"I have an open door policy." Oh my gosh, those words just make me shudder. Why am I opposed to an open door policy when it's often pushed as the way to be a "connected leader"? Because an open door policy has the opposite effect. When you have an open door policy, you're not connected to or present for anything.

Listen in for how an open door policy hinders your productivity, robs the people around you of learning opportunities, and nibbles away at your time, plus 5 simple tips for setting things right.