Fit your own life jacket first

Some Managers who I work with feel like they "don’t have the bandwidth" to take "time out to think or reflect". Some feel like they should know all the answers and therefore can’t be seen to take time to learn or grow. Others plan time out but just don’t get there…

Many don’t prioritise themselves or their growth at all.

Getting better requires us to prioritise ourselves so that we are fit to lead ourselves and those around us. We should be constantly learning, addressing challenges and evolving.

Telling ourselves we are too busy or too senior to prioritise ourselves is a very limiting story that is negatively impacting many in organisations.

Learning IN the business

I was a senior manager for a large utility with about 3000 employees. It was a complex and high profile business. There is no way any one leader could get their head around the whole place. Everyone had to keep learning.

My mindset was for me to consistently spend time learning IN the business, so that I could work ON the business. Each month I would immerse myself in operations, assets, customer service or onsite. It helped my learning and was part of my growth plan. I expected the same of my team. How could I lead the business or give my best advice if I was out of touch?

Sacrificing yourself to your inbox or diary and neglecting your growth is not leadership. It is loser-ship.

Make YOURSELF a priority

In my latest research just 44% of managers and experts said they have a professional development plan to support their growth or that of their teams. Less than half aren’t prioritising their growth. In real terms if you aren’t growing then you are standing still or going backwards. Failing to find the time to work on your goals is negatively impacting the team, your culture, their results and your career. That’s loser-ship!

You have to fit your own life jacket first so that you can support yourself and the team.

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What is really stopping you from putting yourself first?

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Paul is a coach and expert on leadership, trust and communication. He works with leaders and teams to lift impact, performance and results by helping them have more powerful converastions.

Learn more about Paul at www.paulmatthews.com.au