GoKawiilThree habits that keep your team moving with you, not around you. A few years ago, I coached an executive who was, by every external measure, crushing it. He had pushed his team through a major platform migration in record time, hit every deadline, and was already lining up the next initiative before the first one had fully landed. When I asked how the team felt about the pace, he said, “They’re fine. Nobody’s pushed back.”
The hidden ‘tax’ you pay when you lead too fast
Why This Matters
This article highlights the risks of rushing leadership and the hidden costs it can impose on teams, such as burnout and misalignment. For the tech industry, maintaining sustainable pacing is crucial to ensure long-term productivity and morale. Consumers benefit indirectly as well, through more stable and well-executed technological innovations.
Key Takeaways
- Leading too fast can cause burnout and misalignment.
- Effective leadership involves habits that keep teams engaged and aligned.
- Sustainable pacing enhances long-term productivity and innovation.
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