04/27/2018

The Importance of Staying Focused

Gain perspective in a constantly distracted society

"Pay attention.”

Has anyone ever told you to do that? I’m sure most of us remember a teacher or parent or even a friend asking us to pay attention. And I’m sure most of us have said that in our minds at some point. After all, we live in a distracted society.

Recently a friend and I discussed the importance of giving people your full attention when talking with them. He recalled an article he'd read that talked about the psychological affects of setting your phone out on the table during a business or lunch meeting. Basically, it says I’m listening, but you don’t have my full attention.

Please select this link to read the complete article from LinkedIn.