Focus: the hidden driver of excellence

The subtle faculty

The anatomy of attention. Basics ; Attention top and bottom ; The value of a mind adrift ; Finding balance

Self-awareness. The inner rudder ; Seeing ourselves as others see us ; A recipe for self-control

Reading others. The woman who knew too much ; The empathy triad ; Social sensitivity

The bigger context. Patterns, systems, and messes ; System blindness ; Distant threats

Smart practice. The myth of 10,000 hours ; Brains on games ; Breathing buddies

The well-focused leader. How leaders direct attention ; The leader's triple focus ; What makes a leader?

The big picture. Leading for the long future.