Become Undistracted with Christian Madsbjerg, Author of 'Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World'

Do you want to feel less distracted?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Christian Madsbjerg the author of 'Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World'.  Kristel and Christian discuss how observation may help improve quality of life as well as increase connection and support innovation.   Learn how to incorporate observation into your life by tuning in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: How to learn to see what is really there Is observation comparable to mindfulness? Does observation help reduce stress? Why observations are not opinions The benefits of observation Why our moods matter and how to use them to our advantage Insights from Christian's book 'Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World' How observation can improve innovation How you can start to observe right outside your front door ABOUT Christian Madsbjerg and his new book 'Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World': Paying attention is a crucial human skill, yet many of us have forgotten how to listen carefully and observe intentionally. Deluged by social media and hobbled by the increasing social isolation it fosters, we need to rediscover the deeply human ways we connect with others.  Christian Madsbjerg, a philosopher and entrepreneur, understands this dilemma. To counteract it, he began a course at The New School in New York City called Human Observation, which lays out the ways that we can learn to pay attention more effectively. The course has been hugely popular since its inception, with hundreds of students filling waiting lists. In Look, Madsbjerg sets out the key observational skills needed to show how we can recapture our ability to pay attention. Drawing from philosophy, science, the visual arts, and his own life, he offers both practical insights and a range of tools for experiencing the world with greater richness and texture. The result is a dynamic approach to rethinking observation that helps all of us to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others. Christian writes, speaks, and teaches the practical application of the Human Sciences and 20th century continental philosophy, particularly the works of Martin Heidegger and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.  Latest as a full time Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School for Social Research. He is a Senior Fellow at The Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) in Tokyo, Japan and a Distinguished Visitor at The Buffett Center for International Affairs at Northwestern University in Chicago. His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Der Spiegel, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Christian's Website: https://madsbjerg.com/  Buy the book 'Look' HERE Follow Christian on Linkedin HERE About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4’s WDAF-TV’s Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/  To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. 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