CHAPTER 18
The Must-Do List
The to-do list is one of the biggest nuisances for a leader in the middle when it comes to coaching. I'm not saying to-do lists aren't important, but they are mostly populated by urgent tasks, not important ones. The longer we procrastinate the things on the list, the more urgent the tasks become. Must-do lists are different. These are lists of important tasks done on a regular basis that have no immediate consequence (so they are rarely urgent), but if not done can have huge long-term consequences. So we must make them a priority.
What goes on a must-do list? Almost all coaching activities (scrimmaging, weekly one-on-ones, setting expectations for employees, holding employees accountable), as well as your own personal ...
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