When we are truly curious about why things happen and why others do what they do, our judgment is suspended. We begin to gain empathy for the plight of others which opens our own lives up to deeper experiences, textured understandings, and richer lives. But paying attention in a world full of distractions is becoming a lost art. To discover the many ways expanding our observation can serve humanity, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates, Christian Madsbjerg. Christian is a speaker and author of the book, Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World. He describes the beauty of hyper-reflection, provides tips for regaining our ever-decreasing skill of observation, and shares how stepping away from digital devices can revitalize our senses.

Christian Madsbjerg — The Art of Observation:

• Christian describes the different types of attention and how they impact connection. {2:16}
• An example of how true observation empowers people to solve problems effectively. {7:57}
• In his book, Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, Christian provides examples of the beauty in hyper-reflection. {11:44}
• How to regain the observation skills we have lost and hone in on the ability to pay attention. {16:11}
• The human body has adjusted to observing things differently because of the digital accessories we carry. {22:22}

About Lisa’s guest:

Christian Madsbjerg is co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates. He writes, speaks, and teaches widely on the practical application of the human sciences. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Financial Times, The Washington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He lives in New York City with his family.

“The argument for observation is that it also breeds a kind of intimacy that is the connectivity that we all strive for with one another."  - Lisa Cypers Kamen

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