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

<p>Many leaders divide their work into two categories: the “real work” and everything else that interrupts it.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>She breaks down four types of work that leaders need to intentionally make space for:</p><ul><li><p>Thinking strategically</p></li><li><p>Building relationships and influence</p></li><li><p>Developing others</p></li><li><p>Developing yourself</p></li></ul><p>You’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.</p><p>Your job is also to build the judgment, relationships, people, and personal capacity that tomorrow’s work will require.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow for more insights: <a href="https://audreyblair.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://audreyblair.com</a></p>