INSIGHTS FOR GROWTH

The feedback came back “not quite executive ready” and no one could explain it. It's not what you know — it's the altitude you're flying at when you speak.

Most leaders spend 40–60% of their time below their altitude — not because they can’t delegate, but because the work below feels productive. One question sorts the calendar: does this require me?

Tired comes from volume. Drained comes from the kind of work. The Energy Audit maps which is which — one week, one plus or minus at a time.

Every other chapter is about performing better at your altitude. The last one asks whether it’s the right altitude at all.

Your boss isn’t withholding recognition. Most of the time, they just don’t see the work. The Friday Update is three lines a week that close the visibility gap — without a single brag.

Most leaders are working harder than ever and making less impact. It’s not a skills problem — it’s an altitude problem.