Focus
The Hidden Driver of Excellence
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- Enhanced productivity and performance in both personal and professional tasks
- Better self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal relationships
- Increased self-awareness, empathy, and understanding of broader contexts
- Greater capacity for deep work, creativity, and achieving flow states
Goleman appears to have the measure of his readers. In Focus, he cleverly employs short chapters littered with case studies to engage professionals swimming against a tide of electronic correspondence ... A highly readable manifesto for turning our smartphones off once in a while
― Financial Times
“Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence” by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., is a compelling exploration of the power of attention and its crucial role in achieving high performance and personal fulfilment. Goleman, a renowned author and psychologist, argues that attention is the secret ingredient to excellence in various aspects of life, including leadership, productivity, and personal well-being.
Key Points:
- Attention as a Key to Success: The book emphasizes that mastering attention can lead to better performance and fulfillment.
- Types of Focus: Goleman introduces three types of focus—inner, other, and outer—each essential for different aspects of life.
- Practical Tools: The book provides practical strategies for improving concentration, mindfulness, and productivity.
- Scientific Backing: Goleman’s insights are supported by scientific research and real-life examples.
- Broader Definition of Focus: The book expands the concept of focus beyond mere concentration to include self-awareness, empathy, and understanding complex systems.
What Readers Will Learn:
- Mindfulness Techniques: Practical methods for training attention through mindfulness and meditation.
- Cognitive Control: The importance of delayed gratification and self-control as predictors of success.
- Empathy and Social Skills: How to enhance interpersonal effectiveness through better understanding of others.
- Navigating Complex Systems: Strategies for understanding and managing larger systems in personal and professional contexts.
“Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence” is not just a book about concentration; it is a comprehensive guide to living a focused life. By mastering the art of attention, readers can achieve greater success and fulfilment in all areas of their lives.
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The book: "Focus " Is perfect for:
- Leaders and Managers: Those looking to enhance their leadership skills through better self-awareness and empathy.
- Professionals and Entrepreneurs: Individuals aiming to improve their productivity and focus in a distraction-filled world.
- Educators and Students: Those interested in understanding how attention impacts learning and performance.
- Anyone Seeking Personal Growth: Readers who want to cultivate mindfulness and improve their overall well-being.
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Meet the author
Author biography
Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., is a renowned psychologist, science journalist, and author, best known for his groundbreaking work on emotional intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Harvard University, where he also served as a visiting lecturer. Goleman reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times for twelve years, earning two Pulitzer Prize nominations for his journalistic contributions.
Goleman’s seminal book, Emotional Intelligence (1995), revolutionized the understanding of intelligence by emphasizing the importance of emotional and social skills. This work spent over a year and a half on The New York Times Best Seller list and has been translated into 40 languages, making it a global bestseller. His subsequent books, including Working with Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership, further explore the application of emotional intelligence in personal and professional settings.
Born in Stockton, California, Goleman was influenced by his parents, both of whom were college professors. His academic journey took him from Amherst College to Harvard University, with significant research conducted in India on meditation and ancient psychologies. This diverse educational background enriched his interdisciplinary approach to psychology and emotional intelligence.
In addition to his writing, Goleman co-founded the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations, both of which aim to integrate emotional literacy into educational and corporate environments. His work continues to impact how organizations and schools approach emotional and social learning.
Goleman resides in the Berkshires of Massachusetts with his wife, Tara Bennett-Goleman, a psychotherapist. He enjoys meditation and traveling, and he is a proud father and grandfather. His personal experiences and professional insights are reflected in his work, making his contributions both relatable and profound.
Book testimonials
Sure to provoke oodles of debate about declining attention spans in the young
― Bookseller
Focus certainly recounts some diverting anecdotes
― Ed Smith, The Times
From the best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence is this collection on attention, about our age of rampant distraction. Goleman says both focused attention and mind-wandering are necessary for well-balanced, insightful brains … This is a riveting read ― Irish Examiner
