" It's not easy to lead other people when lying in a hospital bed or in a coffin "
Many Leaders Don't Take Care of Their Health:
Nobody would destroy their health in pursuit of leadership and career se
cess, would they? Sadly, far too many leaders do exactly this. They work their
way up the leadership ladder while simultaneously burning out from stress
becoming physically sick, mentally ill and emotionally drained. I have coached
dozens of such leaders and am astonished how unhealthy they had allowed
themselves to become while chasing year-end bonuses and promotions.
Successful Leadership Skills:
Successful leadership requires skills such as details orientation, concentra-
tion, emotional balance, focus, calmness and persistence, all of which require
you to be at your best. When you're stressed, overloaded and worn out, you
can't perform these things well and as a result you risk:
Risks of Overloaded Work:
•Making poor decisions and other mistakes because you're tired and unable
to concentrate
•Lacking positive inspiration due to feeling stressed and depressed
•Not being calm and happy because of the pain and irritation from tense
muscles, a stiff neck or headaches
• Having no desire to look forward, to set a vision and direction because
you're so drained. As a result, you may start losing interest in your work
and career.
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