Leaders: Detach From Work to Boost Effectiveness
Leaders are urged to prioritise detachment from work to boost their effectiveness. A recent study from the Harvard Business Review, 'Want to Be a Better Leader? Stop Thinking About Work After Hours', highlights the benefits of maintaining clear boundaries between work and personal time.
The study reveals that leaders who ruminate about work in the evening experience diminished performance the next day. Conversely, leaders who successfully detach from work feel more recharged and connected to their roles, enabling them to perform more effectively.
For new leaders, detaching from work is not a sign of weakness but a strategy that improves performance and leadership perception among their teams. Being intentional about how non-work time is spent can enhance energy levels and strengthen the leader's capacity to take on challenges the next day. Setting clear boundaries helps prevent the blurring of lines that leads to overwork. Leaders must resist the urge to feel perpetually available and foster a healthier work culture by maintaining clear work-life separation.
The Harvard Business Review study underscores the importance of leaders prioritising detachment from work. By doing so, they can enhance their leadership effectiveness, recharge, and better embody their leadership responsibilities. This approach is particularly beneficial for new leaders and helps create a healthier work culture.
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