Includes bibliographical references and index.

The focused leader: focus inward, outward, and on others / by Daniel Goleman -- Break the cycle of distraction using your emotional intelligence: use self-awareness to address the causes of your stress / by Kandi Wiens -- To improve your focus, notice how you lose it: the four phases of attention and distraction / by Michael Lipson -- What to do when you're feeling distracted at work: practices to live by / by Amy Gallo -- How to make yourself work when you just don't want to: imagine the outcome that frightens you most / by Heidi Grant -- Productivity tips for people who hate productivity tips: when the solutions are as frustrating as your problem / by Monique Valcour -- 5 ways to focus your energy during a work crunch: start caring for yourself / by Amy Jen Su -- Your team's time management problem might be a focus problem: remove their stress then watch them thrive / by Maura Thomas -- How to practice mindfulness throughout your day: release distractions as they arise / by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter -- Your brain can take only so much focus: unfocus your mind and let creativity flourish / by Srini Pillay.

The importance of achieving deep focus goes beyond your own productivity--focus allows you to lead others successfully, harness your emotions, and find greater workplace fulfillment. Yet the forces challenging sustained focus range from dinging phones to overwork to looming worries. This book explains how to strengthen your ability to focus, manage your team's attention, and break the cycle of distraction. This volume includes the work of: - Daniel Goleman - Heidi Grant - Amy Jen Su - Rasmus Hougaard -- Provided by publisher.