Have you noticed there are a lot of distractions out there—in businesses, organizations, families and nonprofits? Distractions are nothing new; they have been around since the beginning of time. From ...

Dear Eric: My coworker has been wearing sleeveless summer tops and dresses recently. She looks so cute in all of her outfits. Although her daily wear slams, it is her hairy armpits that causes ...

While the current emphasis on distracted driving is on cellphones and texting, I suggest there is another major source of distraction that is rarely investigated or mentioned, to wit, looking away ...

Auditory distraction represents a critical area of research in cognitive science, elucidating how task-irrelevant sounds interfere with memory performance. The phenomenon encompasses a range of ...

In today’s hyperconnected workplace, distraction is no longer a nuisance. It’s a leadership liability. For many managers and executives, days are filled with digital dings, pop-up priorities and ...