Protecting Time at the Top

Senior leaders are often pulled in countless directions, responding to stakeholders, managing fast-moving priorities, and trying to stay focused amid constant fragmentation. Over time, this can dilute impact, pulling even the most capable leaders away...

An episode of the C-Suite Intelligence podcast, hosted by The Miles Group, titled "Protecting Time at the Top" was published on March 17, 2026 and runs 18 minutes.

March 17, 2026 ·18m · C-Suite Intelligence

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Senior leaders are often pulled in countless directions, responding to stakeholders, managing fast-moving priorities, and trying to stay focused amid constant fragmentation. Over time, this can dilute impact, pulling even the most capable leaders away from high-value work.In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams, Taylor Griffin, and John Nasr explore what it means to prioritize at the executive level. They break down how leaders determine the work only they can do, what should be delegated, and what can be eliminated altogether. Through the lens of ruthless and dynamic prioritization, they discuss how senior leaders protect their time, clarify expectations, and stay focused on the outcomes that actually matter.In this episode, we discuss:Creating a clear framework for owning, delegating, and eliminating workProtecting time and attentionAligning stakeholders around critical prioritiesStaying flexible and adaptive as demands and circumstances shift

Episode Description

Senior leaders are often pulled in countless directions, responding to stakeholders, managing fast-moving priorities, and trying to stay focused amid constant fragmentation. Over time, this can dilute impact, pulling even the most capable leaders away from high-value work.

In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams, Taylor Griffin, and John Nasr explore what it means to prioritize at the executive level. They break down how leaders determine the work only they can do, what should be delegated, and what can be eliminated altogether. Through the lens of ruthless and dynamic prioritization, they discuss how senior leaders protect their time, clarify expectations, and stay focused on the outcomes that actually matter.

In this episode, we discuss:

Creating a clear framework for owning, delegating, and eliminating work
Protecting time and attention
Aligning stakeholders around critical priorities
Staying flexible and adaptive as demands and circumstances shift

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