Think you’re the world’s best multitasker? Know someone who thinks they can do many things at once? Here’s your chance to put your skills to this test! In this video, I walk you through the all-new version of my myth of multitasking exercise. Complete the exercise. Share your result below. Then invite at least two people … Continue reading “The Myth of Multitasking Exercise – Updated”
Category: Focused Business
How taking action is more effective than taking notes
Don’t take notes. Take action. Have you ever had a lightbulb moment during a speaking presentation? This is something I often start my presentation talking about with the audience. You know what I’m talking about…the moment when you think of a great idea inspired by the speaker on stage. When that happens, take actionable notes … Continue reading “How taking action is more effective than taking notes”
Why scheduling time for your Most Valuable Activities keeps chaos at bay
Where there are too many options, chaos ensues. While in Paris recently, the Place Charles de Gaulle beneath the Arc de Triomphe caught my attention. The roundabout is known for the chaotic traffic due to the 12 different directions you can go once inside. It’s the perfect metaphor of a clock, with the 12 different points, and … Continue reading “Why scheduling time for your Most Valuable Activities keeps chaos at bay”
How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus
“That’s a great idea!” A great idea is the seed of every successful business on Earth. It can also be a very enticing distraction that breaks down your focus. While at a speaking engagement in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of meeting Dakota Hanshew. This young man, at only 23 … Continue reading “How a “Perhaps List” keeps your great idea in focus”
Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus
“Can I ask you a quick question?” Recently, I spoke to the incredible LinkedIn Learning team in Dublin, about the Myth of Multitasking. I talk about the “Dreaded Double Q,” and how it encourages the Culture of Vultures. A vulture swoops about, waiting for an opening to drop in and take a bite of a … Continue reading “Why a quick question is destroying your productivity and focus”