"During a recent keynote, I asked leaders in the room a simple question: 'How many of you have cancelled plans with someone you care about, family, friends, a partner, because something came up at work?' Nearly every hand went up."
"The same leader who cancels on their partner because 'something came up' is also skipping the coffee with a new peer, postponing the visit to a colleague's office, replacing a real conversation with another email."
"We tell ourselves busyness is the price of high performance. But what if it's actually undermining it?"
The relentless pursuit of work often leads to neglecting personal relationships, as many leaders admit to canceling plans with loved ones due to work obligations. This pattern extends to professional interactions, where leaders also miss opportunities to connect with colleagues. The belief that busyness equates to high performance is challenged, suggesting that this mindset may actually hinder effectiveness. The consequences of neglecting relationships at home and work can be damaging, as colleagues may withdraw collaboration without notice.
Read at Fast Company
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