Sharpen Your Saw
Ahmed Halil
I coach and mentor early-career professionals to become strong leaders | Product Manager @Mrsool | xDeliveryHero | xTalabat
In today’s fast-paced world, we often overlook one essential aspect of sustained success: rest. That’s the focus of this episode—why taking regular breaks is vital for your productivity and well-being.
Importance Of Resting
Steven R. Covey’s seventh habit of his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is Sharpen the Saw.?
The concept is simple: if you keep using a saw without taking the time to rest and sharpen it, it will dull, lose its effectiveness, and eventually break.
The same is true for us. In a world where we’re expected to perform non-stop, be constantly available, and tackle issues as they arise, all while staying ahead of technological and innovation-driven changes, taking time to recharge has never been more crucial. If we keep working and performing to our limits, if we’re not resting enough, we burnout and break. We will not be able to finish the simplest tasks let alone do something more complex.
It’s Your Responsibility?
Today, we’re afraid of saying “no” or “I can’t”. We’re living in fear of losing our jobs or being replaced by artificial intelligence. So we keep pushing ourselves.
As a team member, it’s on you to make this cut and take a break. Trust me: You’ll return refreshed, with a clear mind, ready to tackle tasks more effectively.
The leader’s role
First and foremost, lead by example! Take a break. In previous episodes I’ve mentioned the importance of empowering your team members. Now is the perfect time to put this empowerment into practice.
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Secondly, encourage your team to go on leaves. By staying connected and regularly assessing your team’s performance, you’ll be in a prime position to recognize when it’s time for them to recharge.
Conclusion
Remember, rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re leading a team or part of one, embracing the power of regular breaks will not only improve performance but also lead to sustainable success. Take that time, and sharpen your saw.
Call To Action
Best,
Ahmed
Empowering Minds | Accounting Educator (UoL & AUC) | Instructional Design Expert in Education & Corporation | Harvard-Certified Higher Ed Teacher | AUC-Accredited Master Trainer | HBR Advisory Council & CIRTL Member
1 个月Great insights on the necessity of rest! I completely agree that, like Covey's "Sharpen the Saw," we must prioritize recharging to maintain effectiveness. Emphasizing our responsibility to take breaks and modeling this behavior as leaders can significantly enhance team well-being and productivity.
Regional Operations Teamleader | Dispatching - MENA Egypt
1 个月Totally agree with this sentiment
I coach and mentor early-career professionals to become strong leaders | Product Manager @Mrsool | xDeliveryHero | xTalabat
1 个月In this episode I’m referring to an earlier one, where I explain why it’s important to build trust and how to do it. https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/building-trust-key-ahmed-halil-inlef?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via
Commercial Manager at ILS Egypt | We help our customers enhance the logistics process with our seamless and simplified logistics solutions
1 个月Loved it and totally agree with it Ahmed Enhance the greatest asset you have ... YOU Having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: Body, heart, mind and soul
Regional Operations Supervisor | Dispatching - MENA
1 个月Useful tips????????