Three Simple, Yet Powerful Attributes of Unbusy Leaders

08/04/2020 11 min Episodio 8
Three Simple, Yet Powerful Attributes of Unbusy Leaders

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Three simple, yet powerful attributes of Unbusy Leaders:AwareAvailableApproachableRemember:  the real sin of busyness is hurriedness.But the best leaders – unbusy leaders – are Aware:They are "Noticers"They see what's going well, and what's not going well, team and people dynamics, opportunities & challengesTheir eyes are up and they are listening.Having awareness makes you a better leader, a better manager... but also a better spouse, parent and friend.There are 4 qualities that Unbusy Leaders possess that help them be Available:They listen wellThey eliminate distractionsThey get close to their peopleThey value and create margin time Unbusy Leaders are also Approachable.They are consistent in their mannerisms; in how they react to situations.They are fair and honest in how they deal with people.They don't get too high or too low.They are trusted and respected.Don't miss this:  if you are NOT approachable, people will not share critical information with you.4 Ways Overly Busy Leaders Get This Wrong:You value work over people.You get in over your head and behind with work.You confuse commitments with priorities; you overcommit.You are in a constant state of being hurried.