You're putting in a lot of time. You're asking your people to put in a lot of time. But is it paying off?
Actually, no. A Stanford validation study of a prior work study (The Productivity of Working Hours), found the magic work week number to be 48-hours.
That's true for leaders. That's true for front-line employees. Long Hours Don't Equate to SuccessIf you're one of these leaders, it's time to squash the notion that fast-growth requires long hours all day, every day, every weekend. The opposite is true. You're holding on to tradition and folklore, not sound wisdom. No doubt there will be times when great effort and hours are required. But that's the exception, not the rule. Take the lead. Take the night and weekend off. Encourage your employees to do the same. You'll be more refreshed, sharp and on-point if you take your nights and weekends off. So will your employees. Read Article: http://www.inc.com/chad-perry/38-of-leaders-work-nights-and-weekends-and-why-they-should-stop.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter Comments are closed.
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