Gopal Shenoy emphasizes that vacation is a key moment to assess team capability, highlighting how empowered employees handle responsibilities in his absence.
He adopts boundaries during PTO, only engaging on crucial matters, and ensures his direct reports fully unplug while on vacation, reinforcing a trust-based culture.
Shenoy’s practice includes preparing his team for leadership continuity, guiding them on whom to contact during his absence, championing self-sufficiency and delegation.
He believes that when leaders check in during vacation, it indicates potential issues with overworking or poor hiring, advocating for trust and autonomy.
Collection
[
|
...
]