Calm at Scale
summary
Claims attention is the fastest‑burning resource: average focus lasts 47 seconds and post‑interruption recovery averages 23 minutes. Offers concrete practices: 60‑second reset before decisions, deep work architecture with 60–90 minute protected blocks, 90‑second micro recovery between tasks, intention setting, breath work and attention training. Operational fixes include a top‑three weekly update, color‑coded information triage, the 80 over 80 meeting rule and companywide trust‑hours to reduce switching, improve decision accuracy and cut turnover.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 4:26Life-changing loss and mindfulness
- 13:36Setting intentions
- 15:43Survival mode vs regulated performance
- 18:16Myth of multitasking and spotlight attention
- 20:04Six strategies for calm focus
- 31:44Guided mindfulness practice
- 36:04Building attentional infrastructure
- 37:50Closing and reflection
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