As a former C suite EA, I relate to this dilemma. Setting non-negotiables on your calendar is a game changer in itself. Much harder in a Corporate setting but still doable and necessary for creating important boundaries.
I once had an exec who was in cancer treatment. We put strong boundaries in place and you know what? Everyone accepted it. If they wanted her input, they had to go through me to schedule time. It’s possible and help made it easier. I became the blocker and not her.
You nailed it, Susan. It is DOABLE. Most managers simply give their power and boundaries away even before they make an attempt. The higher you go, the more focus you need. In my experience of watching C-level execs, most need to make 2-3 game changing decisions a year to get their business "right". A wrong move in even one of these could cost them their job. It is so important to make the right choices. For that , you need boundaries that are unforgiving.
Always make time to think.
Simple but effective practice. Thanks for sharing.
Vijaya, you hit it out of the park again. Don’t miss the corporate world at all. The article was jampacked with informationand very well written.
Glad you found it relatable, thank you Kathleen!
Vijaya, Great article, jampacked with information, and very well written 🙏
Hi Vijaya - great tips
Thank you, Pushvinder!
My pleasure!
Such great and actionable tips! Thanks Vijaya!
Glad you liked it, thank you Jane!
As a former C suite EA, I relate to this dilemma. Setting non-negotiables on your calendar is a game changer in itself. Much harder in a Corporate setting but still doable and necessary for creating important boundaries.
I once had an exec who was in cancer treatment. We put strong boundaries in place and you know what? Everyone accepted it. If they wanted her input, they had to go through me to schedule time. It’s possible and help made it easier. I became the blocker and not her.
You nailed it, Susan. It is DOABLE. Most managers simply give their power and boundaries away even before they make an attempt. The higher you go, the more focus you need. In my experience of watching C-level execs, most need to make 2-3 game changing decisions a year to get their business "right". A wrong move in even one of these could cost them their job. It is so important to make the right choices. For that , you need boundaries that are unforgiving.
Great article! Very well written and incredibly informative and helpful!
Wow, that's such a glowing testimonial. I feel humbled. Thank you so much, Magdalena!