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No wonder we have a crisis of attention with so many devices out there. Sometimes, you're watching TV, you've got your cell phone going, you get your iPad going, and the TV is on. We do have a struggle in this country to pay attention to anything. Someone who knows this very well is my next guest, Curt Steinhorst, a keynote speaker and author.

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. This week Curt discusses why work-life balance is an unattainable goal — and what to strive for instead. More on this topic:Focuswise blog post: Beyond the Illusion of BalanceLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech CoachFind Curt on LinkedIn

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. This week Curt tackles the most damaging (yet overlooked) form of burnout: the one occurring at the top.  He shares insight on why leader burnout is so prevalent, and what his personal strategy is for keeping it at bay in his senior leadership role at Venus Aerospace.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt shares a personal experience from his recent vacation that  exposed the challenge of having the world's concerns integrated into every aspect of our lives.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

Have you ever struggled with "monkey brain"? What is deep work and how can we build it into our week? What do we do about information overload? Tune in this week as guest Curt Steinhorst answers these questions by highlighting tips and techniques we can use to stay fully present and increase our work efficiency.  The goal is to find that sweet spot - Karen Allen calls it the "flow zone" - where we're challenged enough to stay engaged, but not too much that we want to throw our laptops out of the window. We know focus and attention are crucial skills that can transform the way we work and live but how do we balance and prioritize everything that grabs our attention throughout the day? Curt shares his advice to help us structure our day so we can dive into deep work, set boundaries, and prioritize what matters. Time to ditch the monkey brain and embrace our inner productivity champion! ---- Mentions:  Can I Have Your Attention? book by Curt Steinhorst Deep Work podcast episode with Jenny Blake  Flow book by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Curt Steinhorst is the Head of People at Venus Aerospace, author of “Can I Have Your Attention?” and founder of Focus Wise. Follow Curt Steinhorst on Linked In and Instagram, or buy his book Can I Have Your Attention? Watch his TEDx talk, “How to Like Work Again…No, Seriously.” His website is www.curtsteinhorst.com. Want to support the “In the Details” podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever struggled with "monkey brain"? What is deep work and how can we build it into our week? What do we do about information overload? Tune in this week as guest Curt Steinhorst answers these questions by highlighting tips and techniques we can use to stay fully present and increase our work efficiency.  The goal is to find that sweet spot - Karen Allen calls it the "flow zone" - where we're challenged enough to stay engaged, but not too much that we want to throw our laptops out of the window. We know focus and attention are crucial skills that can transform the way we work and live but how do we balance and prioritize everything that grabs our attention throughout the day? Curt shares his advice to help us structure our day so we can dive into deep work, set boundaries, and prioritize what matters. Time to ditch the monkey brain and embrace our inner productivity champion! ---- Mentions:  Can I Have Your Attention? book by Curt Steinhorst Deep Work podcast episode with Jenny Blake  Flow book by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Curt Steinhorst is the Head of People at Venus Aerospace, author of “Can I Have Your Attention?” and founder of Focus Wise. Follow Curt Steinhorst on Linked In and Instagram, or buy his book Can I Have Your Attention? Watch his TEDx talk, “How to Like Work Again…No, Seriously.” His website is www.curtsteinhorst.com. Want to support the “In the Details” podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses one of the most common distractions that leaders face: An obsession with new and novel ideas. Episode links:Curt's blog post expanding on Shiny Object SyndromeLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses one of the most pervasive meeting misconceptions plaguing corporate America: that being in the room equals being in the know.Episode links:Forbes article: Top 5 Meeting Myths That Sabotage Success by Curt SteinhorstLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt discusses why feeling stagnant or bored at work is often the result of being too good at your job, and he shares two ways that successful leaders can rise above the static and create opportunities where they're challenged. Episode links:Curt's Forbes article: Stagnant Career? Three Tips For GrowthLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. This week Curt shares his ADHD story, his all time career low, and how his struggles with distraction led to a career in focus.Episode links:Blog post: Curt's ADHD StoryLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseFocusFit ChallengeHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorProfessional Speech Coach

