The "Vacation Test": Are You Essential... or an Obstacle?
tldr ; It has been suggested that I type... a lot. So, here is the short version! If you stepped away for a month, would your team thrive or dive? We often blame our teams for bottlenecks, but the hard truth is that the bottleneck is usually us . This week's post offers a simple 4-step "Coaching Challenge" to help you identify where you are hoarding control and how to empower your team to win without you. It’s been nice to have some time off for the holidays. I hope you all were able to disconnect, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. For me, the quiet moments away from work are always the most fertile ground for reflection. I spent some time thinking on my own career journey—the wins, the losses, and the messy middle parts. During one of these quiet moments, a question popped into my head. It’s a scary one, but I want you to sit with it for a moment: "What would happen if you had to take a month off starting tomorrow—no email, no messaging, no phone...