The simple habit that separates good managers from great ones...
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Wel Hi Reader! At 27, I thought being a good manager meant having my finger on the pulse of everything happening on my team. I was wrong. Painfully, embarrassingly wrong. I spent my days jumping from crisis to crisis, putting out fires, and wondering why my team seemed to need me for every little decision. I was exhausted, they were frustrated, and nothing was getting better. Tuesday Tip!!!Here's what's really happening: Your team isn't lazy. They're Then my mentor taught me the practice that changed everything: the Daily Question. Every morning, before checking email or diving into tasks, I spend 5 minutes asking myself: "What does my team need from me today that only I can provide?" Not what tasks need doing. Not what fires need fighting. What do they need from ME as their LEADER? This simple shift transforms how you show up: Some days, it's removing a roadblock that's been slowing them down. Other days, it's providing context about company direction. Sometimes it's just being present for a difficult conversation they've been avoiding. The magic happens when you stop being reactive and start being intentional about your leadership. Here's how to implement this practice:
Last month, one of my clients used this practice to realize her team didn't need her to review every deliverable – they needed clearer decision-making authority. She spent 30 minutes clarifying boundaries, and her team's productivity shot up 40%. The best part? Your team will notice the difference within a week. You'll go from being the bottleneck to being the catalyst. Latest Forbes ArticleAfter numerous emails, applications, and cover letters, you finally got the chance to show off your skills and intern for your dream company. But then, something occurs that you never expected. Yep. You hate the internship. And now you feel stuck.
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Dr. Colleen Batchelder
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