We tend to think of attention as a single phenomenon, something we direct somewhere to enhance processing information selectively. But that’s a misconception. In her book Peak Mind, Jha writes that attention is made up of three subsystems, with each doing something distinct. Jha calls them the flashlight, the floodlight, and the juggler. Let’s look […]
Words Into Works #067 | The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process
We can’t avoid disagreements with our colleagues. Conflict, after all, is an inevitable part of working together. But we can learn to address disagreements when they arise to prevent them from getting out of control. In her book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People, Renee Evenson introduces The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process to help […]
Words Into Works #066 | The Four A’s of Stress Management
We all experience daily stressors. Deadlines to meet. Responsibilities to honor. Errands to run. But research has found four ways to respond to stress more effectively. Let’s look at each in turn. The Four A’s of Stress Management 1. Avoid 2. Alter 3. Accept 4. Adapt 1. Avoid We can’t control what happens to us. […]
Words Into Works #065 | Hyperfocus
Several things occur when we’re at our most productive. We single-task, focusing on one thing at a time. We limit distractions. We know when our mind wanders and, when it does, guide it back to the task at hand. Our tasks are on the edge of what’s achievable. Not too challenging. Not too easy. We […]
Words Into Works #064 | Coolers, Closers, and Cleaners
Tim Grover is recognized as the trainer to the world’s most elite, iconic athletes. In his work with top performers like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, Grover must first know each player’s level of relentlessness. To do that, Grover needs to know who he’s dealing with, from their mental strengths and weaknesses; to how far […]
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