3 Sneaky Ways Senior Leaders Create Burnout For Themselves And Their Teams
Practical advice and insights for C-suite leaders and executives
C-level leaders are often portrayed as impatient and time-starved, requiring perfection and detailed preparation when presenting to them. This can lead to significant employee burnout, low morale, and a lack of focus on strategy execution and revenue growth.
Leaders should know the difference between thoughtful preparation and paranoia and avoid a “final presentation” or “rough draft” mindset. It is essential to understand the fundamental objectives and concerns of the audience rather than make assumptions or guesses.
To address these issues, organizations should calculate the time and resources spent preparing for recurring meetings, such as board meetings or earnings calls, to determine if they contribute to burnout. They should also define “smart” preparation and develop skills such as co-creation and 180 Thinking to identify the audience’s concerns quickly.
Senior executives should clarify expectations and act consistently with those expectations, dispelling the myth that the C-suite is difficult to present. This can reduce frustration, increase quality and help employees move past burnout and into enjoyment as they provide valuable materials and thinking.
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