For years, multitasking was considered a valuable professional skill.
The ability to answer an email, participate in a meeting, respond to a message, and manage another assignment at the same time was treated as evidence of productivity.
We admired people who could keep several plates spinning without allowing one to fall.
Are they actually accomplishing more?
Have we confused divided attention with increased ability?
What are your thoughts about professionals that depend on multitasking?
Do you share the same opinion for leadership doing the same?
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