We live in a messy, noisy world where everything is urgent all of the time. Today on the podcast, co-host Brandon Smith takes leaders back to basics as he reminds us of the two key actions all leaders should be doing right now: driving focus and alignment.

4:15 The two main jobs of every leader: drive focus and alignment.

5:45 Where (and how) should leaders be spending their time? Brandon offers a weekly example.

6:30 Leaders should be spending 10% of their time on alignment. With each promotion, that time increases by 10%.

8:35 Brandon references his conversation with  Licensed Counselor, Mazi Robinson.

9:15 The benefits of sharing lunch with fellow leaders.

11:30 The executive’s role in Author vs Editor.

13:30 Brandon highlights the importance of sharing stories from his recent conversation with former Home Depot Chairman and CEO, Frank Blake.

16:15 The benefits of “water cooler talk.”

17:50 Emotions (particularly anxiety) are contagious in the workplace.

23:00 What if you can’t make it to the office?

25:00 Giving feedback in person vs virtually.

27:50 The No Fault Formula.

31:00 Brandon reminds leaders to talk with their leaders.

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