A leader who concentrates on a select few objectives will achieve greater success than one who is sidetracked by numerous distractions.
Feeling a bit scattered and overwhelmed this morning as I sat down to my daily goals list, I realized I’d fallen back into an old pattern – trying to do too much and, as a result, not doing it all very well! Sometimes, I just have to laugh at myself as I regularly repeat old patterns that I thought I’d conquered! Does that sound familiar to you? The “do more, then stress” scenario? Then read on because I hope the following will help you take a small step this week toward changing your approach and allowing you to perform better in your leadership role.
In today’s bustling work landscape, the mantra often is to do more, equating busyness with success. However, actual leadership effectiveness lies in a shift from quantity to quality. Morten T. Hansen’s research (“Great At Work”) on top performers shows the best way to increase work performance (by 25 percentage points!) is to “Do less, then obsess.” This isn’t about doing less work but focusing intensely on fewer crucial objectives.
Concentrating on a few goals boosts a leader’s performance and sets a clear course for their team. This approach replaces the stress of juggling many targets with a commitment to excellence in a few key areas.
This week, identify one task you can say no to, deepening your commitment to what truly matters.
I already feel better after catching myself and refocusing on doing just the essential tasks (fewer tasks) this week and then doing them really well. Ahh, it’s like a weight has been lifted, and I can now focus on what really matters. Try it out and see how dedicated efforts in the right areas can yield remarkable results for you and your team.
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