OrgDev Digest

Focusing and Eliminating Distractions

Thought Leaders LLC

APRIL 3, 2024

Learn how to identify distractions and focus your team on the most strategically important initiatives for your organization. In a fast paced world, there is no shortage of distractions. Side projects, interesting new ideas, and the crisis of the day can divert resources from key strategic initiatives.

Unlocking Focus with the Distraction Tracker

Nir Eyal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Here’s what you need to know to actually hack back distraction: there are only three causes of any distraction: an internal trigger, an external trigger, or a planning problem. A distraction tracker is the only way to help you figure out which of those is causing you to get distracted so you can do something about it.

The Crucial Difference Between Distraction and Diversion

Nir Eyal

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Because I write about distraction and how to avoid it, I often get asked the question “Aren’t distractions sometimes a good thing? Don’t we all need some distraction in our lives?” The post The Crucial Difference Between Distraction and Diversion appeared first on Nir and Far.

Diversity

How the Ancient Greeks Beat Distraction

Nir Eyal

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Distractions seem ubiquitous today, but they’ve always been a part of human life, even going back to Greek mythology. The post How the Ancient Greeks Beat Distraction appeared first on Nir and Far. Here’s how to resist them.

Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees

Nir Eyal

MAY 8, 2023

Discover better ways to tackle distractions at work. The post Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees appeared first on Nir and Far. When employees know their performance is being measured by the rules of productivity software, they become motivated to prioritize emails and messages over their core work.

Manager

Manager Software

How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction

Nir Eyal

AUGUST 8, 2021

If we have so many hours to play with every day, why […] The post How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction appeared first on Nir and Far. And yet research suggests that the average working American has four hours of leisure per day.

How to Transform Distraction into Achievement

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Distraction is natural. Distraction has been my saboteur for a… Continue reading → Achievement is intentional. My first-grade teacher, Mrs. Goodwin, wrote on my report card. Danny has to know everything that’s going on around him.”

Leadership Development

Horse Blinkers For Humans? We Must Have Reached Peak Distraction

Forbes Leadership

MARCH 3, 2023

All this points to one conclusion: that we really have reached peak distraction. People are increasingly desperate for quick and easy fixes to stop their attention lapsing, or being stolen.

Tame Daily Distractions With a ‘Precommitment Pact’

Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The post Tame Daily Distractions With a ‘Precommitment Pact’ appeared first on Nir and Far.

Smartphone Too Distracting? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Focus

Nir Eyal

MARCH 17, 2021

The post Smartphone Too Distracting? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Focus appeared first on Nir and Far.

Eliminate Distractions to Focus on Achievement with This Tool

Michael Hyatt

MARCH 28, 2023

Whether you're established […] The post Eliminate Distractions to Focus on Achievement with This Tool appeared first on Full Focus. But in life, we do this with ourselves all the time. When we fail to evaluate and improve on the shortcomings of our performance, our problems only grow.

Engineering

How To Avoid Distractions: Seize the Workday

BetterUp

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Why are you distracted at work? How not to get distracted at work. Manage your distractions with action. Jump to section.

Manager

How easily distracted are you and your team from pursuing key priorities?

Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 11, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: How easily distracted are you and your team from pursuing key priorities? Focus, focus, focus.

How to Overcome the Distraction of Compassion

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Distracted leaders are octopods spinning like tornados with sucker-filled tentacles clinging to ‘important’ trivialities. The centrifugal force of distraction drives… Continue reading → You can’t go eight directions at the same time and make meaningful progress.

Manager

Manager Leadership Development

Distracted By Hunger All Day? Here’s What To Do About It.

Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Distracted by hunger all day long when you’re trying to work? Here’s why it happens and what to do about it, according to nutrition experts.

How to Raise Distraction Free Kids

Nir Eyal

JUNE 1, 2020

The post How to Raise Distraction Free Kids appeared first on Nir and Far.

Distraction at work is a symptom of dysfunction. Here’s how to fix it.

Nir Eyal

AUGUST 8, 2022

The post Distraction at work is a symptom of dysfunction. But all that time spent on our phones leaves little time for anything else. We need time to think in order to come up with novel solutions to our business challenges. Here’s how to fix it. appeared first on Nir and Far.

When Distraction is a Good Thing

Nir Eyal

JUNE 1, 2017

Is distraction a curse or a blessing? Distraction certainly has a price. Nonetheless, we love our distractions! The post When Distraction is a Good Thing appeared first on Nir and Far. The post When Distraction is a Good Thing appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Researchers Say We’re Trapped in a “Cycle of Distraction.” Here’s How to Break Free.

Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The post Researchers Say We’re Trapped in a “Cycle of Distraction.” You somehow muster the strength to resist, but as you exit the kitchen, you can’t stop thinking about the chocolatey goodness you could’ve enjoyed. Abstinence can often backfire. Here’s How to Break Free. appeared first on Nir and Far.

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Move Away From Distractions and Achieve Your Goals

Michael Hyatt

APRIL 24, 2023

Her social standing, wealth, and passion allowed her to […] The post Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Move Away From Distractions and Achieve Your Goals appeared first on Full Focus. Consider for a moment Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who had dreams of being an opera singer. The problem? She simply could not sing.

5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind

Nir Eyal

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The post 5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind appeared first on Nir and Far.

Simple Strategies for Banishing Distractions and Focusing on What Matters

Michael Hyatt

MAY 1, 2023

We’ve all felt that sense of overwhelm […] The post Simple Strategies for Banishing Distractions and Focusing on What Matters appeared first on Full Focus. We’re constantly connected to our devices, and this makes us more disconnected from ourselves, others, and being present.

9 Tips To Help Your Employees Avoid Distractions While Working From Home

Vantage Circle

JUNE 26, 2020

It can be challenging to work from home, and many distractions can arise when doing so, such as kids playing, pets making noise, and so on. To ensure that employees are productive and not distracted while working from home, here are nine tips that employers can use -. Staying away from phones and social media. Staying connected.

Media

Media Human Resources Employee Engagement Operations

Distraction: Defeating the Beast that Contaminates Leadership and Dilutes Effectiveness

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The seduction of distraction is it makes you feel important while diluting usefulness at the same time. The habit of hurry drains fulfillment and frustrates engagement. No one achieves excellence by doing one… Continue reading →

Manager

Manager Leadership Development

How to Focus On Your Goals and Overcome Distractions

BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Limit your distractions. Jump to section. The ABCs of goal-setting. 3 factors that can make it hard to focus on your goals. How to always focus on your goals. Understanding your motivators.

The AI Hype Cycle Is Distracting Companies

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2023

Machine learning has an “AI” problem. With new breathtaking capabilities from generative AI released every several months — and AI hype escalating at an even higher rate — it’s high time we differentiate most of today’s practical ML projects from those research advances. This begins by correctly naming such projects: Call them “ML,” not “AI.”

Ten Tips To Avoid Distractions And Become A More Effective Leader

Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 3, 2023

A distraction-free environment is essential for employees and leaders to be focused and perform at their best.

5 Ways to Distraction-Train Your Mind

Nir Eyal

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The post 5 Ways to Distraction-Train Your Mind appeared first on Nir and Far.

How to Overcome Distraction and Improve Focus in the Federal Workforce

BetterUp

APRIL 29, 2022

Why is distraction such a problem? Implications of a distracted government workforce. Jump to section. How coaching benefits focus and productivity. How to help yourself and your team.

Government

Government Benefits Manager

This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks

Nir Eyal

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The post This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks appeared first on Nir and Far.

How to Defeat Distraction and Heighten Satisfaction

Leadership Freak

APRIL 21, 2020

Stress and anxiety reveal the danger of distraction and power of… Continue reading → I haven’t been a fan of all the mumbo jumbo about being present, until recently. Maybe I had too much to do?

Leadership Development

Yes, Slack Is Your #1 Distraction. Here Is How To Improve Your Productivity

Forbes Leadership

MAY 4, 2023

Slack is becoming a distraction, but you can use it to improve your productivity and collaboration by applying these tips.

Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders

Nir Eyal

JULY 8, 2019

The post Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders appeared first on Nir and Far.

Five Ways to Reduce Your Distractions at Work

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 14, 2019

You know that distractions at work are a productivity problem, and yet they persist. Perhaps the number of distractions you face may be growing. Let’s take a proactive approach to reducing the number of distractions and improving your productivity, starting today. Know Your Distractions Let’s start at the beginning.

Learn How To Avoid Distraction In A World That Is Full Of It

Nir Eyal

JUNE 25, 2019

The post Learn How To Avoid Distraction In A World That Is Full Of It appeared first on Nir and Far.

Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Four strategies to keep you from unintentionally sabotaging your team’s productivity.

Manager

How to Avoid Distractions

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The post How to Avoid Distractions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. And yet somehow, it often ends up the same – the day rolls around and the task list is still overflowing and unfinished. Why are we so unproductive? Well, there are many answers to that […].

