How can you balance workload and leadership?

In my experience it is also important to set a system to check upon the progress of your team on the delegated tasks. It helps avoid micromanagement just to ask if the team needs help or are struggling, as well as to validate skills and identify possible learning opportunities

As a leader hopefully you have delegated powers and developed teams. This is the base. Then prioritise those that require your attention at that stage and fill up 50% of your time with these. Keep 50% time free , for guiding , reading up, chatting, responding, sharing views to the team at large. Problem with leaders is many don't have time, they DO too many things. Hence they never become STAR leaders. Be a STAR.

Also while prioritizing and delegating knowing your team members well is crucial. Understanding their skills helps in assigning tasks that align with their strengths. Being aware of their availability prevents overloading any particular team member and ensures a fair distribution of tasks. Also, considering their preferences can enhance motivation and job satisfaction.

Prioritizing in leadership is critical, along with coordinating and delegating. Let's start with a simple system of identifying urgent and important priorities and which vital tasks that can be delegated or not delegated. Delegating is important, as long as there is a level of coordination according to the team's priorities and skillsets. Then, following up with blocking on the calendar what is important, but not urgent, so that the leader can proactively lead and create an impact, rather than react passively to their environment. The urgent - non important tasks, can be delegated and they usually involve firefighting and lastly, the non-important non-urgent ones, can be a serious waste of time, therefore eliminated from priorities list.

In my role as a manager, the tightrope walk between managing tasks and leading effectively often poses quite the challenge. So, how does one strike that balance without edging towards burnout? 1. Prioritize: Understand what's urgent vs. important. This clarity helps distribute tasks effectively. 2. Delegate: Trust your team. Delegate tasks based on strengths, fostering growth and efficiency. 3. Open Communication: Keep channels open. 4. Regular check-ins ensure alignment and address concerns early on. 5. Time Management: Block time for uninterrupted work. It's equally vital to set aside moments for leadership duties. 6. Self-care: Remember, a well-rested leader is an effective leader. Take breaks and encourage your team to do the same.

In order to derive optimal outcomes and performances while we follow all above AI posted pointers, its imperative to note that we need to establish team trust which helps to develop a warm relationship and achieve the common goal. The soulful derivation of team is mutual confidence to work collaboratively and succeed together.

Make sure you are in the right jungle, if one is on the right mission, the chance of burnout is minimum, this does not mean it is easy

Communication plays a vital role in every aspect of being a team leader. The more you communicate and be honest in your conversations, you build trust and a safe environment for members. Collaboration easily follows when you communicate effectively. It helps team members become open in their conversations and creates engagement.

It’s very important to communicate with you team and stakeholders, which makes it very easy to collaborate and work. Be it ideas, information related to the project, support, feedback, it has to be communicated. When there are conflicts and issues, it is through communication and collaboration that it can be fixed, leading to fostering an environment of trust and improvement of performance.

Clear and concise communication ensures your message is understood accurately. It allows you to get to the most important points quickly and ensure key deadlines and goals are met.

Successfully balancing workload and leadership requires a strategic approach to planning and prioritizing tasks. By implementing effective time management models, such as the Eisenhower Matrix or the Urgent-Important Matrix, leaders can categorize tasks based on their urgency and importance. This allows for a clear understanding of priorities, enabling leaders to allocate time efficiently. Additionally, embracing agile methodologies promotes adaptability in the face of changing work demands. Regularly reviewing and adjusting plans based on feedback and outcomes is crucial. Striking a balance involves not only managing one's workload but also empowering team members through delegation and collaboration.

In order to achieve a goal, it is important to be clear on the milestones that will take your team there. Being able to plan well gives you the visibility into what might need your attention and helps you account for the time you need to dedicate for specific tasks/people. Having a well organized plan and adhering to it helps the team be prepared.

As a leader in a fast-paced organisation, you have a responsibility to set an example. Often we are worse at recognising signs of burn-out / imbalance in ourselves than we are in our employees. But they can see them! So first build self-management skills of reflection, mindfulness and emotional self awareness. Then make sure that the behaviours you would like to see in your team are also present in your own habits and activities. Simple things can set the tone. If you won't take a lunch-break because you are trying to squeeze in the work, nor will they. If you won't leave the office / go-offline at a reasonable time, neither will they. Beware of creating a culture of presenteeism instead of fostering creative/collaborative activity.

