We joke that coaching is actually crisis management. However, that is exactly what takes place as a leader. Often, crisis are simply things outside our control, that give no warning.
What I have found in my daily routine is that the crisis or interruptions, unscheduled non expected items are what take up so much of our time.
So, as I traveled this summer I met with people that I respected and wanted to see how they disciplined their routines to accomplish their "Highest Value Activities" and still had the time to accommodate the crisis of the day.
I met with an athletic director, coaches, ministers, business consultants, etc. Here are a few of the things that I'm working on:
1. Wake Up & Bed Time--these are the only two times of the day that we actually control. Get us as early as you need to; Stay up as late as you have to.
2. Exercise in the morning. If you don't do it then, it won't get done.
3. Find Your 3rd Place--a place where no one can get to you (family or work). Build up the right attitude to serve early in the morning. Several people talked about working from Panera, Starbucks, a park, etc. before going into the office.
4. The slightest adjustment in your daily routine can make for big lifestyle changes.
5. List your three highest value activities. These are the 3 things that must be accomplished today. These take you to your goal/ vision.
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