112. I’m Great at Multitasking - Yeah Right!

About this episode

This episode explores the myth of multitasking and how technology affects our focus and productivity.

In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dig into the myth of multitasking and how modern technology has rewired our brains. From the constant pull of screens to the illusion of productivity during Zoom meetings, I explore why we feel busier yet less present. I also highlight the growing cultural backlash... from vinyl records to dumb phones... and offer a simple, powerful practice to reclaim focus: batching. It’s a call to intentionality, mindfulness, and choosing presen...

People in this episode

Host: Rey Spadoni

Topics covered

• multitasking
• technology
• productivity
• mindfulness
• focus
• cultural backlash

Keywords

• multitasking
• technology
• productivity
• Zoom meetings
• mindfulness
• batching
• focus
• cultural backlash

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