Getting Moving When We Run Out of Gas

Sometimes leaders can be their own worst employees.  As hard as it can be to inspire our other employees, self-motivation can be even more difficult.

There are instances when leaders need to stop and take a look at their own actions. They may be on a treadmill and not even realize it. They may be spending an ordinate amount of time trying to complete busy work or solve small problems without getting anywhere.

This "phenomenon" may occur when things slow down, when no big issues or exciting tasks present themselves. The desire or ability to deal with the mundane isn't there, so nothing gets done.

It is important to be able to sense what is happening and put on the brakes. Leaders need to have a methodology to get the juices flowing again. It may be getting out of the office and going to see customers/clients and finding out what is on their minds or what new issues are arising in their businesses. It may be getting together with colleagues and brainstorming. It could be digging into one issue in depth.

Sometimes leaders, like everyone else, need to be held accountable by someone else. It may be hard to have a relationship like that with an employee, so it can be useful to have a coach or trusted advisor. Some continue to talk with mentors. Nobody is immune from the doldrums. Leaders need to know where to go to get help in shaking them off.

I know that I can go to certain colleagues to get pumped up. I know they will bug me until I get done what I have said I would do. I may momentarily resent their pushiness, but it does work, it does get me going.

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