In a recent post, I provided an overview of the How Hiring Process Impacts Performance matrix shown below. It demonstrates the concept that the quality of the process a company uses to hire people is a great predictor of the quality of the people actually hired. Given this, all a company needs to do to improve its hiring results is to benchmark how the best people…
It took me a long time to write this piece. I found myself researching quotes (finally settling on the very appropriate Daniel Goleman one above), which led me to other websites that had nothing to do with what I was really writing about. Then I started to think about the things I haven’t been focusing on as much as I should. Inevitably, this led me to think…
1. Coffee + Cinnamon Sure, it might seem obvious that coffee would perk you up and help you focus, but did you know that two to three daily cups have been linked to both long- and short-term improvements in memory? Bolster its brain-boosting effects even further by adding a few dashes of cinnamon—a 2009 study found that even just the smell of this spice can lead…
Some years ago, knowing that in business, the numbers always tell the real story – indeed numbers can provide clarity in most areas of life – I decided to calculate my “off” days. I calculated over a period of 6 months. Hmm, the results certainly gave me enough clarity for me to actually do something about it. Indeed I was shocked into making the changes necessary…
Everyone has their own reasons for deciding to study in the first place. She might want to become a manager at her current workplace; he might want to rise above his current circumstances; you might want to change your career. No matter what your reason is, it is important that you stay focused on your studies if you want to reach your full potential. 1) Keep…
1. Leafy Greens Recipe to Try: Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato A study in Neurology showed that people who ate two or more daily servings of vegetables, especially leafy greens, had the mental focus of people five years younger than their age. Greens are packed with fiber and vitamins A, C and K. Get a jumpstart on your veggie intake in…
Some days it seems your brain just doesn’t want to focus on anything that needs to get done! Brain fog, stress, and distractions can make your mind start to wander and you might feel like being productive is impossible. By making simple changes to your daily diet and habits, you can become more productive. To help improve your brain power, here are six ways to…
How well you’ve mastered the skill of how to stay focused on the task at hand is going to determine your level of success. If you are able to stay focused at work, or at school, and on your goals, you’ll be productive, you’ll get things done and you’ll reach your goals in record time. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. If you are constantly distracted…
You have just 24 hours. And, you’ve got to do everything in these many (but few) hours. Practically, there’s a limit to the efforts you can put into a day, but then, the paucity of time shouldn’t be a deterrent to achieving your goals. You can achieve more by increasing your productivity which is contingent upon improving your focus. Focusing on the task at hand…
Pankaj Phatarphod , managing director & country head of services, RBS India, talks to Oommen A. Ninan on what has helped global captives or Global In-house Centres (GICs), which give back-end systems support to their parent companies, stay afloat among big players such as Infosys, TCS and Wipro. India is home to more than 1, GICs with combined export revenue…
In Dan Goleman s new book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence , he shows the importance of being able to direct and sustain our attention on everything from, well, everything! Not paying attention is downright dangerous. The inability to focus and sustain attention can rob us of relationships, deep knowledge, career accomplishment, peace of mind, and high…
Deal with ADHD Symptoms and Become More Focused and Organized If you have ADHD, everything from paying the bills on time to keeping up with work, family, and social demands can seem overwhelming. But it’s possible to cope with ADHD symptoms, get focused, and turn chaos into calm. By taking advantage of self-help techniques, you can become more productive, organized…
Play is the work of children! Games with rules or a little structure have the added bonus of helping children practice such as, , and . Children need to listen and remember instructions, pay attention to the adult leading the game and, in some games, resist the natural inclinations to stop/go/run or shout out. is to start the games in a simple way and then gradually…
The art or practice of concentration, no matter if studying biology or playing pool, is to focus on the task at hand and eliminate distraction We all have the ability to concentrate - sometimes. Think of the times when you were lost in something you enjoy: a sport, playing music, a good game, a movie. Total concentration. But at other times, Your mind wanders…
Interested in Focusing Workshops and Events? Check out these other areas of the TFI website: What is Focusing? Focusing shows how to pause the on-going situation and create a space for new possibilities for carrying forward. This practice, developed from the Philosophy of the Implicit, shows how to apply open attention to something which is directly experienced…
Have you ever been in the middle of working on something really important-like a report your boss wants yesterday or a presentation you have to give at the next staff meeting-only to have your mind drift awayright in the middle of it? Perhaps you start worrying about another project with a deadline that s fast approachingyou know, the one you probably should…
My financial goals change at least once a year. While that might seem like a lot, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’m in a different spot now than I was a year ago and it would be silly for me to keep saving money for something that no longer appeals to me. Since I don’t have any debt all of my goals have to do with saving money. A little less than a year ago…
Previous There has been a significant rise in the past decade or so of the use of natural focus and concentration booster supplements to improve an individual’s ability to stay alert for longer periods of time. Focus booster supplements will have a number of different types of brain booster vitamins and brain enhancing amino acids in them. These vitamins and…
Alpha GPC is able to help the liver handle fats, as well as increase overall strength Choline compounds such as Alpha GPC and CDP Choline are commonly used synergistically (stacked) with other Nootropic compounds, especially those which increase acetylcholine uptake such as Aniracetam, Piracetam, or other Racetams. One study that investigated the action of Alpha…
The key to living a productive life style lies within building a focus. Coming to master your mental focus is a bit of a trick; however, in the long run, it will create a more disciplined and accomplished journey. The majority of us tend to become victim to the cognitive switching penalty, which is the side effect resulting from multi-tasking . When confronted…
There are plenty of good reasons to be physically active. Big ones include reducing the odds of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Maybe you want to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, prevent depression, or just look better. Here’s another one, which especially applies to those of us (including me) experiencing the brain fog that comes with…
Everyone has trouble focusing from time to time, but it especially seems to be the worst at work. Even though, in reality, it shouldn t be that hard. I mean, just sit at your desk and get some stuff done, right? And yet, staying focused at work feels so difficult. This is probably because there are a million factors at play. Maybe you don t like your job, your…
Too many companies and entrepreneurs underperform because of a lack of focus, or worse, because they are focused on the wrong things. I worked with one client who was focused on doubling his revenue, as he was not making enough money. Now, while this may seem like a good solution, the problem wasn t the number of sales the client was making, but the profitability…
Entrepreneurs thrive on novelty and non-linear thinking - two strengths that make them visionaries, early adopters, and risk-takers. At the same time, they re business leaders, and the daily work of running or starting a business can often be mundane. So how do you, as an entrepreneur, stay focused for the daily grind? To answer that question, look to world-class…
