| View Larger Image | Focus Like a Laser Beam: 10 Ways to Do What Matters Most | Hardcoverby Lisa L. Haneberg (Author), Keith Ferrazzi (Foreword)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Jossey-Bass | | Page Count: | 160 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 16, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 55,547th |
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Product Description
In Focus Like a Laser Beam, acclaimed management consultant and business blogger Lisa Haneberg offers business leaders a new way to direct their focus that, like a laser beam, is direct, fast, and on track. The book offers leaders ways to improve energy and engagement in the workplace and redirect how people communicate at work. Focus Like a Laser Beam is filled with useful suggestions for dealing with distractions and diversions and outlines the ten practices that will help leaders focus on what’s most important. Know and feel the power of laser focus Get connected with your employees Have fun and be fun Relax to energize Turn meetings into focus sessions Invite a challenge Huddle Stop multitasking and put your focus where it belongs Do one great thing Let go of outdated goals, projects, and tasks |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 11 reviews)
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Disappointed by Jay Dreyer (Plymouth, MN)  3 Stars
September 16, 2006
I was expecting something different from this book - maybe something more along the Getting Things Done path than what this ended up being. It is definitely a short read - the highlights are outlined in the book description above.
I'd say this is definitely geared more towards management than worker bee's, but there are still a few things anyone can use. Number one being, just say "no" to meetings that don't provide any value. Other than that (which I already try to practice), I just didn't get much out of this book. I'm a little surprised by all of the glowing reviews I read here. Maybe I missed something.
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Laparoscopic Surgery for Your To-Do List by Michael G. Sansone (Des Moines, Iowa)  5 Stars
August 26, 2006
I'll admit, there are some books I reread simply because I didn't get them the first time around. With "Focus...", I reread it because I wanted to internalize the great tips.
The book is peppered with Key Points in blockquote style, real world examples, worksheets and each chapter begins with a summary. This is an easy read, but also an important one.
If you're in project management or in charge of making your manufacturing line work lean, this book is a must for your library
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A flat-out terrific book by Dick Richards (Phoenix, AZ USA) 5 Stars
August 18, 2006
Lisa Haneberg's mantra in this book is that when managers do what matters most, rather than trying to do it all, they improve energy and engagement in workplaces. I couldn't agree more.
Haneberg offers ten techniques that enable managers to Focus Like A Laser Beam. The techniques are aimed at exciting and energizing their people, getting people talking about what truly matters, and letting go of activities that distract and divert energy. Practice any one of those ten techniques and you will become a better manager. Practice them all and you might become a great one.
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Focus on Success with this Book by David V. Lorenzo 5 Stars
July 31, 2006
This book is a must read for anyone looking to make more money and have more fun doing it.
I work with my clients on advancing their career through value creation and I've made Focus Like a Laser Beam required reading for them.
Lisa Haneberg's book is a quick and insightful read that will provide value to managers at all levels.
Buy this book and teach its concepts to your team.
The only thing better than improving your focus is giving the gift of focus to someone else.
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Great for Sales Teams! by Lori Richardson (Seattle, WA) 5 Stars
July 27, 2006
One of the biggest challenges in B2B sales teams is overwhelm - you know, instead of the traditional idea of more month at the end of the money - many in selling have more tasks at the end of the day. Selling is a non-stop profession.
Lisa Haneberg's book hits on some key ideas which can, if put into place, immediately help individuals and a whole team be more productive. The chapter about the myths of muultitasking, the chapter about having fun (which ties into your personal mission and vision), and the idea of doing one great thing are reasons enough to invest in this book. I bring a copy to clients and encourage them to think about these topics.
If a sales leader can accomplish one great thing each day, they would be ahead of the pack. Individual salespeople need help and support to focus on what is important and revenue generating every day - not just sometimes. This is a book for every sales organization to have on hand.
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