Leaders are action-takers. They have to be because, without action, nothing would get done.
However, it’s easy to get so busy taking action that you can overlook the importance of slowing down to make sure what you’re doing is worthwhile.
Even a few minutes of strategic thinking can speed up your progress by ensuring that you’re not just doing busy work but rather impactful work that will truly lead to growth and progress.
But that strategic thinking doesn’t happen amidst a fury of activity.
Leaders who develop a rhythm of rest, reflection, and strategic thinking go much further than those who don’t.
It’s natural to wake up in the morning and jump on the high-speed treadmill of your job, but it’s not the wisest thing to do.
Reviewing your days, weeks, and months to evaluate what needs to change can make all the difference in the world.
When was the last time you blocked time to truly think about your activities and schedule?
When did you last slow down enough to evaluate how things are truly going?
If this is part of your regular practice, well done!
If you’re like most leaders I know, this is an area to grow in.
If you want to go further faster, schedule times for strategic planning and evaluation.
Once you know what’s going well and what needs to change you’ll be able to make better decisions and accomplish your big goals and dreams more quickly.
Choose to consistently slow down so you can ultimately speed up to get the right things done.
Until next time, make today GREAT!
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