Are you focused or merely busy? Jones Loflin sits down with Kevin to reveal the secret of focus, inspired by honeybees. Jones introduces six essential "permissions" that individuals must grant themselves and emphasizes their particular importance for leaders, who not only need to practice these permissions personally but also guide their team members to recognize and adopt them. These permissions include: The Permission to Prioritize – Bees prioritize maintaining the hive before making honey. How can we identify our most critical goals? The Permission to Plan – Similar to how bees prepare for changing conditions, how can we proactively set ourselves up for success? The Permission to Be Unavailable – Constant accessibility can hinder productivity. How can leaders create an environment conducive to deep work? The Permission to Recharge – Bees rest more than they work. What lessons can we draw from this behavior? The Permission to Change – Often, we stick to habits that are no longer beneficial. How can we embrace necessary changes? The Permission to Be Consistent – Although change is crucial, success frequently arises from disciplined, repeated actions.

Listen For

0:00 Introduction 0:38 Podcast & Live Stream Info 1:01 Book Promotion 1:31 Guest Introduction 2:40 Jones Loflin’s Background & New Book 4:00 The Journey to the Book Focused as a Bee 5:07 The Inspiration Behind the Book 6:06 Writing with His Daughter 8:05 Why Busy is Crossed Out in the Title 9:45 The Most Dangerous Four Letter Word 12:14 The Six Permissions for Focus 14:12 Permission 1 Prioritize 16:25 A Tip for Prioritization 18:06 Permission 2 Plan 19:48 Why Leaders Need to Plan Beyond Work 20:57 Permission 3 Be Unavailable 22:53 How Bees Ignore Distractions 24:17 Permission 4 Recharge 25:39 Why Leaders Must Prioritize Their Own Wellbeing 25:58 Permission 5 Change 27:12 Permission 6 Be Consistent 29:41 Leadership Insights from the Book 31:38 Jones Loflin’s Personal Insights 32:56 What Jones is Currently Reading 34:03 Where to Find Jones and His Book 36:08 Closing Remarks

Meet Jones

Jones' Story: Jones Loflin is an accomplished author and coach. His books include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, Getting The Blue Ribbon, Getting to It, and his latest book Focused as a Bee – Six Buzzworthy Strategies to Thrive in a Distracting World. Jones has made it his life’s work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to help people make the best choices with their time. His client list includes Federal Express, Tractor Supply, and Choice Hotels as well as the United States military. Jones believes the key to success is being passionate about certain things in life, including family, spiritual beliefs, career and relationships. Jones lives in North Carolina with his wonderful wife Lisa. They have two perfect daughters and one really cool son-in-law.

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Book Recommendations

• Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin and Sydney Loflin
• Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale PhD
• Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
• Juggling Elephants: An Easier Way to Get Your Most Important Things Done--Now! by Jones Loflin and Todd Musig 

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