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Summary
Attention… we all need it. And so do those in our lives, both personally and professionally. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment: Neen James has begun an “Attention Revolution” and she’ll show us not only why that’s so important but how to begin with ourselves and dramatically increase our effectiveness. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- The fact that people crave attention at all ages and levels of success.
- The value of asking the right questions, according to one customer experience specialist.
- Why the person who sweats the small stuff gets the business.
Interview with Neen James
You’ll discover:
- What an “Attention Revolution” is, and why Neen is starting one.
- Neen’s personal mission to create an attention-surplus economy.
- Why you should manage your attention instead of your time.
- The relationship between intention and attention.
- Some of the costs of not paying attention.
- How High Point University President, Dr. Nido Quebein, is a role model for intentional attention.
- A very valuable lesson that Neen learned from little five-year-old Donovan, her neighbor.
- Three ways to pay attention.
- The value of taking fifteen minutes every day prioritizing your priorities.
- Why multitasking is a no-no.
- Linda, who utilized attention to create an immensely valuable customer experience.
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Interview Links
- NeenJames.com
- Attention Pays: How to Drive Profitability, Productivity, and Accountability by Neen James
- Folding Time: How to Achieve Twice as Much in Half the Time by Neen James
- Neen’s blog
- Connect with Neen on LinkedIn
- Connect with Neen on Facebook
- Follow Neen on Instagram
- Follow Neen on Twitter
- Neen’s YouTube channel
Resources
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.