[EP 55] The Leadership Work You Keep Treating As "Extra Work"

Many leaders divide their work into two categories: the “real work” and everything else that interrupts it.But strategic thinking, building relationships, developing others, attending leadership events, and investing in your own growth are not distractions from the job. They are the job.In this episode, Audrey explores why leaders often treat essential leadership responsibilities as extra work—and how that mindset creates double workloads, missed opportunities, and teams that remain overly dependent on them.She breaks down four types of work that leaders need to intentionally make space for:Thinking strategicallyBuilding relationships and influenceDeveloping othersDeveloping yourselfYou’ll also learn why visible, task-based work can feel more legitimate, how to evaluate what is missing from your calendar, and why your role is not only about completing today’s work.Your job is also to build the judgment, relationships, people, and personal capacity that tomorrow’s work will require.Follow for more insights: https://audreyblair.com