Scenario 4.3: You are reactive rather than deliberate in your leadership
You’re constantly responding to emails, knocks on the door, or problems. You don’t feel in control of your time, and strategic focus is slipping.
Leadership Behaviours to Support This Challenge
| Code | Behaviour | Why It Matters |
| Y5 | Organise for Clarity | Clear systems and workflows reduce reactivity and increase focus. |
| Y7 | Think Long, Act Daily | Keeps strategic goals in view amidst daily distractions. |
| Y6 | Prioritise What Matters | Not everything needs your time, focusing avoids overwhelm. |
| S8 | Find the Lead Measures | Deliberate leadership tracks what drives real outcomes. |
Suggested Approach
- Block out ‘deep work’ time for planning and reflection.
- Use a weekly preview to align daily actions to longer-term goals.
- Track lead measures instead of reacting to lag results.
- Build habits around focus by reducing interruptions and batching tasks.