Search⌘ K

Build Capacity to Lead Effectively

Discover how to build your leadership capacity by creating white space for mental and physical refreshment. Explore techniques like short breaks, reflection, and stress management that help control your workload and improve team culture. This lesson guides managers to balance their responsibilities while enhancing productivity and innovation through deliberate scheduling of downtime and self-care practices.

Time management for white space

Your white space must not necessarily center on “strategic thinking” alone. It could be a fun, simple, and relaxing activity like playing a game on your phone.

The white space is your space. Use it as you deem fit, so long as it benefits you mentally and sometimes physically. In my experience, the white space we created increased my team’s overall performance. Working under stress and pressure is never the best approach to take. When I feel stressed, I take a break and close my eyes, breathe for a minute, and observe my surroundings. It is a powerful ...