Leadership
Focus.
There is a misconception that multi-tasking makes you more productive.
However, research shows that we are much more productive when we focus on one thing at a time. I ran across the video below from author and speaker Phil Cooke talking about Distractions and how one of the greatest sources of being unproductive is being distracted. I’ve known Phil for about 15 years through the National Religious Broadcaster’s convention and through other avenues. He has written a book on the topic called “One Big Thing” where he challenges readers to not be average at many things, but to be great at one big thing. I agree with him that most people fail, not because they are unqualified or incompetent, but because they are distracted.
Research shows that multi-tasking makes you less productive than focusing on one thing at a time. Click To Tweet
Here are some tips that Phil gives in this video podcast on how to focus:
- Do some physical things that will block distractions that come your way.
- Use programs that will block Social Media from being a constant distraction.
- Come into work in the morning and do your biggest project first. Then check e-mail and do other things.
In the world of church media, during your work week, focus one thing at a time and do it well.
Check out these videos for more on busting the myth that “Multi-Tasking” is better for you.
CARL BARNHILL
Creative Director / Owner
[twelve:thirty]media | Columbia, SC
twelvethirtymedia.com
Carl Barnhill has served on staff at some of the largest churches and organizations in the country. He served as Media Director at Precept Ministries International, directing the television and radio program Precepts for Life with Kay Arthur, broadcasted to over 98 million homes around the world. He served as Video Production Director at Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS, where he produced media content for four campuses, as well as led volunteer teams.
He most recently served as Video Coordinator for Newspring Church in South Carolina. Newspring has 10 campuses across the state with a weekly attendance of over 35,000. At one campus alone, the number of consistent volunteers serving in media production tripled, under his leadership.
He currently serves as Creative Director and Owner of [twelve:thirty]media, a company that serves churches and ministries all over the world through motion graphics content and church media coaching.
