John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

August 15, 2011 - Issue 134  

 

 

 

"RACE HORSE FOCUSING"

LOSE FOCUS, LOSE TIME, AND LOSE BIG MONEY

This is the second on a series on focus.  Click here for issue 133.  It's reported that the average office worker loses 2.1 hours of a work day (28%) with interruptions and time required to regain focus.  This translates into probably billions of dollars lost each year in productivity

 

 

  
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John ImageWelcome to Issue 134.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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ONLINE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

There is now an actual disorder for people who drift into and then dwell on web based activity unrelated to their work. 


THE 5 TOP INTERRUPTORS 

In this order they are:

1.    Co-workers or drop-ins

2.    Leaving your work station

3.    Arrivals of e-mails (55% of people open e-mails immediately)

4.    Jumping to another task on the computer

5.  Phone calls  

 

EXERCISE

This week I invite you to do one of the exercises that I routinely give my coaching clients:

1.    Pick one of these five interruptors or some other interruptor

2.    For 3 days chart the interruptors.  Click here for the Time Interruptor attachment

3.    Then for 2 days commit to reducing that interruptor by 1/3.

4.    Tell someone (you can always tell me) that you want to be held accountable for doing this exercise.

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"Put your blinders on.  Guard against interruptions.  Keep your eyes on the finish line."   


REVISED:  JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses, is an attorney, and has practiced in the estate and business areas.  In addition, he coaches businesses owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons wanting to accelerate their careers or who are considering a career move or retirement.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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