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How do you “define” the role of a leader? More specifically, how should
leaders spend their time?

Leadership is complicated. Every leader is different. They have a unique

style, a unique background, and a unique approach.

Add to that the different levels of leadership. You may be a front-line

manager, a middle manager, or a senior executive.

With all that added complexity, it can feel daunting for you to go about
doing your job, and to prioritize what matters most in your role. In this

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article, I will lay out a simple framework that you can use to “Mind Box” —
i.e., organize and optimize your time to drive maximum value out of your
role.

The 3 Verticals of Leadership

Regardless of your role, your division, or your industry, as a leader you need
to focus on three over-arching aspects of your role. I call these the ‘3Ps’ of
leadership: People, Process, and Product.

The 3 Verticals of Leadership, Credit Gaurav Jain

People
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People form the building blocks of any organization. Without the people,
the organization is empty.

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so

much.” — Helen Keller

As a leader you should pay attention to the people that make up your
organization, both within and without. You should strive to provide an
environment of trust and belonging to your teams, while ensuring that you
are deriving maximum value from your organization towards the business
goals. Depending on the situation, you may need to put on a variety of hats
as you go about working with your people, including coach, mentor,
taskmaster, and problem solver.

As a people leader, some of the pertinent questions you should be asking

yourself are:

How can I provide an environment of trust and belonging?

What factors can help my teams put in their 100%?

What training and development opportunities can I provide to my teams

so they can continue to upskill and grow?

How can I ensure differentiated performance in my organization, where

the highest performers are being rewarded…

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