Attention Pays

Attention Pays

by Neen James
Released April 2018
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119480259

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Book description

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.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Introduction
    1. DOES YOUR ATTENTION PAY?
    2. THE COSTS OF INATTENTION
    3. INTENTION IS WHAT MAKES ATTENTION VALUABLE
    4. AN ATTENTION REVOLUTION
    5. ATTENTION PAYS
    6. ATTENTION IS YOGA FOR YOUR MIND
    7. NOTE
  4. PART ONE: Does Your Attention Pay?
    1. CHAPTER 1: Our Attention‐Deficit Society
      1. INTERNAL FACTORS
      2. EXTERNAL FACTORS
      3. THE COSTS OF THE ATTENTION‐DEFICIT SOCIETY
      4. NOTES
    2. CHAPTER 2: Listen with Your Eyes: The Power of Intentional Attention
      1. INTENTIONAL ATTENTION
      2. CHANGE IS HARD—BUT OH SO WORTH IT!
      3. HOW TO MAKE YOUR ATTENTION PAY
      4. NOTES
  5. PART TWO: Personally—Be Thoughtful
    1. CHAPTER 3: Personalize Performance: Brand Building, Nido Qubein Style
      1. PRACTICE SELF‐CARE
      2. MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
      3. MANAGE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS
      4. NOTES
    2. CHAPTER 4: Focus on VIPs: Systemize Thoughtfulness
      1. FOCUS ON YOUR VIPS
      2. MANAGE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHERS
      3. MANAGE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
      4. IMPLEMENT SYSTEMIZED THOUGHTFULNESS
      5. NOTES
  6. PART THREE: Professionally—Be Productive
    1. CHAPTER 5: Prioritize Your Priorities: Create Significant Moments
      1. PACK YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES
      2. PROTECT YOUR TIME
      3. GUARD YOUR FOCUS
      4. NOTES
    2. CHAPTER 6: Create a Culture of Attention: Stop the Madness
      1. SHOW THEM THE PATH AND THEN EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE IT
      2. CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PRODUCTIVITY THRIVES
      3. STOP THE MEETING MADNESS
      4. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY WITH CONTEXTUAL MODELS
      5. NOTES
  7. PART FOUR: Globally—Be Responsible
    1. CHAPTER 7: Make an Impact: The Great (Disappearing) Barrier Reef
      1. YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT
      2. LEVERAGE YOUR LEADERSHIP
      3. ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP
      4. NOTES
    2. CHAPTER 8: Join the Attention Revolution
  8. Bonus Chapter: Build an Organization That Pays Attention
    1. EMPOWER YOUR TEAM TO GIVE INTENTIONAL ATTENTION
    2. LEVERAGE SOCIAL MEDIA TO SURPRISE AND DELIGHT CUSTOMERS
    3. SYSTEMIZE THOUGHTFULNESS—THE MENDLOWSKI METHOD
    4. ENSURE CUSTOMERS GET A CONSISTENT EXPERIENCE
    5. GIVE ATTENTION TO GET ATTENTION
    6. PELOTON: THE POSTER CHILD FOR INTENTIONAL ATTENTION
    7. NOTES
  9. Index
  10. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Attention Pays
  • Author(s): Neen James
  • Release date: April 2018
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119480259