Michael Nichols | Leadership Made Simple
Leadership Made Simple
You went where?
We didn’t really think it was all that weird.
In fact, it was the end of the week before we realized that every person we’d met in North Dakota had responded the same way when we told them we were there on vacation…
We all know we need to take a break occasionally – to unplug and recharge. (Those two don’t usually go together.) Life and work just get in the way. And before we know it, another month is gone. Another year is gone. Time gets away from us. And we continue pushing ourselves and our teams to the point of burn out.
Several weeks ago, I was leaving town for a week-long vacation with my wife, Sarah, and our 7-year-old daughter, Madison.
On the way out of town, I stopped briefly to meet a client. We spoke for a few minutes, and as I turned to leave, I promised to email some information later that day.
Sitting in the car, Madison overheard my promise and said to her mom as I opened the car door, “Mom, Dad is NOT allowed to send any emails this week!”
It’s interesting that a 7-year-old understands the importance of taking a break when so many leaders struggle with maintaining energy and focus.
