Leaders have a huge impact on the people they lead in terms of job satisfaction, morale and performance. 

So do we want leaders who are running around busy, with no time to think?

No, you need time and space to think, so you can be more intentional about what you’re doing. 

You’ll make better decisions, and that will benefit your teams and your organisation (not to mention yourself).

In this episode, I discuss some ideas to get more thinking time in your day, so you can lead better.

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Show Links: 

• 3 Ways to Reduce Unhelpful Thinking – Practical tips to manage and reduce unproductive thought patterns.
• Parkinson’s Law – Explanation of Parkinson’s Law and how shorter meetings can increase productivity.
• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #156: Let’s Dismantle the Cult of Busyness – Podcast discussing the need to move away from constant busyness.
• Too Busy at Work? Try These 5 Things – Advice for leaders feeling overwhelmed by work.
• Stakeholder Management Tips For the Everyday Leader – Tips to handle challenging stakeholders and maintain focus.
• Why Leaders Should Have a Reflective Practice – Benefits of a regular reflective practice for leadership.
• Risk & Reward: How to Provide Development Opportunities For Your Team – Ideas for identifying and providing team growth opportunities.
• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #112: Why Smart Leaders Seek Continuous Improvement – Podcast discussing continuous improvement as a leadership skill.
• Meaningful Work, the #1 Motivator (and How to Provide it in Your Team) – Insight on creating meaningful work for team motivation.
• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #73: Why We Need More Mindfulness In Leadership – Explores how mindfulness can enhance leadership.