Focus Like a Laser Beam : 10 Ways to Do What Matters Most

Today's business managers and leaders are expected to handle impossible workloads and get results. Those who are successful know how to distinguish what they "must" do from what they "should" do, and to focus with mindfulness, purpose, and direction on the tasks that most directly affect bottom-line results. In Focus Like a Laser Beam, acclaimed management consultant?and business blogger Lisa Haneberg offers business leaders a new way to direct their focus that, like a laser beam, is direct, fast, and on track. The book offers leaders ways to improve energy and engagement in the workplace and redirect how people communicate at work. Focus Like a Laser Beam is filled with useful suggestions for dealing with distractions and diversions and outlines the ten practices that will help leaders focus on what's most important. Know and feel the power of laser focus Get connected with your employees Have fun and be fun Relax to energize Turn meetings into focus sessions Invite a challenge Huddle Stop multitasking and put your focuswhere it belongs Do one great thing Let go of outdated goals, projects, and tasks This groundbreaking book combines interviews?with top executives with the lessons learned from Lisa Haneberg's experience working with such cutting-edge companies as Intel and Amazon.com. The book shows managers how to prioritize their most crucial responsibilities and execute them with laser-like focus. Written to be a practical guide, Focus Like a Laser Beam features self-diagnostics, exercises, and includes step-by-step plans to create immediate improvement in streamlining processes and achieving results for leaders and their teams.