Monday Madness

Tavia Robinson
May 5
3 min read

"Save the excuses. It’s not about having the time; it’s about making the time. If it matters, you will make the time."

– Author Unknown

As a leader, how do these words resonate with you?

Pause for a moment and reflect:

Take a deep breath... Inhale... Exhale... Inhale... Exhale... Focus on the present, and clear your mind...

In this fast-paced world;

what truly matters to you?

What are you prioritizing in your leadership journey?

Gay Hendricks, a distinguished psychologist and thought leader in personal growth, once posed an essential question in A Year of Living Consciously:

"How peculiar that we can go through a day on this planet… without pausing to wonder if we are focusing on what matters most."

Are you focusing on what really matters?

Are you leading from a place of conscious intention, or simply reacting to the urgency of the moment?

In our daily responsibilities and roles, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. As an executive, this is especially true—strategy meetings, deliverables, stakeholder demands, and growth targets can easily crowd out the true essence of leadership: purpose, alignment, and vision.

What’s most important to you as a leader?

Is it achieving results?
Building a legacy?
Cultivating a healthy organizational culture?
Fostering innovation?
Or perhaps it’s about creating space for your team to thrive and evolve?
In a world that never stops, how do you ensure you are giving time to what matters most?

Take a moment. Breathe deeply, and ask yourself:

What am I here to achieve?
What legacy do I want to leave behind, both in my career and for the people I lead?
How am I aligning my day-to-day actions with my higher purpose as a leader?

Lead with Intention

As leaders, we must first answer these questions for ourselves. The path to sustained success begins with clarity of purpose.

Are you leading with a deep awareness of your true priorities?
Or have you fallen into the trap of "doing" without reflecting on the why behind it?

Steve Spring from Tiny Buddha outlines practical ways to reclaim focus and define your priorities:

Know Your "Why"
- What’s your mission, your deeper purpose as a leader?
- Have you truly connected with the vision that drives your decisions every day?
- What is the impact you want to leave on your organization and the lives of your people?
Strategic Planning with Purpose
- Where do you stand today in terms of personal and professional growth?
- Are your goals aligned with your organizational vision?
- What are the critical steps needed to get from where you are now to where you aspire to be, both as a leader and as an individual?
Focus on the Present Moment
- The temptation to multitask is real. But is it serving your strategic focus?
- How can you be more present in your leadership interactions, focusing on quality over quantity?
- What shifts can you make in your daily habits to prioritize deep work and reflective thinking?
Set Boundaries and Say No
- As leaders, we often wear many hats, but what is essential?
- How can you delegate more effectively to focus on high-impact activities?
- Where can you start saying “no” to the distractions that dilute your leadership power?

Reflecting on Purpose

As you navigate through the complexity of leadership, remember this wisdom from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

“The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of the things that matter least.”

What is non-negotiable for you in your leadership journey?

What are you willing to protect, sacrifice, and align your actions around?

Leadership isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most with intention and presence.

Thought-Provoking Questions for Reflection:

How much of your current workday is aligned with your leadership vision and purpose?
Are your team members inspired by the “why” behind your leadership?
What actions can you take today to recalibrate your focus and ensure you’re prioritizing what truly matters?

Don’t wait for the right moment, create it!

Be intentional in your decisions. Inspire others by leading from a place of authenticity, clarity, and purpose.

You have the power to elevate your leadership to new heights.

Are you ready to embrace it?

You got this!

Coach Tavia, PCC Empowering conscious leadership, one question at a time.

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