Manager

7 Ways to Overcome Distraction and Do What Matters

Leadership Freak

APRIL 9, 2019

You give yourself to trivialities when distraction governs your day. 7 ways to overcome distraction: #1. 47% of the time you aren’t focused on what you’re doing.* Establish “no respond” hours in your… Continue reading →

Government

Government Accounts Leadership Development Manager

Don’t Let Distractions Derail Your Company’s Strategy

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 28, 2023

They can slow down progress and waste effort — but when managed well, they can also present new opportunities.

Manager

Manager Organizational Change

Overcoming the Distraction Addiction

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Under-recognized, unspoken and without a support group, perhaps the biggest addiction that business people have is distractions. Achievement Leadership Learning Success distractions multi-tasking productivity time management' For example, […].

Manager

9 Tips To Keep Your Employees From Getting Distracted While Working From Home

Vantage Circle

JUNE 26, 2020

It can be challenging to work from home, and many distractions can arise when doing so, such as kids playing, pets making noise, and so on. To ensure that employees are productive and not distracted while working from home, here are nine tips that employers can use -. Staying away from phones and social media. Staying connected.

Media

Media Human Resources Employee Engagement Operations

How Distraction-Addicts Find Focus

Leadership Freak

MARCH 11, 2016

If I’m not distracted, I’m looking for the next distraction. I’m addicted to distraction. Distraction doesn’t make you important it makes you shallow. It makes me feel important. Meaningful leadership means letting go… Continue reading →

Leadership Development

Technology is Distracting and Addictive. Here’s How to Fix It. (Video)

Nir Eyal

APRIL 19, 2017

The post Technology is Distracting and Addictive. Instead of offering another knee-jerk reaction, here’s my take on the perils and promise of persuasive technology. This is the talk I gave at the 2017 Habit Summit where I discuss and offer some solutions for: […]. Here’s How to Fix It.

7 Questions to Declutter Your Day

Leadership Freak

APRIL 12, 2024

Declutter your day before distraction defines you. The unexamined life collapse into trivialities. Every sunrise is your opportunity to declutter and begin again. Choose one or two of the following questions to move you toward greater satisfaction today.

Leadership Development

Focusing and Eliminating Distractions

Unlocking Focus with the Distraction Tracker

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The Crucial Difference Between Distraction and Diversion

How the Ancient Greeks Beat Distraction

Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees

How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction

How to Transform Distraction into Achievement

Horse Blinkers For Humans? We Must Have Reached Peak Distraction

Tame Daily Distractions With a ‘Precommitment Pact’

Smartphone Too Distracting? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Focus

Eliminate Distractions to Focus on Achievement with This Tool

How To Avoid Distractions: Seize the Workday

How easily distracted are you and your team from pursuing key priorities?

How to Overcome the Distraction of Compassion

Distracted By Hunger All Day? Here’s What To Do About It.

How to Raise Distraction Free Kids

Distraction at work is a symptom of dysfunction. Here’s how to fix it.

When Distraction is a Good Thing

Researchers Say We’re Trapped in a “Cycle of Distraction.” Here’s How to Break Free.

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Move Away From Distractions and Achieve Your Goals

5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind

Simple Strategies for Banishing Distractions and Focusing on What Matters

9 Tips To Help Your Employees Avoid Distractions While Working From Home

Distraction: Defeating the Beast that Contaminates Leadership and Dilutes Effectiveness

How to Focus On Your Goals and Overcome Distractions

The AI Hype Cycle Is Distracting Companies

Ten Tips To Avoid Distractions And Become A More Effective Leader

5 Ways to Distraction-Train Your Mind

How to Overcome Distraction and Improve Focus in the Federal Workforce

This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks

How to Defeat Distraction and Heighten Satisfaction

Yes, Slack Is Your #1 Distraction. Here Is How To Improve Your Productivity

Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders

Five Ways to Reduce Your Distractions at Work

Learn How To Avoid Distraction In A World That Is Full Of It

Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees

How to Avoid Distractions

7 Ways to Overcome Distraction and Do What Matters

Don’t Let Distractions Derail Your Company’s Strategy

Overcoming the Distraction Addiction

9 Tips To Keep Your Employees From Getting Distracted While Working From Home

How Distraction-Addicts Find Focus

Technology is Distracting and Addictive. Here’s How to Fix It. (Video)

7 Questions to Declutter Your Day

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