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Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. This week, Curt discusses why self awareness is a leadership must-have. Show Links:Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace By Curt SteinhorstA Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix By Edwin H FriedmanLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. Most people attribute work exhaustion to the volume of responsibilities on their plates. But attention science tells us there is something else at play. In this week's podcast, Curt explains context shifting and its detrimental effect on our ability to be productive, engaged, and find satisfaction in our work. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst, global expert on leadership, workplace culture, and attention. This week Curt discusses the two most critical questions leaders should ask to avoid the "infinity trap" and define what deserves their involvement — and what doesn't.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention at work, Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt gets real about missions statements. Even though crafting a mission statement is an arduous process, leaders often miscalculate how much it can motivate their people, trigger meaningful engagement, or encourage employees to stick around. So what does motivate employees? Tune in for three factors that actually matter to employees. If you're a leader who wants to drive, engage, and keep the people in your organization, then put these factors to work for you. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Bestselling author and founder and CEO of Focuswise, Curt Steinhorst, is a pioneer in understanding the influence of human attention on organizational productivity and health. In this episode, we discuss creating a routine to transition your attention from work to home. Read Curt's book, Can I Have Your Attention? Learn more about Focuswise and book Curt to speak for your organization. Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation ______________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention at work, Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt dives into the  challenges companies face today — particularly keeping good employees and improving productivity. Despite our best efforts, people are less engaged than ever at work, and leaving their jobs in droves. Tune in to hear how we are misdiagnosing the problem. Links from today's episode:Forbes: Drowning in Meetings & Messages Flow: The Psychology of Optimal ExperienceLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseHead of People & Culture at Venus AerospaceForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Bestselling author and founder and CEO of Focuswise, Curt Steinhorst, is a pioneer in understanding the influence of human attention on organizational productivity and health. In this episode, we discuss the four key principles for maximizing your productivity. Read Curt's book, Can I Have Your Attention? Learn more about Focuswise and book Curt to speak for your organization. Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation ______________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author and founder and CEO of Focuswise, Curt Steinhorst, is a pioneer in understanding the influence of human attention on organizational productivity and health. In this episode, we discuss the four variables that drive productive and satisfying work. Read Curt's book, Can I Have Your Attention? Learn more about Focuswise and book Curt to speak for your organization. Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation ______________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses micromanagers. It's no secret that they are NOT great leaders. Curt shares why people are still hindering the growth of their businesses — and their people — with this ineffective (and dehumanizing) leadership style, and how to avoid becoming a micromanager. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Curt Steinhorst is the bestselling author of Can I Have Your Attention? Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace, and is a regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy. He is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. After years of studying the impact of tech on human behavior, Curt founded Focuswise, a consultancy that equips organizations to overcome the distinct challenges of the constantly-connected workplace. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, Curt knows intimately the challenges companies face to keep the attention of today's distracted workforce and customer. He has coached executives, TV personalities, and well-known professional athletes on how to effectively communicate and create focus when they speak to audiences, lead their employees, and engage their customers. Curt's unique insight and entertaining speaking style has captured the attention of audiences worldwide. He speaks more than seventy-five times a year to organizations that include everyone from global leadership associations and nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 Questions. More places you can find Curt: Linkedin - Curt Steinhorst Twitter - @curtsteinhorst Website - https://www.curtsteinhorst.com/ Book - Can I Have Your Attention

