When you take a couple of weeks off work in a leadership role it's alright to take a break, but it's not alright to become missing in action. As a leader for 15 years now, for me the difference is when taking a break you still need to check emails every once in a while and respond to any messages from leaders above you or employees reporting to you, and especially your direct manager if they reach out to you. Missing in action is where you disconnect and don't respond to anyone, either via phone or email, even your manager. To do this in leadership creates issues and doubts about your commitment to the company and the role that you are in to your direct manager and your employees question whether they can rely on you when they need you, especially during a two week vacation when newer employees may not have the same amount of time off available as you, but still need direction. I'm all about taking time off and taking a break to refresh your body, mind and spirit, but when you are a leader, make sure to live up to the position God put you in and be an example of what a good leader does and is. It's the right thing to do and it models the way for others.
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"Modeling the Way" BlogMark A. Watkins is a Region Sales Manager in the Midwest with Rollins, Inc. and strives to Model the Way as a Sales Leader, Teacher, Visionary, Innovator, Problem Solver, Coach and Mentor. Archives
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