Gaining Clarity w/ Ann Latham

People Business w/ O'Brien McMahon

Ann Latham is the author of The Power of Clarity and founder of the consulting firm Uncommon Clarity®. Her clients represent over 40 industries and range from organizations such as Boeing, Hitachi, and Medtronic to non-profits such as the Public Broadcasting Service, the United Way, and colleges and universities. Ann’s advice has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:

• Ann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annlathamuncommonclarity/
• AnnLatham.com - https://annlatham.com/
• Find all of Ann’s books - https://annlatham.com/books-by-ann-latham/

Time Codes:
(0:15) - Introduction to Ann Lathan
(1:45) - How do you define clarity?
(3:29) - How did you become an authority on clarity?
(6:08) - What is true clarity?
(9:35) - What is a treadmill verb and what are some examples?
(10:50) - How do you avoid using words like ‘review’ as hiding spots or stalling places?
(14:24) - do you have a recommended pre-meeting process to get everyone on the same page?
(17:48) - What is the S.O.A.R. decision-making method?
(23:29) - Can you explain ‘wandering in’ and how it relates to decision-making?
(28:00) - What does the start of your day look like?
(28:57) - Is your approach based on the book “Getting Stuff Done”?
(31:48) - What does your tool look like for capturing and organizing the bigger picture?
(33:18) - How much time does it take to stay organized?
(34:50) - What are the elements that make sifting and organizing more practical?
(41:44) - What other tips do you have for reducing distractions?
(44:07) - What are you sick of talking about?
(46:26) - Would you argue that every business interaction has to be purely focused and objective?
(50:56) - How can people find you?