January 15, 2011

Looking Inside

The opinion of them.

The chatter in the digital channels is deafening. Opinions, blogs, news articles, podcasts, expert analysis, tweets, the list goes on and on. If you spend any time skimming through websites for information, you can’t even get near scratching the surface. So I am amazed you took the time to visit here, thank-you.

The challenge for any business manager is to try and remain a few steps ahead of the day-to-day which is near impossible because of distractions and deadlines.

Who has time to plan and look forward when you’re trying to keep a company rolling in the right direction and trying not to hit a pothole?

Victim of busy.

Some say you’re not embracing all the right tools to maximize revenue. Others claim you are missing opportunities right under your nose.

You need to manage all the moving parts, ensure stakeholders are working toward their strengths and keep the black ink flowing.

It can be confusing and divert momentum

If you travel in some circles, they will tell you that you need to be everywhere. Others have bottles of snake oil with the promise of instant results.

If you are one of the few who can eliminate judgment from others, clear your mind enough to focus on exactly what you are good at and more importantly decide what you want to do, you are way ahead of the curve.

How do you focus and eliminate disruptions?

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19 comments:

helen said...

This is perfect timing, thank-you!

socialmediafltr said...

RT @knealemann: New Post: Opinions, Distractions and Them. http://bit.ly/cvd3Oz #business #socialmedia #marketing

marketingfltr said...

RT @knealemann: New Post: Opinions, Distractions and Them. http://bit.ly/cvd3Oz #business #socialmedia #marketing

jim said...

I don't care what they think.


is that ok? ;-)

Chris Eh Young said...

Looking Inside http://networkedblogs.com/d2cRd via @knealemann

jim jameson said...

I don't, that's the problem. Thanks for the kick in the arse.

Bret Simmons said...

Yet too many use "I'm busy" as a cover for fear and resistance to change. It's not just about trying new things to address new opportunities but knowing when to stop familiar and comfortable routines.

nate said...

We over-read, over-think, over-eat, over-everything. We need to get back to embracing our inner alone time to think and shut those fucking voices off for a while.

sam said...

Opinions, Distractions and Them. And I know them all too well. http://bit.ly/cvd3Oz from @knealemann

BryanJ said...

I can barely get through the week but I guess you make an interesting point that if I don't stop and think more then I'm just spinning my wheels.

Kneale Mann said...

Helen - Glad I could help.

Kneale Mann said...

Jim - Good call.

I think.

Kneale Mann said...

Jim - We all spend time thinking about doing, not thinking about what we really want, we all need the kick!

Kneale Mann said...

Bret - Exactly and we are all guilty of it at one point. It's recognizing that and not hiding that will make the difference.

Kneale Mann said...

Nate - And our own voices often yell the loudest.

Kneale Mann said...

Sam - It certainly is a universal conundrum.

Kneale Mann said...

Bryan - As a colleague of mine says, busy is a victim word. We too often hide behind it. Part of think time is saying no more often too.

Jim Elyot said...

Nicely put Kneale. We need one of those old IBM "THINK" posters to randomly pop up for us while we're online.

Kneale Mann said...

Jim - Thanks and I think you may be on to something!

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