Focus : the hidden driver of excellence /
Psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman delves into the science of attention in all its varieties and shows why high-achievers need focus, as demonstrated by rich case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports, education, the arts, and business.
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Harper,
[2013]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- The subtle faculty
- The anatomy of attention. Basics ; Attention top and bottom ; The value of a mind adrift ; Finding balance
- Self-awareness. The inner rudder ; Seeing ourselves as others see us ; A recipe for self-control
- Reading others. The woman who knew too much ; The empathy triad ; Social sensitivity
- The bigger context. Patterns, systems, and messes ; System blindness ; Distant threats
- Smart practice. The myth of 10,000 hours ; Brains on games ; Breathing buddies
- The well-focused leader. How leaders direct attention ; The leader's triple focus ; What makes a leader?
- The big picture. Leading for the long future.