It’s a myth to think that once you achieve a high position in an organization, you are finished with projects. Directors, vice presidents, and even CEOs still have tasks on their to-do lists; the nature of the work is what changes.
Leaders do work that is appropriate to their level: creating strategy, chairing important committees, communicating with external influencers, developing and hiring senior staff, analyzing data, and managing resources. Rare is the employee who can delegate everything and focus all their time on thinking or reading.
Leaders are doers — doers of high-impact work that creates the culture and vision for others to successfully contribute. Take a look at your to-do list and assess whether the projects align with your position, and if not, elevate your doing to match your role in the organization. The more senior the position, the more strategic the tasks.
Thanks, Michael!
