In my last blog post, I wrote about Johann Hari’s latest bestseller Stolen Focus. In the book Johann creates urgency about the collective collapse of our ability to pay attention. His main premise is that our decline of attention is not a fault of everyone’s lack of willpower, but rather a result of systemic forces, […]
Can I Have Your Attention, Please?
What are the essential skills in the 21st century? A quick internet search suggests that these are skill sets that enable success in a globalized and technological world. As such, we can think of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence, which all help to manage an increasingly collaborative and diverse work environment. […]