Attention Pays – How to Drive Profitability, Productivity, and Accountability de N James

Attention Pays – How to Drive Profitability, Productivity, and Accountability

N James

Drive profitability, productivity, and accountability

To create extraordinary lives, we must learn to “unplug” from the constant barrage of disruptions and “plug in” to the tools, strategies, and mindsets that allow us to harness our attention to reach our highest potential—and this book shows you how.

Attention Pays spotlights on the power of attention and absolute focus. Personally: WHO we pay attention to. Professionally: WHAT we pay attention to. And Globally: HOW we pay attention in the world—and to the world. In an on-demand, 24/7 society, where distractions cost millions of people productivity, profitability, relationships and peace, it's time to pay attention to what matters most.

• Includes powerful tips and tricks increase profitability

• Shows you how to achieve maximum accountability and results

• Provides strategies to help you productively manage daily tasks

• Offers guidance on improving your daily attention and focus

If you’re ready drive profitably, increase productivity and boost accountability, it’s time to tune out the noise, focus on what really matters and learn how Attention Pays.

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List of Illustrations xxi Acknowledgments xxiii A Love Note From Neen xxiii About the Author xxvii Introduction xxix Does Your Attention Pay? xxix The Costs of Inattention xxxi Intention Is What Makes Attention Valuable xxxii An Attention Revolution xxxiv Attention Pays xxxv Attention Is Yoga for Your Mind xxxvii PART ONE DOES YOUR ATTENTION PAY? 1 Chapter 1 Our Attention-Deficit Society 3 Internal Factors 5 The Great Multitasking Myth 5 The "Over Trilogy" -- Overwhelmed, Overstressed, and Overtired 6 Generational Differences 9 External Factors 11 Physical Environment 11 How the Media and Information Overload Changed Our Attention 12 Our Technology Addiction 14 Our Addiction to Social Media and Apps 18 Destruction of the Work-Life Boundary 21 The Costs of the Attention-Deficit Society 24 Chapter 2 Listen with Your Eyes: The Power of Intentional Attention 29 Intentional Attention 31 Conscious Versus Unconscious 31 Deliberate Versus Distracted 32 Transformational Versus Transactional 33 The Intentional Attention Model 35 Change Is Hard -- But Oh So Worth It! 38 Change Your Brain 39 Change Your Focus 41 Change Your Habits 43 How to Make Your Attention Pay 47 PART TWO PERSONALLY -- BE THOUGHTFUL 51 Chapter 3 Personalize Performance: Brand Building, Nido Qubein Style 53 Practice Self-Care 55 Establish a Morning Routine 56 Establish a Night Routine 57 Schedule Recovery Time 59 Set Boundaries with Your Devices and Social Media 60 Manage Your Personal Brand 62 What Does Your Personal Brand Say About You? 62 Become Your Own Publicist 65 Always Plan for the Next Opportunity 65 Find and Connect with Advocates 67 Be the Duck 68 Seek Feedback 68 Manage Your Communications 69 Grow Your Confidence 69 Be Conscious of Your Language 70 Chapter 4 Focus on VIPs: Systemize Thoughtfulness 73 Focus on Your VIPs 74 Who Needs Your Attention in Your Personal Life? 74 Who Needs Your Attention at Work? 77 The Other Kind of VIPs 79 Manage Your Communications with Others 80 Use People's Names 80 Be a Fascinated Listener 80 Know Their Preferred Communication Style and Mode 82 Manage Your Relationships with Others 83 Step Away from the Device! 83 Create Significant Moments 84 Rev Your RAZ for Recognition 87 Implement Systemized Thoughtfulness 88 PART THREE PROFESSIONALLY -- BE PRODUCTIVE 93 Chapter 5 Prioritize Your Priorities: Create Significant Moments 95 Pack Your Highest Priorities 97 Protect Your Time 99 Systemize Your Calendar 100 Defend Against Your Biggest Distraction 103 Outsource Your Life 106 Guard Your Focus 107 "No" Is a Complete Sentence 108 Bring Back the Gatekeeper 110 Fight Decision Fatigue 111 Discipline Your Use of Devices and Social Media 112 Chapter 6 Create a Culture of Attention: Stop the Madness 117 Show Them the Path and then Empower Them to Take It 118 Cultivate an Environment Where Productivity Thrives 121 Create an Agile Work Culture 121 Reduce Stress and Promote Healthy Choices 125 Stop the Meeting Madness 129 Communicate Clearly with Contextual Models 132 PART FOUR GLOBALLY -- BE RESPONSIBLE 137 Chapter 7 Make an Impact: The Great (Disappearing) Barrier Reef 139 You Can Make an Impact 141 Leverage Your Leadership 143 Organizational Stewardship 144 Create a Connection 144 Being Responsible Can also Be Profitable 145 The Power of Employee Service Days 146 Chapter 8 Join the Attention Revolution 149 Bonus Chapter: Build an Organization That Pays Attention 154 Empower Your Team to Give Intentional Attention 156 Leverage Social Media to Surprise and Delight Customers 160 Systemize Thoughtfulness -- The Mendlowski Method 162 Ensure Customers Get a Consistent Experience 163 Give Attention to Get Attention 164 Peloton: The Poster Child for Intentional Attention 166 Endnotes 170 Index 177

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NEEN JAMES, international speaker and coach, works with professionals in many industries sharing productive strategies to help them achieve big results. As a Global Gurus Top 30 Worldwide Leadership and Communications Speaker, with over 50,000 online followers and countless live audience members, she teaches ways to improve the quality of their lives, business, and relationships. Attention Pays provides the answers they are seeking. Neen is also an avid shoe collector, unofficial champagne taste tester, and happy little Aussie.

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