The Discipline of Focus
In healthcare and leadership, everything feels urgent—but not everything deserves your focus. Jamie and Matt break down how to prioritize, reduce decision fatigue, avoid shiny object syndrome, and build boundaries that protect progress.
Experiencing Healthcare Podcast · Matt Staub, Jamie Preston
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Show Notes
On a cold January day in South Carolina, Jamie and Matt Staub unpack why focus is one of the most underrated leadership skills—especially in healthcare, where everything can feel urgent. They break down how leaders decide what deserves attention, how to “push pause” on non-emergencies, and why coaching people through problems is often more effective than absorbing them. The conversation also explores decision fatigue, the difference between being busy and being focused, the role of habits (including insights from Atomic Habits), and how boundaries protect the work that actually moves the mission forward. Along the way, they normalize attention struggles, reframe “failure” as part of growth, and offer practical ways to stay aligned to goals without losing empathy or accessibility.