One of the things I’ve been acutely aware of lately with my clients is the challenge they have of being pulled in so many directions. They’re expected to lead, communicate, navigate change, collaborate, direct, give feedback, grow their people, engage, mentor, produce results, model mindset, and, if they’re working with me, stay incredibly present while managing their energy and impact through all of it! Tricky.
The impact of having so many demands and wanting to do a good job with all of them, is that often the leader ultimately feels they’re not doing enough, or that they’re not doing anything well. On the flip side, the people who look to them for mentorship and leadership can feel the energy of this, feel “neglected” or worst case, interpret it all as “that they’re not cared for or valued.” Neither of these perceptions is the intended one, and no one feels great.
So what to do, what to do?