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MrJoe in Audio
Beyond Todo List
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Most CEOs are "brilliant operators." They got to the top because they were the best at capturing tasks, solving problems, and getting things done.
But there is a trap.
Today I share the story of "Jane," a CEO with a world-class to-do list who felt like she was drowning in busyness while failing at the work that actually mattered.
The truth is: To-do lists reward task completion, not leadership. If you are still personally managing a long list of checkboxes, you aren't leading—you’re operating. You’re a high-priced firefighter. And as long as you’re holding the hose, you can’t steer the ship.
We discuss:
- Why sophisticated systems often become a leader's biggest bottleneck.
- The "Operator Habit" and how to break it.
- What happened when we stripped Jane’s systems back to almost nothing.
- Why "protected time" is more valuable than any productivity app.
If you feel busy but ineffective, this is for you.
Coming up next: If it’s not a to-do list, what should a CEO run their week on? Subscribe to catch that one.
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