How Leaders Can Enjoy TRUE Relaxation on Their Vacation

Summer’s almost here and there’s still plenty of time to plan a vacation — and if you’re in a position of leadership, that’s something I can’t recommend highly enough.

As a keynote speaker I see leaders all over the world burn out as a result of not taking the time to plan , rest and regroup.

Far too often, leaders fall into the easy trap of thinking they have to be there, hands-on, day in and day out… that the place will fall apart without them.

This is damaging for a couple of reasons. One, it shows that you don’t really trust the team you’ve built — and don’t think they won’t pick up on it. You’ve got to show them that you believe in their ability to get the job done, even without you there looking over their shoulders. And two, not taking a vacation means that you’re running yourself ragged, not taking the much-needed time off for mental restoration and refocus.

I urge you to take a vacation this year, even if it’s just for a week; if you don’t like the beach or the hot, hazy weather, then wait until fall and do it up right. When you do vacation, though, make sure it’s a season of true relaxation.

Let me tell you how:

Plan! Meet with key team members well in advance of your vacation and brief them on upcoming issues…