{"product_id":"focus-the-hidden-driver-of-excellence","title":"Focus : The Hidden Driver Of Excellence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus by Daniel Goleman | The Hidden Driver of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e by Daniel Goleman explores the science of attention and explains why the ability to direct and sustain attention plays an important role in learning, decision-making, relationships, leadership, and high performance. Drawing on research into human behaviour and attention, Goleman offers a practical perspective on developing stronger focus in a distracted world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaniel Goleman examines attention as a mental skill that can be developed and strengthened. Rather than treating focus as a single ability, he presents three interconnected forms of attention: \u003cstrong\u003einner focus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eother focus\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eouter focus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner focus involves awareness of your own thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Other focus relates to understanding and connecting with people, while outer focus helps you recognise broader systems, environments, and circumstances. Goleman argues that excellence often depends on the ability to balance all three.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing examples from business, education, sports, the arts, and other areas, the book explores practices that successful performers use to strengthen attention and maintain effectiveness. It also considers the roles of mindfulness, preparation, recovery, positive emotions, relationships, and tools that can support the development of new skills and habits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree forms of focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand the roles of inner, other, and outer attention in personal and professional life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttention and performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how focused attention contributes to learning, decision-making, creativity, and sustained achievement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-awareness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover how paying attention to your internal world can support emotional regulation and better choices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on others:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn why empathy, listening, and awareness of other people matter for effective communication and leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore approaches such as mindfulness, focused preparation, recovery, and positive emotional habits.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding better habits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider practical ways to strengthen attention, develop skills, and maintain performance over time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessionals and business leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents and educators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntrepreneurs and managers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in psychology and neuroscience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking better concentration and productivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders exploring mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and personal development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling look at an often-overlooked factor behind effective performance: attention. Daniel Goleman combines scientific research with examples from different fields to show how attention influences the way we learn, work, relate to others, and respond to our surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy presenting focus as a skill that can be cultivated rather than a fixed trait, the book gives readers a useful framework for understanding their attention and exploring practices that can support greater clarity, effectiveness, and sustained performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Goleman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604194414867,"sku":"BY13.5822","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/focus-the-hidden-driver-of-excellence","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}