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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 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

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 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.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.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 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.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 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

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.This week, Curt interviews former Olympic medalist Katie Hoff, competitive swimmer and record-holder. Katie talks about her Olympic journey and the struggle to focus at the moment it counts most. (Spoiler alert: she succeeded!)Listen in to hear how competition can be the ultimate distraction – a lesson that applies both in and out of Olympic arenas. Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit Challenge

We hope you're sitting down for this: After having more autonomy during the pandemic, 41% of employees are actively considering a job change, especially if their organizations won't let them self-manage where and when they work. In this week's Focus Break, Curt asks whether forcing your team back into the office is your best move -- are you establishing a productive culture or turbo-charging turnover?Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

In this week's Focus Break, Curt pays tribute to Art Gensler, founder of the world's largest architecture firm, who died Monday at age 85.Gensler pioneered a radically different way to view the spaces where we work. Listen in to hear how his philosophy of workspaces inspired Focuswise's principles for office spaces that promote creativity, innovation, and focus.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

In this week's Focus Break, Curt explains why managing your attention and focus is about SO much more than increasing productivity. It's tied to your day-to-day mental health, preventing burnout and brain fog while promoting a sense of fulfilling satisfaction. Note to leaders: When companies build environments of interruption, distraction, and overload, it erodes worker capacity – and that can't be corrected by sponsoring a yoga class.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

We've all been with those we care about while everyone is on a digital device. People in the same space aren't connecting, talking, or even enjoying their physical space together. In this week's Focus Break, I invite you to experiment with an evening without electronic devices – an opportunity to give your undivided attention to the people who matter most.Episode link:The Inevitable, Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future by Kevin KelleyLearn 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. What will be said about you on your 80th birthday? If you're like me, you imagine friends and family speaking about your values, character, and the people you've impacted. But this picture makes me pause and reflect – am I on the right track now?In this week's podcast, I discuss how considering your legacy can give clarity to the moment you're in.Episode links:Mrs. Tiemann's ObituaryThe Road to Character by David BrooksLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Companies everywhere are determining what their human management style and next steps will be. And there's no shortage of surveys revealing what employees want. But what do we do when the data is confusing and contradictory? This week Curt Steinhorst discusses the future of work and whether it's possible to maintain the benefits of flexible, remote work without paying the price of its disadvantages.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. A new study from Edelman Microsoft reveals that leaders today are thriving (but no one else is). Indeed, the majority of employees are struggling. This week, I discuss one possible explanation for the disconnect – and how to prevent this gap from impacting our organizations in the immediate future.Episode linkshttps://msworklab.azureedge.net/files/reports/hybridWork/pdf/2021_Microsoft_WTI_Report_March.pdfLearn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

We usually think focus happens when we're alone in a quiet space – but social psychology tells us that's not always true. In this week's Focus Break, I recap a conversation with Dr. Peter Blair – a dear friend, economist, and Harvard professor – about his unconventional strategy for finding focus.Episode links and references:https://www.peterqblair.comAllport, F. H. (1920). The influence of the group upon association and thought. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 3, 159-182. https://brocku.ca/MeadProject/Allport/Allport_1920a.htmlLearn 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, I address how to focus when you have anxiety or depression and I offer three tips for shifting your focus when you find yourself in all-consuming mental state that makes work feel impossible.Links from this episode: Conquering election day chaos podcast episodeLearn 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.In a year of crazy distractions, the most bizarre happened a couple of days ago while I was on a conference call with a client – something that made focusing on that meeting nearly impossible! Listen in to hear the story (spoiler: there's a SWAT team involved) and to find why that event led me to ponder the societal consequences of a dispersed and overly-fragmented workforce.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy. He founded the consultancy Focuswise to help leaders develop focused cultures and teams that thrive. Curt speaks around the globe on mastering focus and attention -- combining unforgettable stories, cutting-edge research from attention science, and practical case studies from global client engagements. His many clients include AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, BMI, The U.S. Naval Academy, and SAP, to name just a few.

