A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning and executing tasks.
Executive function is what allows us to set goals, prioritize tasks, and stay focused. When overwhelmed by data, our executive function suffers (often called 'analysis paralysis'). AI agents act as an external executive function, handling the lower-level sorting and prioritizing so you can apply your mental energy to high-value decision making.
A rigorous approach to email management aimed at keeping the inbox empty—or almost empty—at all times.
Communication that does not happen in real-time, allowing participants to respond at their convenience.
The process of stopping one task and starting another, often resulting in lost productivity and mental fatigue.