We all have the same amount of time in a day. So, why are some managers better people leaders than others?

In this episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Boas delves deep into a common challenge faced by corporate and entrepreneurial leaders alike: effectively managing time to prioritize your people. Bernadette shares her insights and strategies for putting your team first, highlighting the pivotal role employees play as the number one asset in any organization.

Key Challenges Addressed:

• The conflict between existing commitments and dedicating time to employee engagement.
• Leaders’ struggle to make their people a top priority due to overloaded calendars.
• Difficulty in setting boundaries and learning to say "no" to less critical tasks.

Key Talking Points:

1. The Priority of People: Bernadette challenges leaders to question if they’re truly making their people their number one asset. Through global client experiences, she reveals the disconnect many employees feel despite leadership’s intentions.
2. Time Management and Prioritization: The episode dives into practical methods for time management, urging leaders to re-evaluate their schedules. Bernadette emphasizes the importance of creating ‘white space’ on calendars to engage with team members.
3. Setting SMARTY Goals: Bernadette introduces her unique approach to goal-setting, integrating the idea of personal accountability (the ‘Y’ for ‘You’) and aligning leadership goals with these metrics.
4. The Four Ds Strategy: Delegation, Delay, Deletion, and Doing – learn how harnessing these can streamline tasks and safeguard time for people-focused activities.
5. Time Blocking as a Tool: Discover how strategic time-blocking has transformed productivity and well-being for leaders and can create a balance between professional obligations and personal life.

For leaders eager to elevate their approach, this episode is a valuable resource for understanding and overcoming time management barriers. Tune in now to uncover ways to truly put your people first!

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