EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS...
Avoid Attention Overwhelm

Values Beliefs Traits Emotions Those who experience overwhelm lose focus, productivity, interpersonal effectiveness, and the ability to meet top priorities.

Research shows that with the deluge of input and analysis required in today’s business environment, our brain can become overloaded. When you are faced with the 110th email, demands for three decisions without enough information, in the midst of the fifth interruption while preparing for an international trip and/or a board meeting, overwhelm is almost certain.

Exceptional Leaders know that rather than being at the mercy of their environment, they must set boundaries and aggressively managing their environment.

 

? Thought Provoker

  • Do you know when you are overwhelmed, and why?
  • Do you experience stress due to being overwhelmed?
  • Do you manage your email, or does it manage you?
  • Do you control your calendar, or do others?
  • Do you take the time to re-group and just think?
  • Do you set boundaries with your colleagues to ensure that you focus on what really is important to your success?
 

Exceptional Leaders manage their environment so they don't become overwhelmed.

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