In being a quality leader, there is a definite need to be ‘on deck’ when the game is in play to help oversee/help with delivering on the organization’s mission/vision. Open door policies help to ensure you are accessible when your assistance is needed (as long as it is not abused and used as an excuse for others to simply dump their problems on your desk - see Problems = Solutions). However, it is just as critical to have a ‘closed door’ policy to ensure that you can get the quiet time needed to do the strategic thinking/planning/paperwork/etc necessary to also move the business forward. Learn how!
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