Learning Commons Update: Increase Focus, Memory & Concentration

Looking for resources to aid your leadership development? CUYLM’s Learning Commons is a collection of resources curated by the CUYLM Executive Committee. The Learning Commons contains recommendations for books, articles, podcasts, videos and more on a wide variety of topics.

May 2025 Update:

We’ve added new resources! The theme of this update is increasing focus, memory and concentration. See what’s new below.

Podcasts:

• On Purpose: 7 Ways to Be Productive Even When You’re Tired

• On Purpose: 8 Strategies to Remove Distractions to Improve Focus and Productivity

• The School of Greatness: Focus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy

• The School of Greatness: Eliminate Brain Fog, Increase Your Focus, and Control Your Motivation

• The School of Greatness: Avoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory and Overcome Procrastination

Videos:

• How to Triple Your Memory By Using This Trick - Ricardo Lieuw On

• How to Become a Memory Master - by Idriz Zogaj

• 5 Ways to Listen Better - Julian Treasure

• What Happens to You Brain When You Pay Attention? - Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar

• The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise - Wendy Suzuki

• How Your “Working Memory” Makes Sense of the World - Peter Doolittle

Articles:

• Improve Your Focus and Concentration: 15 Ways to Build Your Skills - BetterUp

• Having Your Smartphone Nearby Takes a Toll on Your Thinking - Harvard Business Review