Sure Signs of a Lack of Focus

Filed in archive Management on September 23, 2006

Seems we all need reminders of the obvious. If you are feeling unfocused here is a list of indicators that might prove your feeling accurate. Many you will recognize right away, lack of focus can definitely affect the quality of your work and life.

- Not returning phone calls on time

- Being late for meetings and appointments

- Poor communication between colleagues

- A lack of clarity around goals

- Not allowing enough travel time for appointments

- Not attending to paperwork efficiently

- Allowing bills to go unpaid

- Not following up on receivables

- Talking instead of listening

- Forgetting someone's name sixty seconds (or less) after being introduced

- Working long days with no exercise

- Not following through as promised

- Answering the phone during mealtime (even with family)

- Procrastinating on everything from filing taxes to cleaning the garage

I could go on, the secret is to be honest with ourselves, our outward behavior is always accurate, not our inward perception. If you find yourself unfocused, commit today to make a change!