What price are you paying for your switchtasking? The currency is time. I recently spoke at an event for Abrigo about how multitasking disrupts growth. Imagine this: you’re at your desk, focused on a project, when your phone rings. You stop and switch your focus to the conversation with a coworker. After that talk ends, … Continue reading “Why switchtasking is costing you hours of lost time”
How to stay focused and productive in an open office environment
“How can I focus without walls around me?” The perils of an open office! I’m here in Zurich, Switzerland, speaking to executives from a pharmaceutical company. Weeks before the event, I asked them: “What is the most common cause of interruptions in your day?” They mentioned emails, meetings, and instant messages, of course. Yet, the … Continue reading “How to stay focused and productive in an open office environment”
How storytelling is key to successful recruitment
“Why is it so hard to find the right candidate for the job?” Well, have you tried storytelling yet? I’m here in downtown Seattle visiting the beautiful offices of my great friend, Paul Freed. He is one of the partners of a well known recruiting company called Herd Freed Hartz. They work with some big companies … Continue reading “How storytelling is key to successful recruitment”
Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective
“I’m buried in tasks! What should be my priority?” If prioritization is a struggle for you, I’d love to share a helpful tip! I’m here in this beautiful auditorium, in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I just finished speaking about” The Myth of Multitasking” to Rowen University. Rowan is a public research and medical campus. They’re training … Continue reading “Why prioritization in terms of what is most valuable is more effective”
How a to-do list keeps you from living your best life
What do Aaron Paul and I have in common? We’re both in this month’s edition of Men’s Journal! I’m a huge Breaking Bad fan, so that’s pretty cool for me. While Aaron’s showing off his posing talent wearing the latest fashions, I was interviewed on the topic, “The Myth of Multitasking,” for an article on … Continue reading “How a to-do list keeps you from living your best life”