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst.In this week's Focus Break, I discuss why millennials are struggling with isolation and how to make sure your crucial employees don't become culturally exiled.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.In this week's Focus Break, I show you the one skill that can give you (or anyone) an enormous advantage in today's distracted world. Listen in and remind yourself to leverage this simple talent as a superpower.If you'd like to practice, you're welcome to join a conversation I'm hosting on the Clubhouse app tonight (February 25, 2021) at 9:15 PM CST. It's a discussion about the changing workplace with CEOs from two multi-billion-dollar companies and an eminent Princeton professor.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.In today's podcast, Curt discusses how (and why) the challenges of this week's severe winter storm in Dallas have brought clarity instead of chaos. Please listen in.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.In this week's podcast, I reveal how Super Bowl commercials, emotions, and work are all intertwined. I also challenge you to try a 10-minute exercise to focus your to-do list so it truly aligns with the big goals that matter. 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.In this week's podcast, I challenge leaders to consider how they make big decisions and where they seek advice. I reveal something many of us do that hinders our decision-making abilities, even though we think it helps.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeProfessional Speech Coach

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 is the bestselling author of Can I Have Your Attention?, a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy, a global speaker, and the founder and CEO of Focuswise. He is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. On this episode of the Salesman Podcast Curt shares the steps that sales professionals […] The post #692: How To FOCUS Through ANY Business Distractions With Curt Steinhorst | Salesman Podcast appeared first on Salesman.org.

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. In this week's podcast I challenge leaders to look for hidden distractions that continually derail productivity — and I'll reveal the main distraction that keeps us going 'round and 'round. 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. In this week's podcast, I'm shifting from my usual position on distraction and discussing how it can be beneficial at times – especially when worry is consuming our thoughts. Here's how to use distraction to keep you focused on what you can control to get the important work done.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. Do you have the one super power that will help you achieve your goals in 2021? In this week's podcast, I challenge you to master the essential skill of all great achievers, and make this the year you're known for giving full attention to what matters 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. If 2020 has wrung you out, you're not alone. And you deserve to end it with some well-earned rest! This week, I'm looking at how to find that rest, and I'm challenging you to give yourself at least 24 hours of respite from one of the toughest years on record. Kristen CarricoNov 3 EPISODE SUMMARY SECTION:Welcome back to another Focus Break with Curt Steinhorst. This week we're discussing the commute and why it might be more valuable than we give it credit for.EPISODE NOTES SECTION:Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. Benefits of today's pandemic-stricken world seem hard to find, but gaining back the time previously spent commuting just might be one of them. Or is it?Perhaps the commute is more valuable than we give it credit for.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, I am challenging the traditional to-do list and sharing a simple tip to ensure that what's receiving your daily attention and focus is what really matters. 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. 'Tis the season for giving — and today's episode will tell you how to give the most precious gift to someone who deserves your full focus.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. Today we're looking at ways to work with the brain's bias towards recency and frequency that can help you keep your focus on what matters most to you. My hope is that these simple changes will allow you remember, synthesize, and apply important and incoming information in meaningful ways.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. Today is Election Day — and with so much at stake, the world can easily feel out of control. To help conquer the chaos that so many of us feel in this moment, I am sharing a powerful stress-relieving exercise that is critical on a day like today.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, I'm sharing new ways that leaders can alter rhythms of work and communication to foster authentic community.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit ChallengeVirtual Speech Coach

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.

Welcome back to another Focus Break with the #1 expert on focus and attention in the workplace, Curt Steinhorst. Benefits of today's pandemic-stricken world seem hard to find, but gaining back the time previously spent commuting just might be one of them. Or is it?Perhaps the commute is more valuable than we give it credit for.Learn more about Curt Steinhorst's work:Keynote SpeakerFounder of FocuswiseForbes ColumnistBest-Selling AuthorFocusFit Challenge

Curt discusses the "silence" he found on the open highway during his month-long road trip in August.

Curt Steinhorst is a bestselling author, Forbes leadership columnist, speaker and founder of Focuswise.

In this episode, Matt chats to Curt Steinhorst author of 'Can I Have Your Attention?'. Curt 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 brings a unique insight and entertaining speaking style to this episode as he hopes to inspire and help you in your daily life.

