By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
I am frequently asked what it takes to become more productive. My answer is simple Become very, very focused. Focus has always been a characteristic that has served me well. Focus results in aligned priorities, order, discipline, and productivity. That sounds simple enough doesn’t it? Then why is it so hard for executives and entrepreneurs to stay focused? There are two primary reasons that professionals cannot maintain their focus:
1. Successful people tend to be energetic, creative, intelligent, and have bias toward action. That combination of personality traits, combined with the pace at which business operates today, can cause even the best and brightest to lose focus and in turn lose productivity, and;
I have traveled to more than 22 countries and have had the opportunity to transact business in various parts of Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Central and Latin America, Russia and former Eastern Block countries, India, and the European Community. Conducting business on a global basis has always been of great personal interest to me, and it has also been both a pleasurable and financially rewarding experience. However the days of doing business abroad are no longer a luxury. The ability to conduct business internationally is an absolute necessity if you hope to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. In today’s post I’ll look at the impact of globalization on business…
