The number one drain leaders experience is feeling a loss of control over their day and schedule.can be exhausting. There’s an unrecognized factor as to why: leaders experience several hidden drains that are depleting. Many leaders don’t recognize why they feel drained and what they can do about it.
Spending too much time focused on the wrong things that don’t advance the business, such as preventable errors, unnecessary disruptions, or inconsequential problemsDirecting time and energy to unproductive meetings or low-value, low-impact tasks Start small. If the first opening on your schedule is one hour on a Friday a month from now, begin by blocking that time slot. You might have to look further out than you want to start blocking your calendar. These techniques often won’t work if you only look at the next two weeks.Leaders can create the right plan and structure for their schedule that works for and refuels them.