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

You got your vision. You got your goals. You got your belief, and now you’re all set —right?  Well, not really. Because in 2020, our ability to focus, to do the most important work, to block out distractions from email, social media, co-workers and endless stimulus and breaking news will determine our long-term success. Enter the latest Resist Average Academy guest —Curt Steinhorst. Curt 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. "The truth is we need less information, not more." -Curt Steinhorst ACCESS FREE THE MASTERCLASS HERE: >>> ResistAverage2020.com LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy… Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: ASK US A QUESTION AND BE FEATURED: Have a burning question, challenge or issue you want to be coached on? Be featured on the Academy with our Quick Hit Q+A here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ask-a-question/

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 Disappointing Your Children Let’s go ahead and call something else out too: Your child will be disappointed. How can I stay focused on my work at home and not disappoint my child? You can’t. I disappoint my boys in some way every day. They want cake for breakfast, and I say no. Disappointment. They want to drill their brother in the head with a plastic power drill, and I stop them. Disappointment. They want to play outside barefoot in 20-degree weather, and I make them wear shoes. Disappointment. As mothers, we are not strangers to disappointing our kids. This just feels harder because it feels optional. I get it. You’re often choosing between two things you love. If your work is important to you, it’s okay to focus on that sometimes. In fact, it’s healthy for your kids to see you excited about and focused on something other than them once in a while. You’re doing a good job with them, and sometimes, it’s okay to get back to work. Green Distractions This one is easy. Green means go. These types of distractions are the ones that require you to stop what you’re doing and deal with it. These trump whatever task you’re working on. These may start as a distraction but become a priority. These are urgent and important things, like a crisis, emergencies, anything that is the absolute most important thing. These categories are going to give you some guidelines and direction. They’ll help you determine whether you need to stay focused or pay attention to the distractions. Staying Focused and Eliminating Distractions with Curt Steinhorst Curt Steinhorst is the best-selling author of the book, Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace. Curt Steinhorst is no stranger to being distracted and was even diagnosed with ADD as a child. After spending years studying human behavior, Curt is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. He founded Focuswise, where he coaches and equips organizations to overcome the challenges of being in a constantly connected workplace. His unique insight has helped executives, TV personalities and even well-known professional athletes effectively communicate and create focus while speaking, leading, and facing customers. In this episode, Curt Steinhorst and I discuss how to stay focused and eliminate distractions in your business. We cover: The theory behind distractions How much time we are wasting being distracted How to identify and react to the distractions in your life How to deal with different types of distractions, like phone calls, emails, kids, husbands, pets, TV, social media, etc. Practical ways to decrease distractions in your life right now Related: Stop Doing Everything Yourself Choosing Your Focus Daily During the Holiday Season We are in the thick of the Christmas season. I’ll be honest: It’s my favorite time of year, but it can also be the most stressful time of year. It’s busy. It’s crazy. It’s fun. It’s all the things. Instead of getting to December 26 and wondering where your time went, I have a simple challenge to help you focus on what is most important every day this season! Here’s my challenge: Choose to do one thing every day that would make you really proud. Sounds simple enough, but let’s talk about what that means. One day, it might look like getting caught up on emails. The next, you might get a manicure. And the next, maybe it’s snuggling with your kids and watching a Christmas movie. This gives you permission to change your mind and priorities every single day. You can balance productivity and rest. You can get things done in your business and enjoy yourself in the process. It’s your season, and you don’t want to miss these moments with the ones you love most. What would make you proudest today? #AskChristyWright One of my favorite parts of this podcast is hearing directly from you. Give me a call on my toll-free line at 844.944.1074. You might hear your question on a future episode! 1:26 Identifying the Three Categories of Distractions 20:08 Staying Focused and Eliminating Distractions with Curt Steinhorst 51:12 #AskChristyWright 59:50 Challenge to Choose Your Focus Daily During the Holiday Season Get Christy's 25 Ways to Protect Your Time by filling out the form here! 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Let's be honest - we suck at focusing anymore. Our ability to focus is terrible. Attention spans have plummetted to the floor. Distraction has become a major problem in the workforce. My guest on today's episode of Adventurous Faith knows all about it. Curt Steinhorst is the founder of FocusWise. FocusWise is an organization built to help reduce distractions and improve communication in the workplace. Curt is the author of "Can I Have Your Attention?" where he shares his thoughts on research on what it looks like to help yourself, your team and company get the focus you need to get better work done. LEARN HOW TO FOCUS This conversation with Curt was a lot of fun. There are a lot of great practical tools and application he gives in how you can help yourself get more work done. Here are some takeaways you'll get from this episode: Addressing the major problem of distraction we have in the workplace. Practical ideas and principles on learning how to focus. How to create communication compacts with your team, friends, and family so you can communicate in a more efficient way. Practical steps and ideas on how you can focus your brand and business to make the greatest impact. I even put myself on the hot seat with Curt and we walk through this together. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Curt's Book: Can I Have Your Attention? FocusWise Curt's Website

