Beyond Todo List
About this episode
The episode discusses the pitfalls of relying on to-do lists for effective leadership, illustrated through the story of a CEO named Jane.
Most CEOs are "brilliant operators." They got to the top because they were the best at capturing tasks, solving problems, and getting things done. But there is a trap. Today I share the story of "Jane," a CEO with a world-class to-do list who felt like she was drowning in busyness while failing at the work that actually mattered. The truth is: To-do lists reward task completion, not leadership. If you are still personally managing a long list of checkboxes, you aren't leading—you’re operat...
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