Ever since the country shut down, many leaders I know are finding it increasingly hard to focus on work. I’m thankful that I’ve been practicing attention management for the last decade—a practice that helps me shift my mind to a state best suited to accomplish a...
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been invited to be a contributor to the Forbes Leadership Channel! Twice each month I’ll be sharing insights from my lifelong study of productivity and performance, and my work with executives and teams. You can sign up to...
Updated July 15, 2020 “Stop procrastinating by using the ‘2 minute rule’ of time management.” This is a popular refrain I hear over and over from productivity experts. The problem is that often this “2 minute rule” isn’t used correctly. It makes me imagine...
It wasn’t too long ago (even though it feels like forever!) that a majority of American workers sat at their office desks and wished they could telecommute instead. The longing was based on a need to reclaim time in their day, and maybe improve their work-life...
This post was updated May 17, 2020 Every leader knows one of the most challenging aspects of your role is managing and developing your people—identifying the gaps in their skills, and helping them to fill those gaps. Building and growing a team of capable and...
If you’ve read any of my books, you know that I believe meditation is one of several useful attention management strategies in the pursuit of productivity improvement. Meditation increases your ability to recognize what’s on your mind, and what “brain state” you’re...
Transitioning to remote work is a gift to some and a nightmare to others. Some people might hope to continue with at least part-time telecommuting after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and others can’t wait to get back to the office. Either way, remote work is where we...
In many ways, this is a scary time. Being a speaker and trainer, thankfully some of my work has gone virtual. But much of it has been canceled or “postponed until further notice.” I know you’re facing your own challenges, and so I thought I’d share some ways I’m...
Email management can be a daunting task. Lots of systems, tools, and games promise to help your team get a handle on email. But there’s really a simple truth about managing email that most people overlook. And if you don’t acknowledge it, no email tip, trick, game, or...
I recently sat down with Steve Harper, a fellow entrepreneur and speaker, to discuss attention management and my newest book. You can listen to the podcast or read excerpts from the transcript below. On the Path to Productivity... SH: I know you’re...
