Complete Leadership

have to work at that too. He recognized that he needed to

communicate with him far more regularly and openly.

All his pressures and challenges were interlocked. His long hours

were the result of priding himself on his capacity for hard work in

the finance role, combined with difficulty in handling a demanding

boss, and his disinclination to delegate to his team. The phrase

‘vicious circle’ – or ‘circles’ – came to mind. The deeply rooted nature

of his dilemmas made them seem daunting, but there was one

tremendously liberating realization: the route out of them lay in his

hands. What appeared to be an unchangeable environment was

actually caused – at least ...