Living in fantasyland
At least one version of the truth is that leaders get paid to think. There’s only so much actual 'doing' involved in leading, the rest is about considering…
I wish, I wish, I wish my house was as lovely as that.
The difference between hoping the things you want to happen will happen, and having a decent chance of making them happen? Milestones, metrics, reporting, holding yourself and your team accountable. In short, management.
It’s doesn’t have to be overbearing – nobody wants micromanagement. Just simple tools, a slice or two of time, and enough attention to prove that you care about the people and the work.
Move out of fantasyland. What’s the plan?
Skippy Strategy: What are you working on but don’t know for sure how it’s going? Whether a team or a personal project, how will you measure progress? When will you know it’s done.
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