Good for you. You’ve taken steps to reduce the number of times in a day your phone is a distraction. But you are only half way there. Now you must eliminate not just the interruption but also the potential of being interrupted. Here’s why and how.

You don’t mean to, and you probably haven’ t even thought about it, but the hours you spend on your phone at work that isn’t work related, is well, stealing.

Here’s why we think so.

In one survey, 71% of Americans indicated they wish they could spend less time on their phone. In our interview with Motivity Media Founder, Dr. Rod Brace, we check in on his journey to reduce his dependence on his smartphone and pick up some tips to get started.

Leadership in the digital age requires more than just mastering new technologies. It demands a new kind of discipline, one that protects our most valuable resource: our attention. The constant stream of notifications, emails, and social feeds pulls us in a thousand directions, making it harder to lead with clarity and focus.

Here are a few thoughts on how leaders can address the rise of digital presence.