In my research and consulting work, I’ve heard countless people tell me how difficult it is to manage their time. Yet, when I ask them what they got distracted from—that is, what they planned to do ...

I’ve been thinking about different forms of distraction, and the differences between distraction and mind-wandering. We talk a lot about focus and distraction, and often talk about them as if they’re ...

Have you ever wondered why it seems tougher than ever to concentrate on anything these days? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, distractions are not just an occasional ...

Is every distraction an enemy? The paradox is that distraction is necessary for life. Without the ability to be distracted, you couldn’t attend to emergencies like a baby crying or an out-of-control ...

Have you noticed there are a lot of distractions out there—in businesses, organizations, families and nonprofits? Distractions are nothing new; they have been around since the beginning of time. From ...

In a world defined by an epidemic of distraction, the most focused leaders are creating momentum, one deliberate choice at a time, against a rising tide of noise and interruption. Every alert, every ...