By Dana Phillips.
In leadership, focus is an important skill to develop. I have watched amazing leaders lose their momentum, miss goals, and end up far away from their original mission because of lack of focus. Without focus, we can become so scattered that we send mixed messages to our teams, lose sight of our vision, and get off track. Here are three ways to stay focused.
- Know what you want. There’s a great saying, “If you chase two rabbits, both will escape.” Understand the key performance indicators in your business and stick with them.
- Avoid “Incentive Addiction.” For the most part, your company will provide incentives and promotions to drive these key performance indicators. Promote them before you add your own.
- Set an appointment with yourself each week to look at who your future leaders are, their progress, and your pace in each area of your business. Make a tracking sheet and set short, frequent calls with them to help them stay focused. Their focus keeps you on track.
It sounds elementary, but experience tells me that we get so busy we forget to do these simple things to stay focused.
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