Leaders Shouldn’t Try to Do It All by by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin - HBR

"Overwhelmed Leader? Here’s the Secret to Winning Without Losing Your Mind"

Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and heavy responsibilities? Don’t worry; you're not alone—many leaders are in the same boat. But what if there was a proven way to handle it, inspired by an unexpected source: 19th-century economist David Ricardo? His Theory of Comparative Advantage might just change how you lead forever.

Imagine running a company like LEGO or Procter & Gamble during its toughest times. A.G. Lafley, P&G’s former CEO, and Roger Martin, former dean of Rotman School of Management, faced these challenges head-on. Their secret? Doing only what only they could do best and delegating the rest. It’s not about being a superhero but about focusing your energy where it truly matters.

Here’s the fun part—they’ve boiled it down into four actionable steps:

1️⃣ Ditch tasks where you bring no unique value.

2️⃣ Delegate the ones where others can shine.

3️⃣ Double down on what you’re uniquely awesome at.

4️⃣ Guard your time for the work only you can nail.

Think about it: Would you rather be micromanaging or making game-changing moves for your team? This mindset helped LEGO avoid bankruptcy, turned P&G into an innovation powerhouse, and fueled FIGS to hit $500M in sales.

Curious to learn how you can apply this in your life—whether you’re leading a project, a student group, or your personal goals? Click on Read More to dive into the full article and get ready to lead smarter, not harder.

✨ Fun fact: It even works for college group projects!✨

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