-19 12:02
Overview
"Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less" by Tiffany Dufu is a time management book specifically addressing the challenges women face in balancing career ambitions with personal responsibilities. It advocates for strategic delegation and letting go of the myth of "doing it all."
Core Philosophy
The book challenges the notion that women should handle everything perfectly and instead encourages deliberately "dropping the ball" on tasks that don't align with your highest priorities and values.
Key Concepts
- Strategic Delegation - Identify what you can delegate to partners, colleagues, or services
- Let Go of Perfectionism - Accept that not everything needs to be done perfectly
- Clarify Your Priorities - Focus on what matters most to you personally and professionally
- Redefine Success - Move beyond societal expectations to your own definition
- Partner Engagement - Involve partners in sharing household and family responsibilities
- Work-Life Integration - Blend rather than balance work and personal life
- Release Guilt - Free yourself from the guilt of not doing everything
Target Audience
- Working mothers
- Professional women balancing multiple roles
- Anyone struggling with perfectionism
- People seeking better work-life integration
- Women in leadership positions
Author Background
Tiffany Dufu is a leadership expert and Chief Leadership Officer who has worked with organizations advancing women and girls.
Format
Available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and e-book formats.
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