Reflections on 'The Six Counterintuitive Rules' - 3

RULE #3: GOOD MANAGERS NEVER CREATE A SECOND PATIENT.

As managers, we often think we come second, that we have to make sure the team is okay first, And so we postpone our vacation or we work longer hours because we ‘have to be there for the team.’ But in doing so, you only end up draining your own energy, hurting your well-being and becoming a mess, not realizing that you’re doing a disservice to your team members by making yourself into a patient. You need to be your best self for them.

As a manager, one of the hardest management skills is learning to take care of yourself first. It can feel selfish, especially if you’re a giving person. But trust me when I say that unless you are your best self, there’s no way you can make other people into their best selves.

Inspiration 3: Take care of myself first

I also have this bad habit of burning myself out by always being the first to handle problems as they arise. While this may seem responsible, it prevents other team members from growing because I am always there to take care of things for them. Additionally, as the business becomes more complex, I tend to get bogged down in the details of various issues and have less time to plan for the future or consider the team’s growth. As a result, it is having a negative impact on the team. To improve, I need to start delegating tasks to my colleagues and trusting them to handle issues themselves. This will not only help them grow but also free up my time to take care of myself.

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