Productivity Secrets of an ADHD Brain with Peter Shankman #90

from Evolve Leadership · host Angus Nelson

Welcome to Evolve Leadership Podcast, where we provide powerhouse success strategies to high-performers who believe in the importance of good leadership.📖 In this episode:Angus interviews Peter Shankman, author of “Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain.” They discuss how those with ADHD brains are wired differently and share tactics to optimize ANY leader’s productivity.  🔹 Highlights:Triggers easily distract and derail focus for ADHD brains. Scan for triggers and avoid them.Rituals like exercise and good nutrition are key to consistency. Resolutions often fail.  Live your life 10 minutes in the future - how will choices now affect you later?Eliminate clutter and decisions to free up mental bandwidth. Automate what you can.Embrace your differences and neurodiversity. When accepted, ADHD brains can achieve incredible focus.📚 Resources: Peter’s book Faster Than NormalHis website PeterShankman.comConnect on social media @PeterShankmanThe ADHD brain is wired differently but not broken. Accept and optimize how you operate for success.For more on becoming a happy, purpose-driven leader, visit http://evolveleadership.org🔗Follow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angusnelson4340LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-leadership-org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angusnelson.fanpageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveleadership.organization Podcast: Apple | Spotify | YoutubeLike, share and subscribe for more transformative leadership tools!

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Welcome to Evolve Leadership Podcast, where we provide powerhouse success strategies to high-performers who believe in the importance of good leadership.📖 In this episode:Angus interviews Peter Shankman, author of “Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain.” They discuss how those with ADHD brains are wired differently and share tactics to optimize ANY leader’s productivity. 🔹 Highlights:Triggers easily distract and derail focus for ADHD brains. Scan for triggers and avoid them.Rituals like exercise and good nutrition are key to consistency. Resolutions often fail. Live your life 10 minutes in the future - how will choices now affect you later?Eliminate clutter and decisions to free up mental bandwidth. Automate what you can.Embrace your differences and neurodiversity. When accepted, ADHD brains can achieve incredible focus.📚 Resources: Peter’s book Faster Than NormalHis website PeterShankman.comConnect on social media @PeterShankmanThe ADHD brain is wired differently but not broken. Accept and optimize how you operate for success.For more on becoming a happy, purpose-driven leader, visit http://evolveleadership.org🔗Follow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angusnelson4340LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-leadership-org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angusnelson.fanpageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveleadership.organization Podcast: Apple | Spotify | YoutubeLike, share and subscribe for more transformative leadership tools!

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