“Productivity, innovation, and growth are driven by focused attention, and obstructed by almost everything else.”

— Curt Steinhorst

Author • Founder and CEO of Focuswise • #1 Expert on Focus at Work

 
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Captivating global brands and leaders.

Curt’s unique insight and entertaining speaking style have captured the attention of audiences worldwide. He speaks more than 75 times each year to organizations that include everyone from global leadership associations and non-profits to Fortune 100 companies.

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  • "Curt was energetic, entertaining, and engaging — and gave all in attendance some important things to think about. In short, Curt absolutely hit it out of the park!"

    US NAVAL ACADEMY

  • "Curt's presentation was the highest rated session of the conference, scoring 4.9 out of 5 in the follow up survey."

    AMERIPRISE

  • "Curt understands the consequences of distraction and, more importantly, how to capture attention."

    CEO, NTT DATA SERVICES

  • "Curt absolutely surpassed expectations! His presentation truly captured the attention of our tough crowd of executive-level management professionals."

    DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, STATE OF MARYLAND

  • "Curt delivers an ideal message for now: Focus is the most critical skill to master in dynamic times. It has helped to enable a fresh start for many in the team."

    CMO, RECKITT (BRANDS INCLUDE AIRBORNE, AIR WICK, CLEARASIL, LYSOL, AND MORE)

  • "The presentation was practical, funny, and well-received; we had a lot of buzz following the event. Curt's message thoughtfully addresses a central challenge in our fast-paced work culture."

    – MERCK

 
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Curt Steinhorst

Leadership Strategist, People & Culture Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker

Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention?, a Top 30 Global Guru, and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy. Pulling from over a decade’s worth of executive consulting and research in brain science, generational differences, and technology trends, he has pioneered our understanding of the influence of human attention on organizational productivity and health.

Curt is the founder and CEO of Focuswise, a consultancy that helps leaders develop focused teams. He is also the Head of People & Culture at Venus Aerospace, a deep-tech company whose spaceplane will enable one-hour global travel. 

Curt's unique perspective and entertaining style keep him in high demand as a speaker with organizations such as AT&T, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, SAP, Southwest Airlines, and many more.

 

Who does Curt help?

Leaders who want to break through the noise.

Teams experiencing burnout and overwhelm.

Individuals who want to take control of their most valuable resource.

 

How Curt helps

Speaking

Curt speaks around the globe on mastering the limits of attention – combining unforgettable stories, research from attention science, and real-world experience.

Coaching & Consulting

Curt prepares leaders and teams to excel in today’s complex and challenging environment.

Media

Curt is a regular Forbes contributor, best-selling author, and is a frequent voice on podcast and news channels.

FocusFit Challenge

An interactive program to reduce the workplace distractions that sap time and productivity.

 

Improving focus and productivity

Best-Selling Author

Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy.

CEO of Focuswise

The consultancy he founded, Focuswise, helps organizations develop focused and productive leaders, teams, individuals, and cultures. Applying the lens of focus and attention, Curt and his team analyze and identify the hidden, costly distractions that plague teams, waste resources, destroy productivity, and derail innovation.