Author Curt Steinhorst joins us to talk about his new book "Can I have your attention" and the impact of tech on human behavior. We discuss the various cause of disruption at the workplace and what we can do to regain and more importantly keep our focus in both our personal and professional lives. Find out more: [Website](http://www.curtsteinhorst.com/)  [Focuswise](http://focuswise.com) [The way of kings](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-Kings-Book-Stormlight-Archive/dp/0765365278) [Scattered](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scattered-Attention-Deficit-Disorder-Originates/dp/0452279631) [Social](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Social-Why-brains-wired-connect/dp/0199645043)

Longing to be more efficient with your time AND make meaningful time for yourself, and for those you love? Today’s guest is on a mission to retrieve our minds from distraction, and to help us restore true connection in our workplaces and in our relationships. Curt Steinhorst is the CEO of Focuswise, a company whose goal is to equip people and organizations to overcome the challenges of our constantly technologically connected lives and workplaces. Curt unpacks all the issues we have with technology, including the expectations to always be “on,” battling the feeling that we’re not doing enough, and addiction to “escaping” through our phones. He lays out steps to help us reclaim what really matters, and encourages us to put technology in its place to enhance our lives; not rule it.

I am beyond excited about today’s podcast. My guest, Curt Steinhorst, loves Jesus, is married, has two young boys, and has been our friend for almost 20 years. 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. He is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves.  After years 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 have 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. During our interview, Curt gave me his definition of thriving from both a corporate and personal perspective. Both definitions point to becoming aware of living in the moment, rather than being frustrated about where we may be going. Honestly, my conversation with Curt was so eye-opening as we talked about the impact social media has in shaping our relationships, marriages, and communities. The digital world allows us an instant connection, but can also leave us feeling very lonely. I know you will enjoy this fascinating interview with Curt Steinhorst.

It’s not just your attention that’s being stolen—-it’s also your employees’ attention, your organization’s attention, and the attention of your customers. We have entered an age of distraction. Today, we only average three minutes of sustained work before an interruption comes along to distract us. And once we’re interrupted, research shows that it takes us twenty-three minutes to fully return to our original task. Curt Steinhorst talks with us about these distractions and how to regain our focus. Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. Having spent years 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. He is a leading voice on strategic communication, speaking more than 75 times a year to everyone from global leadership associations and nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies. Curt is the author of the book Can I Have Your Attention? Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

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.

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.

Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to help today’s workforce win the battle against digital distractions. Having spent years studying the impact of tech on human behavior, he now equips professionals across the world to work smarter and stronger in this constantly-connected age. As a business owner, entrepreneur, and founder of FocusWise, Curt sees how poor focus impacts today’s workplace and its leaders. Curt’s fascination with distraction is not simply professional. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, he’s worked tirelessly to overcome the unique distractions that today’s technology creates. As a father, Curt understands how profoundly digital connectivity is transforming people of every age.

Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to help today’s workforce win the battle against digital distractions. Having spent years studying the impact of tech on human behavior, he now equips professionals across the world to work smarter and stronger in this constantly-connected age. As a business owner, entrepreneur, and founder of FocusWise, Curt sees how poor focus impacts today’s workplace and its leaders. Curt’s fascination with distraction is not simply professional. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, he’s worked tirelessly to overcome the unique distractions that today’s technology creates. As a father, Curt understands how profoundly digital connectivity is transforming people of every age.