Welcome back to another Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt reveals how in an era when Elon Musk's Starlink aims to bring internet connectivity to every part of our planet, sometimes it pays to follow a different path — make that a dirt road — to a fully disconnected place (while they still exist). Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.In this week's episode Curt examines why efficiency may not always be a good thing. In fact, there's a dark, soul-sucking side that will eventually propel us backward instead of forward. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt explores the problem with meetings and how the real dilemma is not having enough daily capacity to work on our responsibilities and priorities. Show links:Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work (Microsoft)Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt shares tips on how to avoid avoiding important tasks.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. Today, Curt shares how he organizes his day. It's a hybrid "new tech" / old school system that gives him the structure he needs to get important work done and the flexibility to manage whatever pops up along the way.Episode Links:NotionLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.This week Curt shares three keys for creating (and keeping) the kinds of boundaries that let you achieve the work-life balance you desire — and feel good about it.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt shares what some leaders are doing to give their employees back to work flexibility — and what unexpected challenges they face. Show links:Infographic — Why does everyone want to work from home Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. Leaders can't make great decisions if they're busy making every decision. This week, Curt shares one essential question leaders can ask their team that can eliminate 50% of decision overload. Links from today's episode:Email info@focuswise.com for the roles and responsibilities template mentioned by Curt. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.This week Curt shares two cases where leaders losing valuable team members found ways to let their remaining people know how much they mattered — and that made all the difference. More on this topic:Forbes Article: Work Has Been Demoted — The Hidden Story Behind The Great ResignationLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to Focus in Five with Curt Steinhorst. In today's podcast, Curt shares three mind shifts leaders can adopt to prevent their people from leaving.If you're interested in more ideas to keep your staff satisfied with their work, take a look at Curt's TED Talk, “How to Like Work Again... No, Seriously!”Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus in Five podcast with Curt Steinhorst. In this week's podcast, Curt suggests a different way to increase your productivity while reducing some of that pressure and freeing up your mental space.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistTedX Talk SpeakerBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.This week Curt shares the stories of three sub-par CEOs (including what each one did to deserve disparaging remarks) and how we, as leaders, can learn from these examples to keep our focus where it should be.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work at www.focuswise.com.Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt reveals a big, big change for 2022 –– he's doing something he NEVER thought he would do. (Hint: it involves suborbital space.) Episode links: Venus AerospaceLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another FocusBreak with Curt Steinhorst. This week, Curt shares a story about friend and colleague, Mark Skeba, reaching a breaking point in his corporate career – that moment he recognized work was negatively impacting his life and that he needed to do something about it. Tune in to hear how focusing on an idea that is thousands of years old helped him find the rest he needed.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.There's a pervasive myth in today's work culture that most of us still believe: Success is tied to constant availability and prioritizing work above all else. But one friend and client, Mark Rampolla, has proven the opposite. He is the very successful founder and former CEO of ZICO Beverages. Tune in to this week's Focus Break to hear a powerful story that Mark once told Curt – one that Curt reflects on whenever he realizes work is preventing him from being present in the other areas of life when they matter most.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach 

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. Drama. If you're a leader, you have to deal with it on your team. And if you're like most leaders, you don't want anything to do with it. Curt recently had a conversation with Kris Gaerlan, President of Dallas Lease Returns, about how he leads his team — and Kris shared a radically different approach for handling workplace friction adapted from the Karpman Triangle. Listen in to learn how to stay out of the fray.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with Curt Steinhorst – global leader on attention and focus. We all want our work to be meaningful. And right now, when so many people are questioning the value of their jobs, leaders have an incredible opportunity to make the significance of their employees' contributions clear to them. It's how Elon Musk keeps talented people despite long work hours. And it can create long-term loyalty among the employees at your company, too. Tune in to this week's Focus Break to hear why “naming your role” – that is, identifying the meaning, purpose, and intent every job has in the greater mission – matters now for Millennials (and everyone else).Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach  

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses what it means to "Respect the Red" and how this tip can shift the culture in your office toward productivity. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with Curt Steinhorst. This week Curt discusses why he and his team created My Pandemic Journal and how this powerful tool can help us process the moments that have reshaped our lives and will influence the future. My Pandemic Journal – Buy now on AmazonLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with Curt Steinhorst. Wisdom can come from unexpected places. This week – when the concerns of our world are great, burnout and stress are high, and overall well-being is low – Curt found himself ruminating on the lyrics from Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest musical, Vivo (which his kids can't stop watching). Tune in to this week's Focus Break to hear why these lyrics have stuck with him and how they speak to anyone facing the challenge of moving forward in these turbulent times. Watch official "Keep the Beat" sound clip (YouTube)Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Welcome back to another Focus Break with Curt Steinhorst. We've always had uncertainty, but it's greater than ever now. With the confluence of COVID, an economic crisis, social unrest, a divided society, and a turbulent environment, how do we plan? This week Curt shares for tips on leading through uncertainty.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Top 30 Global Guru, and regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy, Curt Steinhorst stopped by to share his insights on how to help employees be more productive, the state of going back into the office, and how we can fight burnout at work. To learn more about Curt Steinhorst, visit https://premierespeakers.com/curt_steinhorst Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

