article thumbnail

Managing Distraction in the Digital Era

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Amy Blankson: In 2013, the National Center for Biotechnology Information reported that the average attention span of a human has dropped to a mere eight seconds , one second behind that of a goldfish. Why does this matter? An interruption as short as 2.8 second interruption can triple error rates.

article thumbnail

How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

It’s a fascinating study, one that echoes my constant inquiry of the difference between success and failure. You are teaching what separates successful innovators from those who struggle. If Tesla’s ideas ultimately had more impact, then why was Edison so much more successful? Lessons from Tesla versus Edison.

article thumbnail

Get Your Passion Project Moving Without Quitting Your Day Job

Harvard Business Review

Clark recommends listing the “concrete skills you need to develop in order to be successful at pursuing your passion full-time.” ” In 2013, she and Robin Smith — a former colleague from Artus Labs — began exploring ideas. Patch weak spots. ” It’s a question only you can answer, of course.