If a CEO wanted to improve employee attention, the single most impactful change would be to institute 'quiet time' when electronic communications cannot be sent, resetting expectations and giving people permission to work without interruption.

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Gloria Mark

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I would say that they should Institute a quiet time when electronic communications can't be sent so this resets people's expectations knowing that email is not going to be sent out gives people permission to be able to work for um you know a period of extended time

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Tired? Distracted? Burned-Out? Listen to This.The Ezra Klein Show
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:46:08 PM

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