Ep 190: The Leadership Trap: Doing instead of Leading

In this episode, I’m delving into the common pitfall of many leaders - getting stuck in the weeds of daily tasks and acting operationally instead of strategically. If your calendar is packed with tasks your team should be able to handle, you might be trapped in an operational role rather than leading effectively. Discover how to rise above the day-to-day grind, lead strategically, and drive impact without burning out. 

 

This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high-performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately to be better at your job without working harder. 

 

In This Episode: 

• Operational vs. Strategic Leadership 
• Why Leaders Get Stuck in Doing 
• The Cost of Staying in the Weeds 
• Signs You’re Too Operational 
• The Strategic Leader’s Role 
• Building a Self-Sufficient Team  
• Creating Space for Strategic  

 

Mentioned in This Episode: 

Episode 61 - How to be great at delegation. 

Episode 174 - How to be a coach-like manager with Jude Sclater. 

 

 

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