If Why is decided together then How is it becoming easy to achieve any goals. Plan it with it and achieve it by individual strength

There are three sides to a project, whether it’s a new campaign or the strategic plan for the business. 1. Pre work (the research and planning the execution) 2. The execution 3. The post-work (measuring and analyzing the data) We see a lot of people do part 1 at 60-70%. Sometimes they do part 2 at 40-50% and most don’t do part 3. Take the time to do all three at 100%. If you need to shore up any or all of these phases, there is one trick that will help you out. Time-block it all. Use your calendar to schedule time to get it done. Then live by your calendar. Stop getting caught up in daily fires you can delegate, and do the tedious thing that needs your full attention.

‘Not all readers lead, but all leaders read.’ And by read, we mean learn, whether it’s from a physical book, an audio book, a training, hiring a coach… whatever it is. Take time to feed your brain. I’ve heard people question whether they should really stop to do this “even if I’m the CEO” and the truth is, you should be doing this especially if you’re the CEO. Ever seen that quote where the CFO says, “What if we spend all this money on professional development and they leave?” The CEO says, “What if we don’t and they stay?” Boards should have this same mentality with C-suite.

Everyday you and your team should learn and upgrade themselves. this process should be inbuilt in the team for a long time result orientation.

One of my favorite quotes is by Brian Herbert - "The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice." One of the great investments anyone can make is in themselves and by becoming a lifelong learner. Never stop learning and approach every situation with intellectual curiosity.

This is a great lead by example moment. You and your team should be continuously learning and growing, as individuals and as a team.

It's like leveling up in a game; you've gotta keep gaining those new skills and insights. Taking a good look in the mirror, figuring out what you're rocking at and what could use a polish, and then going after the growth you need. It's not just about buffing up your own stats—it sets the pace and gets everyone jazzed to boost their game too. Plus, there’s nothing like that 'aha' moment when a new trick makes a world of difference!

The team is everything so think according to each and every member of the team and assign the work accordingly to achieve the goal.

It’s important to remember to practice and prioritize rest. This is imperative for both you and your team. Your creativity and strategic decision making ability rely on a fully charged mind and body to work at peak capacity. Self awareness and accountability play a vital role in your ability to make rest a habit. Start paying attention to when your mind and body need a break - sometimes your mind wants to keep going but your body needs lunch. Stop and eat. Sometimes your body is amped but your mind is exhausted. Get out of the office and go for a run or engage your family. The more you focus on balance, the better your work will be.

Walking on a tightrope: that's leadership. A constant act of balancing. Speed versus quality. Innovation versus consistency. But here's the secret key: your balance fuels your performance. Think of it as cycle mastery – spend energy, recover, repeat.

Balancing workload and leadership involves effective delegation, setting clear priorities, and recognizing when to recharge. By effectively delegating tasks to your team members, prioritizing your responsibilities, and scheduling regular breaks to recharge your energy to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Remember, a well-rested leader can inspire and guide their team more effectively.

Your team is watching everything you do so you need to act accordingly and set examples you want them to follow. A work/life balance is very important to keep each team member sharp.

1. Love your team. 2. Be their leader, mentor, well-wisher and saviour. 3. Understand their personal life and respect it. Just do this. You will witness a beautiful work life which doesn’t interfere into personal life.

When you are a leader of people AND you have customer responsibility, you have to put both at the top of your list. Leaders with workload that impact customers often fall into the trap of 'customer comes first' approach and lose their ability to lead effectively. Their team knows they are second and often suffer with missed one-to-one meetings a leader who is not available and the feeling that they are on their own. The leader doesn't realize they are prioritizing one customer over the many customers that are supported by their team. They don't provide leadership and support to an entire team and choose the one customer in the moment. This can feel like no-win, but they have to find a way to do both or they are set up to fail.

All the previous comments are admirable and correct, but you cannot balance workload and leadership if you do not have the trust and respect of your team. My experience is that nothing else matters.

Practise effective time management, delegation, and communication. Prioritize tasks, there’s some tasks require immediate attention , delegate when appropriate, set clear expectations, then double check and always maintain open lines of communication with your team.

Pense sempre que você está deixando um legado - querendo ou n?o, consciente ou n?o. Ent?o, fa?a de propósito, fa?a com propósito! Decida como será o legado que você vai deixar no mundo e trabalhe para que isso seja real!