Time Span: ONE Powerful Way to Stand Out as a Leader
As a leader, are you considering your time span effectively?
Recently, I was reading an article about how our brains tend to focus on the near future, instead of encouraging us to look farther into the future and plan for that.
As you climb the ladder from manager to executive levels, the more the organization is counting on you to have a longer term strategic vision.
While lower-level managers might focus on short-term goals, VPs and beyond must navigate multi-year strategies.
Elevating your strategic thinking by expanding your time span could be the key to advancement.
If you’re stuck in the weeds of day-to-day tasks, it’s time to recalibrate. Start by doubling your time span from months to years. This shift in perspective not only sets you apart but also aligns you with the organization’s long-term objectives. So, take a moment to reflect: What’s your current time span, and how can you extend it to plan for the future?
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