Complete Leadership

puritanical tract, but a reminder that the term ‘work–life balance’

includes the concept of balance. It’s better to let ourselves go after the

completion of a project or on holiday. Similarly with working hours:

we feel virtuous in working a 14-hour day; but what is the quality of

work during that time, and how does it help us deal with tomorrow?

We have to look after ourselves.

To borrow from the world of sport or music – where continuous

coaching and learning are more accepted – we would be shocked at a

musician or sports star working for 12 hours the day before a major

performance, and then drinking a couple of bottles of wine in the

evening. So why ...