Focus (as I tried to define it) is not just "paying attention", but more like "a flow state that moves things forward". The problem is that coordinating forces

Focus (as I tried to define it) is not just "paying attention", but more like "a flow state that moves things forward". The problem is that coordinating forces us to break from that flow state in order to spread, organize, and mediate information across teammates. We can either pay attention to solving problems, or to communicating/informing/negotiating with people, but not both. The manager needs to shut off Slack in order to prep for the meeting, for example. But you're right. Focus is required to coordinate properly and coordination is required to focus properly. It's an intricate dance. The tricky part is moving between the two states in a harmonious way.