In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I’m tackling one of the most common – and costly – challenges leaders face: the “Too Busy to Lead” cycle. 

If you often feel there’s no time for the leadership work you should be doing – coaching your team, thinking strategically, or planning ahead – that’s a major red flag. Because when leadership gets deprioritised, performance stalls and teams disengage. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why confusing busyness with effectiveness is a leadership trap 
• How to audit your calendar and reclaim time for what matters 
• The importance of time-blocking for leadership activities 
• How to shift from doing to leading through coaching and development 

If you’re ready to step back, think more clearly, and lead more effectively, this episode gives you the practical tools to get started. 

The Leadership Capability Scorecard 

Great leadership starts with knowing where you are now. 

The Leadership Capability Scorecard is a free, five-minute tool designed to help you assess your team’s leadership strengths – and uncover the areas where you might be stuck in the “too busy to lead” cycle. 

Take a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and take control. 

Start now and get your personalised results instantly: 

https://ben-darwj4ma.scoreapp.com