As we wrap up the first season of BCEN and Friends, Sean Stowers, Brigid Flood, Janie Schumaker, and Mark Eggers take the time to reflect back on this season's guest and what each episode of this season brought about for each of them. This Retrospective episode points out the greatest takeaways that everyone brought to the table as a new and exciting guest. First and foremost, BCEN and Friends is grateful to all of the special guests that have premiered this season. In order of appearance, we begin with Chris Clews. He set the stage with the first ever episode and he taught us all how different aspects of 80s pop culture can relate to today, even during the times of the COVID pandemic. As Brigid points out in this season's wrap up, teenagers today can relate to those in The Breakfast Club, but also everyone can relate the teenagers in the movie as we can't always choose who we are surrounded by; yet we can all work together as team and move forward, regardless of the situation. The next episode of BCEN and Friends features Kate Hixon. She is best known for her CRUSH model. Not only is she a woman, she also worked at NASA and is a highly regarded woman who has succeeded in her life, while she helps others through her model to succeed in their best way possible. After Kate, we have Alex Draper. Alex hails from the U.K. and initially wanted to become a teacher, failed, then decided he would try his hand at leadership. In the process, he created the CARE model. Through his failures and triumphs, he learned an essential lesson which is there is a difference between managing and true leadership. Anyone can manage, but it takes true talent, hard work, and perseverance to lead. In our fourth episode, we reflect on Jeff Patterson. Jeff promotes suicide awareness through Gaggle. Gaggle was once an email platform but has flipped the script entirely on finding mental health problems, risky behaviors, and self-harm by using a platform to monitor adolescent behavior. This life-changing platform detects patterns of possible self-destruction and allows the proper help to come to those in need which saves young lives. Sean Kavanagh is the next guest we will reflect on. Sean is a true gift of inspiration who had an encounter with a bicycling accident in which he wasn't certain if he would recover from. This accident became the point in time where his life drastically altered after recovery. His motto, “fall risk,” became prominent due to the bracelet he first saw after coming to. Essentially, a fall risk is when we fall in our lives, but we learn the most during this. Not to mention, we also work hard to recover. Without being a fall risk, we would not succeed. Curt Steinhorst, the best-selling author of the book, Can I have your attention?, inspires us to have better work habits. How can we stay focused in a constantly connected world? The biggest takeaway we can all learn from Curt is multitasking does not always mean being productive in the workplace. In fact, it's quite the opposite and proving to be a difficult task more each day. The guest of our seventh episode believes you can never become too educated. Ken Dion, who dropped out of school and got his G.E.D., altered his choice by going back into school to receive multiple Masters' degrees. He began as a nurse, started multiple companies, and never gave up on learning. He gives meaning to the phrase, “lifelong learner.” Following Ken, we were introduced to Jonny Boucher. Boucher founded Hope for the Day, a nonprofit organization which inspires us to talk about our mental health. He went on to open Sip of the Day, a coffee company which allows people to drink coffee and open conversations relating to mental health which empowers awareness. Not only does he inspire us to open a conversation about mental health, he encourages which helps everyone to have hope. Doug Harward is known for his company, Training Industry. It is the leading organization in training people across the spectrum to have professional training, no matter what their profession is. In addition to this, Doug is also a lifelong learner who believes we all want to be the best at what we do. Who doesn't? Then, things change, so as professions, we have to train and adapt. His company empowers this and allows us to stay up on techniques of all sorts. We end our first season of BCEN and Friends with Mike Mooney. Mike focuses on reputation and how we must maintain our reputation to continue our credentialing. As we all know, our reputation can prove to be essential in our professions and Mike's company promotes a Reputation Shift to keep us all on the straight and narrow path of a positive profession. Our personal brand is interwoven with our reputation and Mike teaches us to make that essential with ourselves. As we have come to the end of our season one of BCEN and Friends, we know that our next season will be even more so exciting because the bar has been set high and BCEN will not disappoint. Be tuned for our next season, as we will have even more exciting guests (yet to be announced). But, per Brigid's request, if anyone may know how to get Dr. Fauci on for next season, please feel free to pass along a good word. If you have a suggestion for an episode, please email us at BCEN@BCEN.org. Stay tuned for our next season. CLICK HERE for a transcript of this Episode 

