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August 26, 2025 I’ve invested in a new odometer to help my car go faster. Accountability is important, and as a driver I believe the most important thing I can do is set measurable, achievable and inspiring goals for the people pushing my car down the road.

“The underlying message is clear: We’re all just distracted by our devices, victims of shrinking attention spans who could stop multitasking if we’d just exercise more self-control.” If prioritizing interruptions ahead of everything else isn’t just tolerated but valorized where you work – that “ fast paced, dynamic environment” everyone is so proud to put in their job descriptions – then the problem is not one person’s attention span. Helping people and teams work effectively together – defining and fostering the organization’s operational culture – is the responsibility of leadership.

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