{"product_id":"attention-pays-9781119480259","title":"Attention Pays","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive profitability, productivity, and accountability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo 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 potentialand this book shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttention Pays \u003c\/i\u003espotlights on the power of attention and absolute focus. \u003cb\u003ePersonally\u003c\/b\u003e: WHO we pay attention to. \u003cb\u003eProfessionally\u003c\/b\u003e: WHAT we pay attention to. And \u003cb\u003eGlobally\u003c\/b\u003e: HOW we pay attention in the worldand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Includes powerful tips and tricks increase profitability \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Shows you how to achieve maximum accountability and results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Provides strategies to help you productively manage daily tasks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Offers guidance on improving your daily a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Love Note From Neen xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes Your Attention Pay? xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Costs of Inattention xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntention Is What Makes Attention Valuable xxxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Attention Revolution xxxiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttention Pays xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttention Is Yoga for Your Mind xxxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE DOES YOUR ATTENTION PAY? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Our Attention-Deficit Society 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Factors 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Multitasking Myth \u003c\/i\u003e5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe “Over Trilogy” — Overwhelmed, Overstressed, and Overtired \u003c\/i\u003e6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenerational Differences \u003c\/i\u003e9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Factors 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysical Environment \u003c\/i\u003e11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow the Media and Information Overload Changed Our Attention\u003c\/i\u003e 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Technology Addiction \u003c\/i\u003e14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Addiction to Social Media and Apps \u003c\/i\u003e18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDestruction of the Work-Life Boundary\u003c\/i\u003e 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Costs of the Attention-Deficit Society 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Listen with Your Eyes: The Power of Intentional Attention 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntentional Attention 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConscious Versus Unconscious \u003c\/i\u003e31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeliberate Versus Distracted \u003c\/i\u003e32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTransformational Versus Transactional \u003c\/i\u003e33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Intentional Attention Model \u003c\/i\u003e35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Is Hard — But Oh So Worth It! 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChange Your Brain \u003c\/i\u003e39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChange Your Focus \u003c\/i\u003e41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChange Your Habits \u003c\/i\u003e43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Make Your Attention Pay 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO PERSONALLY — BE THOUGHTFUL 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Personalize Performance: Brand Building, Nido Qubein Style 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Self-Care 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish a Morning Routine \u003c\/i\u003e56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish a Night Routine \u003c\/i\u003e57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchedule Recovery Time \u003c\/i\u003e59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSet Boundaries with Your Devices and Social Media\u003c\/i\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Personal Brand 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Does Your Personal Brand Say About You? \u003c\/i\u003e62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecome Your Own Publicist \u003c\/i\u003e65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Plan for the Next Opportunity \u003c\/i\u003e65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind and Connect with Advocates \u003c\/i\u003e67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe the Duck \u003c\/i\u003e68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeek Feedback\u003c\/i\u003e 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Communications 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Your Confidence \u003c\/i\u003e69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe Conscious of Your Language \u003c\/i\u003e70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Focus on VIPs: Systemize Thoughtfulness 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on Your VIPs 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho Needs Your Attention in Your Personal Life? \u003c\/i\u003e74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho Needs Your Attention at Work? \u003c\/i\u003e77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other Kind of VIPs \u003c\/i\u003e79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Communications with Others 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse People’s Names \u003c\/i\u003e80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe a Fascinated Listener\u003c\/i\u003e 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnow Their Preferred Communication Style and Mode \u003c\/i\u003e82 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManage Your Relationships with Others 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStep Away from the Device! \u003c\/i\u003e83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreate Significant Moments 84\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRev Your RAZ for Recognition \u003c\/i\u003e87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplement Systemized Thoughtfulness 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE PROFESSIONALLY — BE PRODUCTIVE 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Prioritize Your Priorities: Create Significant Moments 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePack Your Highest Priorities 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtect Your Time 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSystemize Your Calendar \u003c\/i\u003e100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDefend Against Your Biggest Distraction \u003c\/i\u003e103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutsource Your Life \u003c\/i\u003e106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuard Your Focus 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“No” Is a Complete Sentence \u003c\/i\u003e108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBring Back the Gatekeeper \u003c\/i\u003e110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFight Decision Fatigue \u003c\/i\u003e111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiscipline Your Use of Devices and Social Media \u003c\/i\u003e112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Create a Culture of Attention: Stop the Madness 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Them the Path and then Empower Them to Take It 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate an Environment Where Productivity Thrives 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreate an Agile Work Culture \u003c\/i\u003e121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReduce Stress and Promote Healthy Choices \u003c\/i\u003e125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStop the Meeting Madness \u003c\/i\u003e129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicate Clearly with Contextual Models \u003c\/i\u003e132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR GLOBALLY — BE RESPONSIBLE 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Make an Impact: The Great (Disappearing) Barrier Reef 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can Make an Impact 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Your Leadership 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational Stewardship 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreate a Connection \u003c\/i\u003e144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeing Responsible Can also Be Profitable \u003c\/i\u003e145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Employee Service Days\u003c\/i\u003e 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Join the Attention Revolution 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus Chapter: Build an Organization That Pays Attention 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpower Your Team to Give Intentional Attention 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Social Media to Surprise and Delight Customers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemize Thoughtfulness — The Mendlowski Method 162 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnsure Customers Get a Consistent Experience 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive Attention to Get Attention 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeloton: The Poster Child for Intentional Attention 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 177\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407063195991,"sku":"9781119480259","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119480259.jpg?v=1730498045","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/attention-pays-9781119480259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}