As a child, Curt Steinhorst suffered through ADD (attention deficit disorder). He was the only one in his family who had to overcome this hyperactivity disorder. Today, as an adult, he has not only overcome the obstacle, but has gone on to become the best-selling author of the book titled, Can I have your Attention?. Lucky for us, he is the special guest on this episode of the BCEN and Friends Podcast. His ultimate goal in life is to inspire better work habits, allow teams to focus on getting stuff done, and most of all, doing it all while we remain constantly connected through social media. Curt is a quite exceptional individual who speaks approximately 75 times a year to organizations that include non-profits, as well as Fortune 100 companies. So, how is the man who is relentlessly busy able to offer guidance to companies and individuals on keeping their focus in the workplace? He certainly has some advice that we can all reap the benefits of, and he is eager to share it with our listeners. First and foremost, he admits to us that he struggles to keep up with everything that is thrown at him on a daily basis. Don't we all? However, Curt being a long-time sufferer of ADD, definitely struggles more than the average Joe. But that doesn't stop him; it only motivates him more. He is constantly asking himself, “What's reasonable?” in the workplace. Curt feels it is best to know what gets AND keeps our attention. For example, we should put our focus on the things that matter the most and tune out the noise and distractions of minimalist things. When we focus on the things that matter the most, they are able to receive all of our attention. This is essential and the reason he launched his website, Focuswise. After all, when we focus all of our attention on one thing, as opposed to our partial attention on many things, we are able to achieve success. Not to mention, no one wants our partial attention; they want our full attention. Curt explains this in great detail. Quite frankly, it a very brilliant technique. He also throws out a statistic that shocks the BCEN cast and will do the same to the listeners. Would you believe we suffer an approximate drop of 40 percent in efficiency with our work when we flip back and forth between tasks? That is nearly half! So, almost HALF of our work suffers when we multitask. What can we learn from this? Focus, focus, focus! Focus on what's important and reasonable (first), then move on to the secondary but don't overwhelm yourself with it. Curt is a renowned speaker, author, and strategist. We are honored to have met such an awesome person on this episode of BCEN and Friends. For more advice to help your organization to perform at its best, be sure to tune in for this episode of BCEN and Friends with our special guest, Curt Steinhorst. Feel free to follow our latest guest, Curt Steinhorst, on social media*- His website: http://www.focuswise.com Email: CS@focuswise.com LinkedIn: Curt Steinhorst *Note: Curt also says he has Twitter and Facebook, but due to his focus on the workforce to steer away from social media, he would prefer that our listeners reach out to him through his website, email, or LinkedIn for the quickest response. CLICK HERE for a transcript of this Episode 

Curt Steinhorst reveals why we often struggle to take control of our attention—and what we can do about it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Surprising statistics that illustrate our level of distraction 2) The essential keys to accessing flow state 3) How to improve your focus in three steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep615 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CURT — Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book Can I Have Your Attention?, an expert on focus and distraction, and a regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, Curt knows intimately the challenges in keeping the attention of today's distracted workforce and customer. Through Focuswise, the company Curt founded to help teams solve the problem of chronic distraction, Curt and his team apply the science of how the brain works to the reality of how we function in today's world. He coaches founders and CEOs of multi-billion-dollar brands on how to effectively communicate and create focus when they speak to audiences, lead their employees, and engage their customers. His worldwide speeches and training have helped thousands gain the wisdom and practical habits to better manage their focus and put it on the things that really matter in life and work. Clients include Southwest Airlines, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, NIKE, and SAP, just to name a few. • Curt's book: Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace • Curt's website: FocusWise.com • Curt's email: CS@FocusWise.com • Curt's LinkedIn: Curt Steinhorst — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Notion • Study: “Media's role in broadcasting acute stress following the Boston Marathon bombings” by E. Alison Holman, Dana Rose Garfin, and Roxane Cohen Silver • Study: Attention Restoration Theory • Book: The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work by Joseph Campbell • Fantasy Novel Series: The Lightbringer Series by Brent Weeks • Fantasy Novel Series: The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson • Book: The Third Harmony by Mawi Asgedom • Book: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hydrant. Hydrate all the more effectively, efficiently, and deliciously! Listeners save 25% at drinkhydrant.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alright y'all. Let's face it: Distractions are a fact of life. You're going to face them in every area of your life and your business, and the honest truth is that if we don't face them, they're going to keep us from getting things done. I want you to reach your goals and achieve everything you want in the coming year. So let's talk about how to stay focused and eliminate distractions. All human beings are wired to be curious. We naturally gravitate toward the new, even if that keeps us from doing the things we need to do. But not all distractions are created equal. Three Categories of Distractions Let's think of distractions in the form of a stop light. STOP.Red Distractions: The distractions that you should ignore. STOP. Proceed with caution.Yellow Distractions: The distractions that cause you to slow down and think about. GO!Green Distractions: The distractions that demand your attention. Red Distractions Squirrels These types of distractions, like a squirrel zooming in front of you on a walk, divert you from your main task at hand. They might be new ideas, shiny objects, something more fun, or simply something that is going to help you procrastinate. For me, this is a normal occurrence. They steal my attention away from what I'm really supposed to be doing. I am working on one idea or objective, something new pops up, and I focus on that instead. It's easy to get derailed by these types of distractions. But honestly, they are just squirrels. These go in the Red Distractions category because they are the types of distractions that you need to stop letting steal your focus. Technology You knew I was going to go here. I can't talk about distractions without calling out the main culprit and source of distraction for so many of us. Technology notifications distract us all day long. It's a text when you're in the middle of a project or a quick browse on Facebook when you really should be writing marketing copy. Most types of technology distractions are examples of those that you can and should ignore. Those notifications come in 24/7, and they're still going to be there when you get done with your task at hand. How Do You Handle Red Distractions? Red Distractions are the easiest distractions to avoid. You shut it out, put on blinders, and force yourself to focus. This is a matter of will and discipline. If you want to get anything done, set yourself up for success. You need to eliminate any possible chance for these distractions to come at you.  Put on noise-canceling headphones, go to a room or coffee shop by yourself, close all the tabs on your computer, hide your phone, and get to work. Force yourself to focus, and you'll finally start finishing. Yellow Distractions There are no hard and fast rules for ignoring these distractions. Proceed with caution, like you would at a stoplight. Stop and think before you let them steal your focus. People Around You You're going to encounter all kinds of people who have the potential to distract you-customers, team members, vendors, friends or family. When you have people in your life distracting you, you must stop and think before allowing them to steal your focus. Do their needs demand your attention, or can you set up a boundary until you have the space and time to address them? Related: How to Say No And Stand Your Ground Kids in Your Home Yes, kids are people, but we all know they present a different level of distraction than the other people in your life. Nothing can derail your plans like your kids. (Can I get an "Amen!"?) Let's be honest. When your kids need you, it's because they need one of two things: They want to play or they need help. Again, think about what is most important in that moment. Are you up against a deadline and you need to tell your kid you'll play with them later? Or are you in a place where you can be present and seize a moment with them? Related: Look For Distractions...

Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to help us win the battle against distraction. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, he had to find ways to overcome the challenges of digital distraction once he became an entrepreneur. After years of studying the impact of technology on human behavior, he founded FocusWise, a company dedicated to helping professionals reduce distraction and maintain focus for bigger success. In this episode, Curt shares strategies you can use, both personally and professionally, to prevail over one of life's toughest adversaries — distraction.